What Consignment Stores Really Pay: Payout Splits, Contract Terms and Markdown Schedules (2026)
Only 23.9% of consignment stores publish what they will pay you, 1,027 of 4,299. Contract length is published by 15.4%, markdown policy by 14%.
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This report covers the 412 stores with the most complete published terms; the full directory has 4,299 stores, each with its own page.
A real store example
For example, Clotheshorse in Denver, CO, lists a 50% split and a 90-day contract in this report. See the full listing →
AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store.
Compare the terms stores disclose, not a promised payout. A split is only part of the agreement. Markdown rules, fees, contract dates and what happens to unsold items can change what you receive.
Editorial last updated: October 20, 2026. Data audit: October 20, 2026. Source extraction: September 11, 2026 to September 12, 2026. Verification status is shown separately on every row.
Which terms are disclosed?
- Consignment split1,027 / 4,299 (23.9%)
- Contract length (review-eligible)661 / 4,299 (15.4%)
- Markdown policy602 / 4,299 (14.0%)
- Unsold-item policy999 / 4,299 (23.2%)
- Payout timing849 / 4,299 (19.7%)
- Payout method869 / 4,299 (20.2%)
Audit: 2026-10-20. Source: Consignment Store Insider. Consignment-scoped splits only; 60 contracts stored as 1–14 days excluded pending review. A disclosed markdown policy is not necessarily a timed schedule. Filled fields are not independently verified findings.
Explore a payout scenario
A scenario, not a prediction. These amounts assume the item sells at the entered price. They do not estimate whether or when it will sell. Payouts are before fees, tax adjustments, and other deductions.
Formula: sale price after markdown × your consignor share.
| Stage | Sale price | Your payout |
|---|---|---|
| Initial price | $100.00 | $50.00 |
| Day 30 | $85.00 | $42.50 |
| Day 60 | $70.00 | $35.00 |
How to read a consignment split
Ask which share belongs to you. A bare 60/40 ratio does not say who receives 60%. Equal splits are easier to read, but the amount being divided still matters.
Check whether the percentage applies to the final sale price or net proceeds after deductions. Ask about item categories, price tiers, cash versus store credit, and account or processing fees. An “up to” rate is not a guaranteed rate.
Keep outright buying separate. A store buying your item directly is making a purchase offer, not promising a consignment payout after a future sale.
A markdown worked example
Hypothetical example, not an observed store policy: an item starts at $100 and the consignor receives 50% of its sale price. A 15% discount from the original price on day 30 makes it $85, yielding $42.50. A 30% discount from the original price on day 60 makes it $70, yielding $35. At the initial price, the payout would be $50. All figures are before fees.
If those discounts instead apply successively to the previous price, $100 × 0.85 × 0.70 is $59.50, yielding $29.75 at a 50% share. Ask which calculation your contract uses.
Print this checklist before you consign
Store: ____________________ Date: ____________________
- Which percentage do I receive, and is it based on sale price or net proceeds?
- Does my rate depend on the item, sale price, payment method, or time on sale?
- What account, processing, collection, or payment fees apply?
- Who sets the starting price and approves markdowns?
- Are markdowns calculated from the original price or the previous marked-down price?
- When does the contract end, and when must I collect unsold items?
- Can unsold items be donated or become the store's property?
- When can I request payment, by which method, and at what minimum balance?
- Is an appointment required for my items? What intake limits apply?
- Can I take a copy of the complete agreement before leaving my items?
Consignment Store Insider · consignmentstoreinsider.com/consignment-store-payouts
Frequently asked questions
Does a 60/40 split mean I receive 60%?
Not necessarily. Ask which share belongs to the consignor. A ratio without a named recipient is not enough to calculate your payout.
Is the calculator an earnings prediction?
No. It shows payout scenarios if an item sells at the entered price and markdown stage. It does not estimate whether or when your item will sell. Results are before fees and other deductions.
Do consignment and outright buying pay the same way?
No. Consignment pays a share after a sale under the store's contract. An outright buyer purchases your item directly. Do not compare a buyout offer as though it were a consignment split.
What happens when an item does not sell?
