Q: What does
"consignment" mean?
A: From
Wikipedia: "Consignment
shop" is an
American English
term for
second-hand stores
that offer
used goods at a
lower cost than new.
Many offer new items as
well. In the context of
sale, it is usually
understood that the
consignee (the
seller) pays the
consignor (the
person who owns the
item) a portion of the
proceeds from the sale.
Payment is not made
until and unless the
item actually sells.
A contracted period of
time is commonly
arranged, after which
time if the item does
not sell, the owner
can
reclaim the item (if
not reclaimed within a
period of time, the
merchandise consigned
becomes property of the
CONSIGNEE).
Q: How do I get
paid when you sell my
item for me?
A: Commission
checks will be written
when the consignor
accrues a balance over
$10.00.They will be
available for the prior
month’s sales on the
20th of each month in
the shop. Checks not
picked up at the store
will automatically
mailed on the 30th of
each month. After 180 days, inactive accounts balances will become the property of TDC. All accounts that remain inactive for 180 days will be closed.
Q: How long do
you keep my items? and
when do I get them back
if they don't sell?
A: We sign a
contract for 120 days.
It is YOUR
responsibility to
remember when your
contract ends. You have
a 10 day grace period to
contact us and make
arrangements for pick
up. We require a 48
hour notice for pick
up. If you fail to
contact us within that
10 day grace period and
let your contract
expire, your merchandise
then becomes the
property of TeeDee
Company. No exceptions
will be made.
Q: How long have
you guys been around?
A: We have
been proudly serving the
Kitsap Peninsula for
over 7 years. We are
also proud to be a
"Green Business". The
whole concept of TeeDee
Company is Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle !!!
Q: How do you
decide on pricing
for the items I bring
in?
A: Lisa and
Victoria have over 40
years of combined retail
experience. We use our
experience, combined
with our knowledge in
the prevailing market,
to establish pricing.
Having been relevant in
the "Kitsap market" over
the past seven years, we
feel we have a solid
grasp of what is
selling, and for the
range we think we can
command for your items.
We welcome any original
purchase information as
well. Date of purchase,
manufacturer, or any
other information you
can give us can also add
to the value of the
item. As a guide, for
contemporary
merchandise, please be
aware that you can
expect 50%-75% minimum
for a re-sale price.
When pricing vintage and
antique items, we
welcome all the stories
that come with them when
determining a re-sale
price.
Q: How do I
get my own account
started with TeeDee
Company?
A: If you are
looking to consign
furniture and large
items, we request that
you email or bring
us digital pictures as a
starting point. We
don't take any furniture
without seeing it
first. If you are
looking to consign
smaller decor items,
please bring them in (up
to 12 items at a time)
the 1st-15th of each
month from 11am-4pm.
You can always call with
questions and we look
forward to working hard
to sell your
merchandise.
