Consignment Agreements

Cedar Chest III (Old Saybrook) Consignment Agreement

​Cedar Chest III Consignment Account Form

​Design 2 Consign (Waterford) Consignment Agreement

Design 2 Consign Account Form

Consigning with The Cedar Chest is easy. Recycling is good for the environment AND good for your pocket book!  Please read our FAQs to better understand The Cedar Chest's consignment policy, criteria and guidelines. This will ensure a smooth and efficient experience when you bring your items to The Cedar Chest.  If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us.

The 5 most important things you need to know about consigning with The Cedar Chest, LLC and our family of stores are:  

• Seasonally appropriate items only (Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter)
• Designer labels, name brands only (see below)
• In style (no more than 2 years old, generally)
• In tip-top, ready to sell condition - freshly laundered, dry-cleaned, no stains or damage, wrinkle free
• Clothing must be on hangers (smaller size children's clothing may be neatly folded)   

That said, let’s get started . . . .

Q: What days do you accept consignments?
A: The Cedar Chest Family Consignments in Old Saybrook and Design 2 Consign in Waterford accepts consignments Monday - Saturday 11AM - 4PM, no appointment needed.  NO consignments are taken on Sundays. NO CONSIGNMENTS TAKEN AT The Cedar Chest Outlet in Clinton.

Q: What does “seasonally appropriate” mean?
A:  Spring items are taken beginning Feb. 1st, Summer - May 1, Fall - Aug. 1st and Winter and holiday items - November 1st.

Q: How many items can I bring at a time?
A:  We do not limit you, however, on busy days we may only be able to take 5 – 10 items per consignor. To avoid disappointment, you may find it easier to make an appointment.

Q: What do you consider to be name brand items?
A:  While not limited to the following designer labels, name brand women's labels include: Talbots™ Sigrid Olsen™ Ralph Lauren™ Coldwater Creek™ Eileen Fisher™ Ellen Tracy™ Liz Claiborne™ Armani™ Gucci™ Banana Republic™ Ann Taylor™. 

Men's labels include: Polo™, Ralph Lauren™, Nautica™, Gap™, Abercrombie™, Brooks Brothers™, Banana Republic™, Eddie Bauer™.

Children's labels include:  Baby Boden™, Baby Gap™, Stride Rite™, Lilly Pulitzer™, Rumble Tumble™, Bonnie Baby™, Robbeez™.

​If in doubt regarding your items, just give us a call.

Q: How does the pricing work? What do I get?
A:  The Cedar Chest will price your items, generally about 1/3 of the retail price. It will help if you know approximately how much you paid for the item and we may ask your advice regarding specialty items. Original receipts are a plus and may be needed for authenticity on some high-end designer items.

Most items are reduced after the 3rd week in stock and will continue to be reduced until sold or eventually donated/disposed of. Occasionally, we run promotions on certain items. You will receive 40% of the final sales price.

Q: What happens to any unsold items?
A:  At the end of the consignment period, any unsold items become the property of The Cedar Chest and then are donated to one of our local charities.