Consignment Store Insider

Beacon's Closet

Consignment store in Brooklyn, New York

Where
Brooklyn, NY
Carries
Contemporary Clothing · Vintage
Right now
Opens 11 AM
Delivery
Ships

Consignor information

We found 16 of 26 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.

Buyout offer — not a consignment rate
30% cash or 50% store credit
Payout method
cash or store credit
Payout timing
on the spot
Unsold items
all items not collected by closing (including the bags they came in) will be donated to charity that night.

Not disclosed: consignor split, contract length, markdown schedule, 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
vintage + modern clothing, shoes, and accessories
Brand tier
contemporary, on-trend independent labels, designer garments, unique vintage pieces, mid-level brands
Condition standard
gently used condition
Seasonal rules
we make our selections according to demand, condition, our inventory levels, and season.
Not accepted
children’s clothing, jewelry, items with racist, homophobic, transphobic, misogynistic, ableist, or otherwise violent connotations or imagery, items affected by allergens (mothballs, mildew, musty odors, excessive pet hair), used underwear, socks or bedding

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
7 days a week; typically up until one hour before closing
Items per visit
50 items
Account setup required
Yes
Review method
drop-off or present buy
Turnaround
same-day assessments take about one hour, but depending on the queue, wait times may extend up to 4 hours

Not disclosed: minimum items, 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.

Ships purchases
Yes

Not disclosed: ships furniture, arranges freight, local delivery.

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