Consigning vs. Selling: Pros & Cons

When deciding whether to consign or sell your clothes to Rove Resale, each option has its advantages. Here's a breakdown to help you choose what's best for you:

Consignment:

Pros:

  • Higher Earning Potential: Consignment often allows you to earn more since you receive a percentage of the final sale price, typically higher than an immediate buyout.

  • No Upfront Work: You hand off your items, and we do the rest—photographing, listing, selling, and shipping.

  • Increased Exposure: Your items will be cross-listed on multiple platforms, maximizing their visibility and chances of selling.

Cons:

  • Time to Sell: Payment isn’t immediate; you have to wait until the item sells to receive your earnings.

  • No Guarantee: Some items may take longer to sell, and there’s no guarantee all items will sell during the consignment period.

Selling (Buy Now Program):

Pros:

  • Immediate Payment: You receive payment upfront, eliminating the need to wait for items to sell.

  • No Risk: Once you sell the items to us, you don’t have to worry about whether they will sell or not.

  • Convenient: This is a quick, hassle-free option if you're looking to clear out space or get payment fast.

Cons:

  • Lower Payout: This offer is typically lower than what you could earn through consignment, as it accounts for the risk we take in reselling the items.

  • No Additional Earnings: You won't benefit from any potential higher resale value that consignment might offer if the items sell for more.

Which is Right for You?

  • Choose Consignment if you’re looking to maximize your earnings and are okay with waiting for the right buyer.

  • Choose Selling if you prefer quick cash, no hassle, and are comfortable with a lower payout.

Either way, Rove Resale offers flexibility to suit your needs!

Still have questions? Feel free to get in touch.

Consignment FAQs

  • At Rove Resale, we accept a wide range of brands, from mid-tier to luxury labels.

    We consign women's, men's and kids clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags in a range of sizes. We also accept vintage.

    For consignment, items need to be in-season, current demand and in great condition.

    Check out our "Brands We Love" list to discover more.

  • We offer 3 month consignment period.

    After 3 months your items can either be returned to you or donated to a charity of our choice

  • Sales $99 and under will be a 50/50 commission split. (You keep 50% of the net sale amount.)

    Sales $100-$999 will be a 60/40 split. (You keep 60% of the net sale amount.)

    Sales $1,000+ will be a 70/30 split. (You keep 70% of the net sale amount.)

  • Once your item sells, we process your payment through your preferred method—either a mailed check or slightly higher store credit.

    Payments are typically issued at the beginning of each month for all items sold in the previous month. You will receive your payment within 5-10 business days.

    There is minimum payout threshold of $20. If your earnings are below this amount in a given month, they will roll over until the threshold is met.

  • We price your items by evaluating their condition, size, and style, then researching current market trends and demand. Our goal is to set a competitive price that maximizes your earnings while ensuring a quicker sale.

  • If you are within a 25 mile radius of zip code 29609, we will schedule a pick up.

    Not in the drive radius area? You can ship your items to us.

  • Should items not sell during the 3 month consignment period, you have the option to have your items returned or donated.

Buy Now FAQs

  • At Rove Resale, we accept a wide range of brands, from mid-tier to luxury labels.

    We buy women's, men's and kids clothing, shoes, accessories and handbags in a range of sizes. We also accept vintage.

    Unlike consignment, we will purchase new or gently used out-of-season items.

    Check out our "Brands We Love" list to discover more.

  • You will receive payment after you agree to the offer amount and at the time of pick up.

  • Unfortunately, the Buy Now offer is not negotiable. However, you do have the ability to decline the offer.

  • Our Buy Now offer is 25% of the anticipated sale price of the item.

    The anticipated sale price is determined through market research of the particular item and is not guaranteed to sell for that amount.

    Buy Now offers are typically lower than what you could earn through consignment, as it accounts for the risk we take in reselling the items.

  • If you are within a 25 mile radius of zip code 29609, we will schedule a pick up.

    Not in the drive radius area? You can ship your items to us.

  • There is no limit on the items you can sell at one time.

  • Yes. Unlike consignment that does best with in-season items due to the 3 month consignment period, we will buy all seasons.