CONSIGNMENT

Couches to Curios Features Well-Made Furniture, Home Decor, Lighting, Rugs, Artwork, Mirrors & Designer Handbags in Good to Excellent Condition.  We Value our Partnership with Our Over 8,500 Consignors; We Couldn't Do What We Do Without You!

Here is how we work together:

  • Furniture:  Please email pictures of furniture for approval to couchestocurios@att.net, please include your name and phone number.  If you do not want to email, you can bring in photos on your phone or tablet.  Once your items are approved, we will offer dates for you to deliver your items to the store. Once you confirm which day works for you, we will add you to our drop off schedule. We need to have an exact date before delivery. We do not accept walk-ins or unscheduled drop offs of any kind.
    • Upon arrival, items should be "showroom ready", i.e.. vacuumed/dusted.  We have the right to refuse an item due to condition.
  • Home Decor:  We accept decor by appointment. Appointments are available Monday-Saturday at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 pm. Appointments are scheduled online here. You can also schedule an appointment by hovering your mouse over our "Consign" tab and selecting "Schedule Decor Appointment" from the dropdown. From there you can select a date and time. Each consignor is limited to 20 home decor items and up to 4 lamps per visit. Decor appointments do not include furniture or anything that hangs on a wall (artwork, mirrors, etc.) At each appointment, one of our consignment experts will go over your items with you and decide what we can accept. All lamps need to have shades that are clean and in excellent condition. If a piece needs a battery, please bring one. 
    • A note about what decor to consign: on-trend and high end decor items along with name brands like Pottery Barn, West Elm, Uttermost, Madden McFarland, and others sell very well. Think about consigning items with an original retail value of $40 or higher.
  • Rugs:   Please email photos of rugs for approval to couchestocurios@att.net. Please include your name and phone number. We do not accept rugs that have stains or smoke/pet odors. Rugs need to be vacuumed prior to delivery. We only accept rugs up to 8x10.
  • Art & Mirrors:  Please email photos of art/mirrors for approval to couchestocurios@att.net, please include your name and phone number. This category includes all items that hang on the wall. Consignors can bring in up to 4 pieces of art/mirrors per appointment. Once specific pieces are approved, the consignor will be given a specific week to bring their approved pieces to the store. You can bring in your approved items any day Monday-Saturday between 10:00am-5:00pm during your offered week.
  • Light Fixtures:  Please email photos of light fixtures/chandeliers for approval to couchestocurios@att.net, please include your name and phone number. Once approved, you will be offered a specific day to bring in your items. Please clean all light fixtures prior to arrival. 
  • Designer Handbags:  Please email photos of handbags for approval to couchestocurios@att.net. Please bring any authentication to your appointment as well as any original packaging. All bags are subject to a third party authentication fee if deemed necessary. These fees are applied to the consignor account but are required to be paid if an item is not authentic or if the item has not sold within the 90 day period. We guarantee 100% authenticity on every designer piece we sell, including but not limited to Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermes, Burberry, etc. We accept handbags with a minimum original retail value of $200 and more. We do not accept bags without a maker.
  • Seasonal Items:  Please call the store to see when we accept seasonal items, i.e. patio furniture, holiday decor, etc. For example, patio furniture is accepted April – June. Christmas decor is accepted by appointment beginning October 1.

 

POLICIES:

  • We will not accept items that have been exposed to water damage, mold or mildew, excessive odors from smoke, pets or moth balls. We do our best to safeguard all items, but in case of theft or damage, we will pay in store credit based on the price at that time.
  • A Consignment Agreement will be completed at the store when you bring in your initial items.
  • The consignor is responsible for delivering their merchandise to the store. We can recommend movers that are reasonably priced.

 

NEED A MOVER?

Miller's Movers:  816-695-7378 (Professional Movers)
Platinum Movers:  913-703-1691 (Professional Movers)
Vince's Delivery:  816-509-1941 ($59 special if you're within 9 miles of the store)

 

CONSIGNMENT TERMS:

  • If consignor is delivering themselves, please bring help to unload heavy pieces into the store. Our staff will place it on the showroom floor.
  • Inventory will be recorded and priced by a consignment expert within 24hrs delivery.  Consignors can access their account at http://couchestocurios.consignoraccess.com.  You can view your inventory, pricing, status, and monthly payouts.
  • We will then place your items in our showroom for 90 days.  Consignors are not allowed to pick up items prior to 90 days once it has been placed in the showroom.
  • When an item sells, we pay the consignor a 50/50 split of the sales price.
  • We hold firm on the price for 30 days. After 30 days, we offer a 15% discount. After 60 days, we offer a 25% discount. After 90 days, the sales term is completed. If an item has not sold within 90 days, the consignor has the option to pick up their expired items within 7 days. If you choose to leave the item(s), we may continue to keep it on our sales floor, we can be negotiable with the price, or the item(s) can be donated at our discretion. The consignor will always get paid if the item sells in the store.
  • We do offer a 15% discount to Veterans on items that are in the store within the first 30 days.
  • When an item is sold, the check will be ready to be picked up at the store on the 10th of the following month. All consignors are asked to check their account to see if they have a check. Checks are voided after 90 days but can be reprinted for a $5 fee up to 3 years from the date of the original check.
  • Cleaning/Repair Fees:  Couches to Curios has the right to apply a cleaning fee or repair fee when items do not meet our "showroom ready" standards.
  • If an item arrives at the store and is refused due to condition, it must be taken away immediately by the consignor or mover.  

