Consignment

Consignment Standards

  • It is very important that you screen your items carefully beforehand.

    Please never consign items that you don’t truly want to part with.

    Remember while presorting at home – “Would I buy this at The Growing Place?” If it is good enough for you then drop it off.

    Consignment limit of ONE (1) eighteen gallon tote of clothing, accessories and/or smaller items per appointment. Large toys, baby equipment, furniture or seasonal items are accepted on an as demand basis.

    Items will not be accepted in plastic or trash bags.

    Items will not be accepted with "yard sale" stickers.

  • The following schedule can be used to determine which season we are currently accepting clothing & accessories for:

    Fall/Winter: July - January

    Spring/Summer: February - July

  • Must be clean and freshly laundered, pressed or dry cleaned and laid flat in a tote or bin (no hangers please).

    Must be in new or gently used condition and must be season appropriate.

    Must be better department store or designer brand names in current fashion / style

    Clothing should be described as trendy casual and fashion forward within the last 3 – 5 years.

    Accepting most sizes (including plus) for Ladies and Mens fashions.

    Accepting footwear, handbags, totes, belts, scarves, hats, caps, fashion jewelry, sunglasses and swimwear.

  • Must be clean, safe, and in good working condition and not subject to government or manufacturer’s recall.

    Must be in new or gently used condition and include all original parts and instruction manual (if available).

    $1 - $3 fee for cleaning of unclean furniture items.

Preparing Your Items

We ask our consigners to bring in ONE eighteen gallon tote of clean, current and cute clothing, with the clothing laid flat inside. We will go through and pull out what we think will sell.

Reminder: Equipment needs to come in clean and with working batteries. Toys need to be clean and have all their pieces. It's important for consigners to check knees, cuffs, collars, armpits for fading, fraying and wear. 

Consignors can bring in ONE eighteen gallon tote with their cute, clean and current clothing laid flat in the totes. You will get your tote back including any items we don’t think will sell.

When you drop off, our inventory specialists - as soon as possible - will go through your tote. Please feel free to shop around while you wait! If there items we don't think will sell we will leave them in your tote.

For toys, equipment and furniture pieces come in we ask that you have your things labeled with your first and last name. All items must have all pieces, be clean and in working order. 

We will not accept extra large totes, totes without lids or totes that are not organized.

As soon as an item sells it's posted to the consigners account to either accumulate for a check or to be used for purchases.

Drop & Shop

Drop & Shop allows our consignors to drop off their items while they shop without the need of an appointment.  

Our Drop & Shop policy has currently changed - we appreciate your patience!

  • We currently accept drop offs at our Hammond Street location Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. No appointment necessary!

  • We currently accept drop offs at our Broadway location Wednesday - Friday 10am-5pm. No appointment necessary!

  • There will be times we will be at capacity for the week and we will not be able to take your drop-off. You are always welcome to call to make sure we are not at capacity before you come in. You can call our Broadway location at (207) 947-9055 and our Hammond Street location at (207) 941-1055

  • All items must still follow our consignment standards and our consignment schedule

  • We do not accept consignment during the weeks of New Year’s, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas