Consignment Store Insider

Clothes Encounters DC

Consignment store in Washington, District of Columbia

Where
Washington, DC
Carries
Contemporary Clothing
Right now
Opens Noon

Consignor information

We found 12 of 25 terms on this store's website. Check with the store before bringing items in.

Contract terms

What the store pays a consignor, and on what schedule. Where a store also buys outright, these describe the consignment side only.

Consignor split
50%
Markdown schedule
mark them down after 30
Unsold items
Items that don’t sell are donated to a local church.

Not disclosed: contract length, payout method, payout timing, store credit bonus.

What they accept

Stores are selective — brand tiers, condition standards and seasonal windows are normal, and being turned down once does not mean a store is closed to you.

Categories accepted
women’s clothing, handbags, jewelry, shoes, and accessories
Brand tier
We don’t have a favorite label list
Condition standard
excellent condition — clean, stainless, odorless, and free of holes, pills, tears, and fraying
Not accepted
fast fashion, garments that are not clean, have pet fur, have been stored in moth balls, or smell of cigarette smoke

Not disclosed: seasonal rules.

Getting started & intake

The practical details — when to turn up, what to bring, and how long a decision takes.

Intake method
walk-in
Intake days & hours
Fridays starting at 9:30am, Sundays starting at 9:15am
Items per visit
10 items
Review method
walk-in, appointment, drop-and-go
Turnaround
It may take a week or two

Not disclosed: minimum items, account setup required, account fee, id required.

Where to watch for new arrivals

Stock turns over constantly and most of it is one of a kind. These are the places this store shows what has just come in.

Shipping & delivery

Whether the store can get an item to you, or move a large piece for you.

This store has not published its shipping and delivery details.

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