Elephants and Giraffes
Children’s Boutique and Consignment
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Children’s Consignment Guidelines
8901 Three Chopt Rd Suite A-1
Richmond VA 23229
804-859-5909
www.elephantsandgiraffes.com
Store Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 10:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 – 3:00 pm www.facebook.com/elephantsandgiraffes
Our store includes new with tag and consigned clothing. We specialize in Boutique, Smocked, Appliquéd and Specialty Brands. See our list of suggested brands on our website under Consignors Corner, or http://www.elephantsandgiraffes.com/brands.html
Sizes: Boys and Girls newborn up to a 14.
Drop Off:Contact us for an appointment: 804-859-5909
e-mail: elephantsandgiraffes.com (send an e-mail w/ name and 2 requested appointment dates - tues –sat 9:30- 4:30)
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Earn 50% of the final price on your children’s boutique quality gently worn clothing.
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Pricing: We will price your items. However if you would like to price your own items please contact us, and we will send you the spread sheet to fill out.
If you have items ALREADY TAGGED (from another consignment sale). We will use those tags, you do not have to take them off.
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There is a 20 item limit per consignor per week.
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Clothing Needs to be:
Smoke Free & Freshly Laundered
Wrinkle Free
On hangers (no wire please)
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Hangers: Hanger hooks should curve to the left like a question mark “?” (Old Navy gives hangers away, if you use tube hangers we can replace those when you drop off)
(items following these guidelines insures getting
them on the floor quickly and the best profit)
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Items we are not taking: toys, books or equipment.
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We will take shoes in excellent condition showing no wear.
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Tips:
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Check sleeves and cuffs, this is the most missed spot for stains
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Items that have been packed away may have mystery stains that have re-appeared
Pickup:
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We will contact you at the end of the season if we need you to pick up your items or will continue to try and sell them. We do have some charities that we do donate to periodically. Your items will not be donated without notifying you.
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If you decide you want to pick up your items you may contact us do so after 90 days of being in the store.
Payment: Effective January 1st 2011, checks will no longer be mailed. A sales report is run following the end of the month and checks will be ready the 5th of each month.
You can:
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Stop by and pick up your check or
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Opt to have your payment sent to a paypal account
(send an e-mail to elephantsandgiraffes@msn.com noting that you would like your payment sent via paypal- include your paypal e-mail address)
We will attempt to send a quarterly e-mail that you have a check waiting if we have not heard from you.