The store's contract controls. Policies can include collection by a deadline, donation, further markdowns, or transfer of ownership. Ask for the applicable policy in writing.
Have these terms been confirmed with every store?
No. Most entries are AI-extracted from store websites, not confirmed with the store. Each row shows its stored verification status, source link, and extraction date. Confirm current terms before consigning.
Compare disclosed store terms
The 412 stores analysed in this report
412 stores have a consignment-scoped split, a stored contract length, and a markdown policy. Split and markdown text is reproduced from the stored extraction, not independently re-quoted from today's website. No numeric payout ranking is applied.
Showing 1–25 of 412 matching stores (412 total).
Download all 412 rows as CSV (unfiltered)| Store | Split (consignment) | Contract | Markdown policy | Source and status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Chance Resale Fairfield, OH Type not disclosed | 40% of the BASE selling price on items sold up to $50.00, 50% on items sold over $50.00 | Needs review | Items are reduced at our discretion. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| 2nd Hand Rose of Needham Needham, MA Type not disclosed | 25% for items sold at or under $49; 40% sold for $50-$199; 50% for items sold for $200- $999; 60% for handbags sold over $1000; 70% for handbags sold over $2000 | 60 days | 2nd Hand Rose of Needham reserves the right to price and markdown items without consulting the consignor. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| 529 Kids Consign Alexandria, VA kids baby | 60/40% | Needs review | After 30 days we will take a 25% markdown. After 60 days we will take a 50% markdown on your items. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Act II Consignment & More Punta Gorda, FL Type not disclosed | 40% | 60 days | At the 60-day mark, you get to choose: Pick up your unsold items, or Let them go to their “half-price encore” at 50% off | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Again & Again Dallas, TX furniture | 50/50 | 120 days | A 20% discount is given at 30, 60 and 90 days. | Store website source Extracted: Status: operator-verified Stored verification status, not a new policy check. Confirm current terms. Verification recorded: 2026-09-13 |
| Again Boutiques McLean, VA Type not disclosed | 50% | 60 days | Items are discounted up to 20% within the consignment period to facilitate their sale. The time of discount is at the discretion of Again Boutiques. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Again Consignment Eagle, ID contemporary clothing | 40% | 30 days | Unsold item are sold on discount and clearance sales and the discounted sale price is not split with the original consignor. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| All Your Bliss - Authentic Preowned Luxury McAllen, TX contemporary clothing | 38% fee (62% payout) for exclusive brands; 45% fee (55% payout) for other designer brands; 50% fee (50% payout) for designer clothing & fashion jewelry | Needs review | After 3 months, if items don’t sell within timeframe, you can choose to reduce your items by 20%, 30%, or 40% off | Store website source Extracted: Status: operator-verified Stored verification status, not a new policy check. Confirm current terms. Verification recorded: 2026-09-13 |
| Ally's Closet Consignment Fleming Island, FL Type not disclosed | 40% to 75% depending on item type and price | 75 days | Items may be discounted by up to 25%, 50%, and 75% throughout the consignment term, based on inventory age. Additional discounts and in-store promotions of 20-50% may also apply. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Alva's Attic Middletown, RI Type not disclosed | 60% of selling price will be retained by Alva’s Attic. | 60 days | All items are subject to price reductions when deemed necessary by Alva’s Attic. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Always Home Furniture Consignment Durham, NC antiques, furniture | 50 percent | 90 days | Always Home does not sell its merchandise based on a "mark down" system. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Amanda's Exchange Carmel, IN contemporary clothing, vintage, furniture, jewelry, footwear | 40% for items under $95, 50% for $95-$500, 60% for $501+ | 90 days | subject to markdowns every 30 days | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Anew Consignment Geneva, IL contemporary clothing | 40% | 60 days | items may be reduced 50%–75% after 30 days | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Annie's Home Consignments Steamboat Springs, CO antiques, furniture, home decor, jewelry | 50% | 60 days | Unsold merchandise will be marked down 15% after 15 days, 30% after 30 days and 50% after 50 days. AHC does reserve the right to lower the current price of any item by up to 25%. