- How do I begin the consignment process?
- What types of items do you carry?
- What brands will I find in your gallery?
- Do you need an appointment to consign?
- Do you deliver?
- What is your consignment fee?
- Who sets the price of an item?
- Do I have to take my item home the moment I buy it?
- What are your hours for taking consignments?
- When will I get paid for a consignment that sells?
- Is there a fee if my item does not sell?
- May I pick up my item prior to the consignment period ending?
1. How do I begin the consignment process?
Call us at 619-225-8585 and describe briefly what you are interested in consigning. If your items are of interest to us, we will either ask you to email photos to us (KCGallery@cox.net) or just to bring them in for review. It is very helpful if you can tell us the manufacturer and price paid. Detailed information helps us to price your item fairly. If you have small household items, call for an appointment.
2. What types of items do you carry?
Our inventory includes furniture, from antique to modern, collectibles, Orientalia, rugs, lamps, artwork (from posters to signed original pieces), clocks, mirrors, silver/sterling, crystal and glassware, china, jewelry (both costume and fine jewelry, from vintage to contemporary), decorative accessories and books.
3. What brands will I find in your gallery?
Baker, Henredon, Drexel Heritage, Thomasville, Heckman, Tiffany, Roche Bubois, Stickley, Ethan Allan, Pier I, Pottery Barn, Lladro, Lalique, Waterford, Century, John Widdicomb, Guy Chaddock, Ralph Lauren, Hancock and Moore, Hitchcock, and much more.
4. Do you need an appointment to consign?
Not always, however, it is highly recommended. While we can sometimes accommodate a surprise item, you may have to wait until a staff member is free to help you.
5. Do you deliver?
We have contact information for several dependable delivery companies.
6. What is your consignment fee?
Our fee is 40% of the selling price.
Consignors receive 60% of the selling price.
7. Who sets the price of an item?
Essentially, when you consign to us, we become business partners. We appreciate your input but we set the final price.
8. Do I have to take my item home the moment I buy it?
We offer 7 days free storage in our warehouse. After 7 days, you will incur a $5 per day storage fee.
9. What are your hours for taking consignments?
Between 10:30 am and 5 pm.
10. When will I get paid for a consignment that sells?
Checks are prepared on the last day of each month. They are mailed by the 5th of the following month. If you live in our neighborhood, we prefer that you pick up your check.
11. Is there a fee if my item does not sell?
There is no fee if your item doesn't sell .
12. May I pick up my item prior to the consignment period ending?
We ask that you leave your items on consignment for at least 30 days and we will keep them for as long as 90 days. You may pick up an item before the 90 days, if you prefer.