 

CONSIGNING:

Couches to Curios will change your perception of consignment furniture and home decor. We showcase items in good to excellent condition carrying name brands such as Bernhardt, Ethan Allen, Hooker, Drexel Heritage, Pottery Barn, Arhaus, Stiffel….just to name a few. We are known for accepting an eclectic mix of well made, good quality pieces for your entire home with prices to meet most budgets.

The average item takes 41 days to sell in our store.

Our staff is trained to research current market values and price furniture and decor at fair price points that have the best chance of selling!

There is a 50/50 split once an item sells. We have a 90 day term. Our staff researches and prices your items and displays them tastefully to get your items sold! To see more, go to our consignment page.

Furniture, decor, lighting, rugs, seasonal furniture, and designer handbags in good to excellent condition. See more under our consign tab "What We Take" and "What We Do Not Take" for a more detailed list.

If your items don't sell within 90 days, you have 7 days to pick up unsold items. If you do not want to pick them back up, you can leave them at the store. Leaving them at the store past the agreed 97 day mark allows us to be more negotiable on price or donate your items at our discretion. You will always get paid if your items sell, even after the 97 day mark.

Yes, we have separate appointments for decor, furniture, handbags, and artwork (which includes all items that need to be hung on a wall).

All Furniture, Artwork, Rugs, and Chandeliers need to be pre-approved via email. To consign, email us at couchestocurios@att.net and our team will respond in 24-48 hours letting you know if we have a market for your item!

To book a decor appointment, please hover your mouse over our consign tab and select "Schedule Decor Appointment". From there you can select a date and time to bring in your items.

For any further questions on consignment, please refer above to our consignment terms!

We do not accept walk-ins or unscheduled drop off of any kind.

We do not allow for early pickups based on our 90-day consignor contract.

If you disagree with our pricing, then you may pickup your items if you choose to not consign.

All items are under contract with consignors and have a set reduction schedule. We will not lower the price beyond what we have it listed.

Please note consignment items are subject to special sales (per our contract) at the discretion of Couches to Curios. 

Typically, all items are placed into inventory within 24hrs of drop off. You can access your inventory using your online consignor account. Your account will show the listing date as well as the expired date of the 90 day term.

Our intake team works as efficiently as possible to make items available for sale.

Handbags generally take longer to place into inventory, but don't worry! Everything is tagged with your account number and we store them safely, locked away in our office.

Please note that the 90 day term does not begin until the item is tagged and placed in our display, available for sale.

Easter & Spring: February through April
Outdoor Furniture: April-Mid June
4th of July- May and June
Halloween- August through September
Thanksgiving & Fall- August through November
Christmas- October through December

Plan ahead! Christmas appointments book very fast.

During these seasons, scheduling can be fully booked or booking several weeks out.

Please note holiday consignment terms expire the week after the holiday. All items must be picked up the week after that holiday or they are subject to donation.

All checks are ready to be picked up in the store on the 10th of each month. We do not mail local checks.

Payouts:

All consignor checks are available for in-store pick up on the 10th of each month. We do not mail local checks.

Checks are valid for 90 days and then they are voided. Consignor checks can be re-printed for a $5 fee.

Absolutely! We mail checks to out of town and out of state consignors. We do not have a mailing fee deducted from each check, but we do appreciate self addressed, stamped envelopes and will be happy to mail out checks.

Please email us at couchestocurios@att.net with your address and we will add you to our mailing list.

Yes. Please email or call the store and we will make a note on your account.

ONLINE ACCOUNT:

To view your account online, click on the login button on the top of https://couchestocurios.com or visit https://couchestocurios.consignoraccess.com. Your consignor number is your username and you will set up a personal password.

First time users should have received an email from us with a link to login with a temporary password, bring prompted to change upon first login.

After changing your password, you will be able to view all of your inventory, its status, and your account balance.

For any questions, call us at 913-381-8022.

We have over 8,500 consignors in our system, and our software does not allow us a way to notify our consignors when their items sell. However, we love the convenience of each consignor being able to login to their account and view all of those details online.

To view your account, please visit: https://couchestocurios.consignoraccess.com/activity

For any further questions, please call the store at 913-381-8022.

We pride ourselves in our research ability and the knowledge of pulling 8+ years of sales history to find an ideal price for each item.

If you disagree with a price we have listed, please call us at the store directly and let us know your thoughts and why.

If we are way off on price expectations and you no longer want to consign, you are welcome to pick up your items.

Remember, we are on the same team! With a 50/50 split, we all want the best prices for each item - but the ultimate goal is to sell it.

LET'S GET STARTED!

Start consigning today by sending us an email or calling for an appointment. Our staff will work with you on the approval and scheduling process! We look forward to working with you!

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