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Another Season Consignments Waco, TX contemporary clothing, furniture | 40% or 50% | 60 days | the items are subject at any time to price reduction | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Apple of My Eye Melrose, MA contemporary clothing, kids baby | 40% | 60 days | Prices may be reduced by 30% or more after 15 days depending on fluctuating demand or be discounted during 'category discounts' (i.e. jean's sale), store events and end of season sales. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Arcadian Consignment, Vintage & Antique Co. State College, PA antiques, vintage | 50% | 90 days | merchandise not sold in thirty (30) days will be marked down 10%, merchandise not sold in sixty (60) days will be marked down to 20% from original price, merchandise not sold in ninety (90) days will be marked down to 30% from original price | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Art.i.fact Consignment Boutique Santa Fe, NM contemporary clothing, jewelry, footwear | 40% of the sold price | 60 days | Prices generally are reduced during the 60-day consignment period to promote their sale. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| As They Grow Berwyn, PA Type not disclosed | 40% | 60 days | After 45 days, items are marked down 50%. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Ashley's Room Consignment Puyallup, WA Type not disclosed | 40% | 60 days | All items consigned may be subject to a price reduction at the discretion of Ashley's Consignment. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Ashley's Room Consignment Sumner Sumner, WA Type not disclosed | 40% | 60 days | All items consigned may be subject to a price reduction at the discretion of Ashley's Consignment. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Attic Consignments Richmond, VA jewelry | 50% of the final sale price for non-jewelry; 50% of the first $200 and 60% of the remainder for jewelry | 70 days | First four weeks – assigned price; Next four weeks – 20% off assigned price; Next two weeks – 40% off assigned price | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Attico - A Consignment Furniture Store Sebastopol, CA furniture | 50/50 | 90 days | After 30 days prices will be reduced at the discretion of Attico. After 60 days prices may be reduced by 30-50%. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| avenue two consignment Omaha, NE Type not disclosed | 50% | 75 days | Items may be discounted during the consignment period at Avenue Two’s discretion to facilitate sale. | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
| Avery Lane Scottsdale, AZ Type not disclosed | 60% paid to Consignor for sales in the first 30 days; 50% paid to Consignor after 30 days through 90 days; Payouts past 90 days will be 40 - 30% | 90 days | After 30 days – Reduce 10%; After 60 days – Reduce another 10 - 15%; At 90 days – Final reduction up to 50% of the last price | Store website source Extracted: Status: ai-draft AI-extracted from the store's website; confirm with the store |
Contract lengths are recorded as a number of days from the store's published terms; the original wording isn't shown. Confirm with the store before consigning.
Methodology and dates
This dated snapshot covers 4,299 published directory stores. It is not a representative survey of every US consignment store. Each location is one record; chain locations can share policy text. Missing information does not mean a store has no policy.
Blank, UNDISCLOSED and reviewer-rejected fields are excluded from coverage. Split coverage and comparison rows require a consignment transaction scope; buyout and unclear splits are excluded. Every field shown in the coverage chart has at least 30 contributing stores. The denominator for every bar is the full published directory.
Contract lengths stored as 1–14 days are excluded from numeric coverage pending unit and source review. There are 60 such directory records and 28 in the comparison cohort. Those comparison rows remain visible with a “Needs review” label. Their CSV values are retained only as raw audit evidence, with an explicit review flag; they are not calculator inputs or statistics.
Contract lengths are recorded as a number of days from the store's published terms; the original wording isn't shown. Confirm with the store before consigning.
Split and markdown text is the stored extraction, which may be incomplete or outdated. A source link is not evidence that the page was rechecked on the audit date.
Data audit: October 20, 2026. Source extraction dates: September 11, 2026 to September 12, 2026. Snapshot rows: 412; 401 AI drafts and 11 marked operator-verified. Verification labels describe existing records, not a new verification of every term.
No averages, payout distributions, or automatic split normalization appear in this phase. The calculator uses only your inputs. The comparison CSV contains raw terms, source URLs, extraction dates and recorded verification status, not contact email fields. CSV cells that could execute spreadsheet formulas are escaped.
Free to use with credit to Consignment Store Insider and a link to this report. Store policies remain attributed to their original sources.