The Blue Heron Boutique Consignment Agreement Details

Consignment Terms and Conditions:

  1. The Blue Heron Boutique (TBHB) charges a one-time consignor fee of $5.00 to open an account. Fee can be paid when opening an account or when the first payout is received.

  2. All Consignors receive 40% of the selling price of an item, excluding sales tax.

  3. Consignments are accepted Thursday-Sunday by appointment. When space is available, we will take 10 items or less without an appointment.

  4. TBHB reserves the right to refuse any items not deemed suitable for resale.
    If items are not accepted, the consignor may choose to reclaim the items or donate the items. You must let us know at drop off if you wish to reclaim or donate. If consignor chooses to reclaim items, they will be given 3 days to pick items up unless other arrangements are made.

  5. All pricing will be established by TBHB. We reserve the right to hold specials sales or markdowns.

  6. The consignment period is 60 days. The 60 day period begins at drop off. It is the consignor’s responsibility to track item expiration dates and pick up any items you do not want to be donated. Consignor must contact TBHB and let them know they want to reclaim their items and unsold items will be pulled for pickup. If items are not picked up within 3 days of item expiration, they become property of the TBHB.

  7. Payment to the consignor will be made in person at TBHB during regular business hours Thursday-Saturday. Payouts up to $50.00 will be made in cash; payouts over $50.00 will be made by check. Checks can be mailed at consignor’s request. Consignor commissions not collected within 2 years will be forfeited to TBHB. There is a $10 fee on lost checks.

  8. TBHB will strive to take great care of all items on consignment, however all items are left at owner’s risk. Please note that we will not be responsible for damage by customers, fire, smoke, water, theft or any other casualty or loss.

The Blue Heron Boutique Tips & Guidelines

  1. We accept women’s and teen clothing, purses, shoes, jewelry and accessories.

  2. No more than 25 items of clothing and/or shoes per appointment will be accepted.

  3. Appointments are required for clothing and shoes. Purses and jewelry are always welcome.

  4. 10 items or less can be dropped off without an appointment, when space is available. Check our social media or give us a call to be sure we are accepting the day you plan to drop off.

  5. We do not accept LuLaRoe, Shein or some patterns of Vera Bradley.

  6. All items must be in current styles and ready for resale, freshly laundered, free of holes, smoke, stains, odors, etc. If there is a problem found after drop-off, (i.e. holes or stains) that will prevent it from being put out for sale, TBHB will donate it. All clothing items MUST have a size tag. We ask that your items are folded in a bag or hangers (that you are ok to part with as they will not be returned). No trash bags.

  7. Clothing will be accepted seasonally. See below.

  8. We only accept Pajamas/Robes/Sleepwear that still have original sale tags. We do not accept lingerie/undergarments of any kind.

  9. TBHB Management reserves the right to refuse any items not deemed suitable for resale.

  10. All items will be kept for 60 days and are subject to special sales and markdowns.

  11. Any items the consignor chooses to reclaim must be done within 3 days after the 60-day deadline. The 60-day period begins at drop off. We do not contact you, but we are happy to gather your items once you notify us you would like to pick up. You must call or email to let us know whether to pull your unsold items at least 3 days before your consignment period ends.

  12. You may contact us anytime by email (info@theblueherondeale.com) or text (410-980-4722) to check the status of your account. Payouts can be made in person for balances of $50 or less. Payouts over $50 will be paid by check. Checks will not be mailed automatically, but upon request. If you plan to stop in for a check, please let us know, so we can have it ready for you.

Seasonal Guidelines (dependent on weather and temperature):

  1. Spring: February-April

  2. Summer: May-July (shorts & swimsuit)

  3. Fall: August-October

  4. Winter: October-December (sweaters & winter coats)