Selling Info - How to Sell Your or your loved one's furniture with 121 – 121 Consignment Furniture

Selling Info - How to Sell Your or your loved one's furniture with 121 Consignment Furniture in Columbia, MO

Selling your furniture with 121 Consignment Furniture is easier and faster than you ever thought possible. That’s because you can do everything right from the comfort of your home! When your items sell, you receive a check for 50% of the selling price.

The majority of consignments sell within the first 30 days, and many pieces within the first few days!

Let the experts at 121 Consignment Furniture do all the pricing, marketing, and selling, while you just relax and cash the checks!

Ready to consign right now? Click here to contact us with your photos! 

The 121 Consignment Furniture Consignor's Advantage!

    • You receive 50% of the selling price.
    • Huge exposure in our storefront as well as our very popular online showroom means a broader audience for your items and a faster sale.
    • The fact that we are the largest consignment store in the Mid-Missouri with 17,000+ sq. ft., draws customers from near and far.
    • Secondary market pricing professionals assist you with price setting and accept all forms of payment. We even split the credit card fees 50 - 50. 
    • Proven pricing structure ensures your item sells at the best market price possible.

3 easy steps to consign:

  1. Pre-approval and Preparation

    • Please make sure your items meet our acceptance requirements In general terms, we accept items that are 20 years old or newer, in like-new condition, and are of a style that has strong demand.
    • If your furniture is less than 3 years of age and in "like-new" condition, we can usually pre-approve your item by just asking you a few questions. Please contact us to discuss your items.
    • If your furniture is over 3 years of age, we would like to see some photos first. Digital pictures sent via email to store@121consign.com, or photos can be brought into the store on your camera or phone.
    • NO items accepted without pre-approval and a scheduled drop off.
    • All consignments are subject to our final inspection and stringent quality standards.
  2. Delivery To Our Showroom

    • You may bring in your pre-approved items Tuesday through Saturday between the hours of 10 am to 5 pm. If you don't have the ability to bring in your items yourself, we can offer a pick-up service that we trust for a fee. The cost for the service is very competitive and varies depending on the number of items and other specifics of the job.
  3. Pricing

    • After arrival, each of your items will go through a thorough inspection to determine quality and condition. Our pricing specialist will then review the inspection report while also inspecting your items, and then recommend pricing with consideration given to condition, quality of construction, manufacturer, original purchase price, style, and demand of the item. We view each consignment as a partnership. It is in everyone's interest to price items at a fair market value that would realistically sell within 30 days.
    • We use automatic price discounting to ensure that your item sells quickly, and at the correct market price. Automatic price discounting means that the price is reduced by 15% after 30 days and an additional 15% after 60 days. This equals a total of 30% off original price for the last 30 days of the consignment period.

That's all there is to It!

 

FAQ:

Here is some of our most frequently asked selling questions.
  • Q: How much will I receive from the sale?
    • A: The consignor will receive 50% of the actual selling price.
  • Q: When will I be paid for items that have sold?
    • A: Consignor Checks will be available for in-store pick up on the 6th for items sold during the previous month. Checks that are not picked up by the 30th will be mailed.
  • Q: My items have been pre-approved, do I need to make an appointment to bring them in?
    • A: Yes. You may bring your items in Tuesday through Saturday between 10am and 5pm by appointment. 
  • Q: How is the sales price established?
    • A: Our pricing specialists are very familiar with furniture values on the secondary market. After your item has arrived, we will carefully inspect your items, and then determine pricing based on condition, manufacturer, original purchase price, style, and marketability of the item. We will then contact you by phone for your approval of the pricing recommendations.
  • Q: Can I price my own merchandise?
    • A: You may recommend an amount for our pricing specialist to consider, however we cannot accept consignments if we feel the item won't sell because the price is too high. Most consignors are very pleased with our pricing recommendations as they provide a fair return and a quick sale.
  • Q: Can I put a minimum sales price on my items?
    • A: All consigned items are subject to automatic price discounting 15% after 30 days, and an additional 15% after 60 days. Consignments are required to go through a minimum of 2 full discount periods (90 days).
  • Q: Do you charge extra to post my items onto your Online Showroom?
    • A: This fantastic benefit is included at no charge! We are the only furniture consignment store in Mid-Missouri that maintains on a daily basis an online database of items offered for sale in our store. Although this is a significant added expense for us, we feel that the benefits to the consignor and to the customer far outweigh the expense.
  • Q: I only have accessories to consign, do I need to take photos of these, too?
    • A: It is generally easier to bring the actual items in. It would be a good idea to call us first to let us know what type of accessories you have, to make sure they are the type of items we accept.
  • Q: How long is the consignment period?
    • A: The consignment period is 90 days.
  • Q: What if my items haven't sold by the end of the consignment period?
    • A: After the 90 day consignment period has passed you have 15 days to reclaim your item - if not sold in that time - or it becomes property of 121 Consignment Furniture.
  • Q: Can you clean, repair, or refinish my consignment items?
    • A: We do not have any facilities for significant cleaning or repair. We can do minor cleaning and repairs, and touch-ups for a service fee. Everything is sold in an "as is" condition. All items are priced to reflect the item's condition. It is to your benefit to enhance the overall look of your items before you bring them in to be consigned. We are not responsible for the cleaning or repair of consignments unless a cleaning or repair service fee is applied to the consignment.