How It Works

We recommend that you drop into the store first to see what we are all about, that way you won’t bring in items that we do not carry. Just bring in your items clean and ready to sell and leave them with us. Items that need cleaning will be cosingned at the rate of 40% for the consigner and 60% for the store.  Clean items are 50/50.

Mark each box or large piece with your name and phone #  and we will get it on the floor as quickly as possible.  If you would like to have some input in the pricing, please include a list with your items and the suggested retail price.  We will take this into consideration and call you to discuss if we don’t feel we can ask that much.  Remember, we are not antique/collectible dealers and do not claim to be appraisers.  We price items based on what we think our buyers will pay and not necessarily market value.

Once we are finished the process of receiving your items, we will call you to either pick up the items we feel are not what our customers are looking for or we will donate them for you.

We sell furniture and accessories on consignment which means you get paid for your items once they are sold.  You will get up to 50% of the selling price.  We will also purchase your accessories (under $50.00) from you on the spot if we have a designated buyer that is not busy with customers, or alternatively you can make an appointment.

Consigners are paid after their account reaches $40.00.  Cheques are issued monthly on the 10th of the month following the month in which your item is sold.  We will pay cash for lower amounts providing we have the cash on hand.

Consigned items will be displayed for 120 days in the store. If they do not sell within the 120 days, and are not reclaimed, they will become our property.

How do I sell my furniture at Décor on a Dime? |  How do I make the most money? | What Can I Sell

How do I sell my furniture?

The easiest way is to take a picture and e-mail it in. We will then let you know if we have a market for your item and let you know an approximate starting price. We mark items down four times during the 120 days, but you may reclaim the item at anytime after the first 30 days to avoid markdowns.

For upholstered furniture, it’s best if you can provide a photo and drop in with a cushion as well.

How do I make the most money?

Items that are clean and current in style are what we sell the best. The better your item shines, the more money you will make on it and the better positioning it will receive on the sales floor.

Please read the list on the “what can I sell” tab to see what sells best.

What can I sell?

Accessories- We look for current items that you would find in the major home decor chains, and not items that would be found in flea markets, antique shops, thrift shops or collectible shops.

Furniture- We look for pieces that would be timeless classics and newer pieces.  We will accept antiques in good shape, however; we are not an antique shop and do not make any claims to knowing the market value of your piece.  We price your items based on our market and what we think our buyers will pay.  If you have antiques, it is best to have them appraised by an experienced dealer.
Furniture must be approved by photo first.  Please upload your photos to us and we will let you know.

We will buy the following items providing that they are current styles, in season, in good to excellent condition and we do not have surplus amounts of the item you are selling.

We will accept:

Accent lamps
Floor lamps
Accent and occasional tables
Dining furniture
Bedroom sets
Dressers/washstands
Large decorative pieces (bowls, vases, art)
Nearly new comforters/duvets (freshly laundered of course)
Table linens (clean and pressed)
Mirrors
Wall art
Centre pieces
Rockers
Sets of dishes (must be 4 or more place settings)
Sets of glasses (4 or more)
Some window coverings (nothing custom made)
Upholstered furniture-current colours with no tears, stains, pet hair or smoke odor
Crystal/Silver
Depression glass
Anything funky or unique
Some collectibles

We wont accept:

Nothing dated, retro or things found in thrift shops
Most knick knacks
Odd dishes (sets are acceptable)
Appliances
Sheets, towels etc.
Mattresses (some exceptions)
Older brass
Anything broken, missing batteries, parts or not in working condition
Most collectors plates and some other collectibles
Anything chipped, cracked, glued or soiled
Pictures that are not in current decorating colours
Lamps and light fixtures that are not current
Small ceramic pots and planters (such as the type you would receive flowers in)
Ordinary glassware
Anything we already have a surplus of

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