Consignment Contract & Checklist

Zippy Chicks Consignment Policy

  • Consignors may drop off items they wish to consign in a reusable tote at 4732 Main Street, Manchester Center, VT 05255, by booking an appointment at zippychicks.com
  • Consignors are limited to one tote per week (approximately 25 items) per consignor.
  • Consignors may select to donate the items we do not accept or choose to return to the shop to pick up the no’s within 3 business days. Items left after the 3-day notice will forfeit to donation.  Items that are donated are not logged into our records for tracking.
  • Zippy Chicks accepts, prices, and sells your items. Consignors receive a percentage of the final sale price, less associated fees, which credits that account in 8 days to allow for returns. Consignors receive 35% of the selling price, Zippy Chicks retains 65%. Luxury brands, as determined by management, may be paid at a higher consignment split to consignor.  Please be sure to discuss with owner to discuss pricing if a specific amount is desired.
  • All Jewelry will be paid out $1/per piece on costume and standard consignment on higher end brands/pieces. Consignors must inform management at drop if they require items to be paid higher due to value and review pricing within 3 days of drop completion email to change.
  • Consignment term is 60 days unless determined otherwise by management. Consignors can keep track of their pickup dates on our consignor login portal available on our website.
  • Items left after expiration date will become property of Zippy Chicks. They may be liquidated or donated to Bennington Early Child Center or another charity of our choice. 
  • Consignors must give Zippy Chicks 24 hours’ notice before picking up their unsold items.
  • Items pulled by consignor before the contract expiration date will be charged a fee equal to 20% of the retail price per item, unless otherwise approved by management.
  • We conduct sales periodically to move inventory and use a markdown schedule- items will be marked down accordingly.
  • Consignors can use their account credit in the store to purchase items or take a funds at any time. Credits under $25 may be paid out to you in cash.  Credits over $25 will be paid by check.
  • Checks may be mailed upon request for a fee of $2.00.
  • After 1 year of inactivity, remaining balance will transfer to store credit only. ‘Activity’ includes selling an item, taking a check, or using account credit.
  • Zippy Chicks reserves the right to store off-season inventory for the consignors without access permissions. 60 day term begins when items hit the sales floor- dates are updated accordingly.
  • Zippy Chicks reserves the right to terminate the consignment relationship at any time, if we deem the relationship is not productive for business.
  • We will take reasonable precautions to protect your items, but we are not responsible for damage or loss

 

Attention Consignors

Effective 2/1/24

Please note the following brands will only be accepted when New with Tags attached:

 

Ann Taylor, Loft, Talbots, J Crew, Gap, H&M, Chicos, Michael Kors, Vince Camuto, Tahari, Lulu’s, Adrienne Vittadini, BCBG, Anne Klein, Calvin Klein, Adriana Papel, Cynthia Rowley and other made for TJ Maxx brands or Kohls Brands. 

 

We will no longer be accepting the following brands under any circumstance:

Shein, Forever 21, Old Navy, Christopher Banks, August Silk, Karen Scott, Coldwater Creek, as well as Target, Kohl’s, JC Penney or Walmart brands such as Wild Fable, DSG, Universal Threads, St. Johns Bay, Worthington, ANA, Liz Claiborne, Xersion, etc.

 

Best Selling Brands:

Anthropologie, Johnny Was, Eileen Fisher, Mother, Frame, Agolde, Lululemon, Athleta, Alo Yog, Sweaty Betty, Beyond Yoga, Patagonia, North Face, Sorel, Birkenstocks, Blundstones, Rag & Bone

Off Season Clothing:

While we do accept off season all year round, we have a limited amount of storage and it is an expense to store it.  We will only accept off season items as space allows it and on items that warrant us paying storage on them.  Therefore, please only include items that are not in-season if they are equal to or better than an Anthropologie equivalent price point brand label.  Please ask us when you drop if you have any questions, especially if you are opting to donate!