
See your listed items in the store, when they sell, when they expire, and how much money you have!
Consignment Process & Starter Kit
Visit the store during business hours to obtain a starter kit. An associate will guide you through the process, provide a contract, and issue tags for your items. A $5 starter fee is deducted from your account; however, if no items sell, you do not lose the fee.
Item Preparation & Drop-off
We accept items that will sell. We accept current styles (two years old or newer) in like-new condition that are in demand with our customers. Categories include women's and men's clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, home décor, and furniture. For furniture, please send photos to info@prairietradingco.com for prior approval.
Drop-Off Guidelines:
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Drop-offs are accepted only on Thursdays.
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Consignors may bring up to 20 items per drop-off.
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Clothing must be on hangers.
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Accessories, home décor, and other items should be placed in a bag or box, clearly labeled with your name and the date.
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Items must be clean, in good condition, and free of damage.
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Items out of season will not be accepted.
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Seasonal Acceptance:
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Spring and Summer: February through June.
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Fall and Winter: August through December.
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Unaccepted Items
If an item is not accepted for consignment, you may choose to have it returned or donated. When dropping off items, you will fill out an online form to indicate your preference.
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Unaccepted items will be available for pickup one week after drop-off
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Items will be held for two weeks before being donated
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Consignors can log into their online account to see which items were accepted
Consignment Terms & Contract
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Items remain on consignment for 90 days.
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Pricing may be marked down during this period to help items sell.
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Unsold items may be retrieved or donated after the consignment period expires.
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Prairie Trading Company is not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Pricing & Commission
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Pricing is determined based on brand, condition, and market demand to ensure a fair price for both consignors and customers.
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Consignors receive 40% of the final sale price for items under $100.
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Consignors receive 50% for items sold at $100 or more.
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Tracking Items
Checking Item Status:
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Consignors can track their items online. First-time users should log in with the email address provided as both the username and password, then follow the prompt to update the password.
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Items remain available for three months. You may reclaim unsold items if you wish.
Reclaiming Unsold Items:
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Store-Pulled Retrieval – $5 Fee:
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Request retrieval one week in advance.
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Items will be gathered and held for two weeks for pickup.
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Self-Service Retrieval – No Fee:
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Visit the store on a day other than Thursday.
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Locate your items, bring them to the front counter, and staff will remove tags and inventory records.
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Payment
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Payments are issued monthly by check or store credit.
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Checks are automatically printed on the first of each month and expire after three months.
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It is the consignor’s responsibility to pick up checks at the store.
Contact
For any additional questions please call us at (785) 228-9188 or email us at info@prairietradingco.com. You can also visit our store during business hours.