Looking for a little motivation to clean out those closets this weekend? How about the promise of a little cash for that hard work?
For those who do not relish the idea of holding a garage sale, Fargo-Moorhead is home to several consignment shops that will pay you for your clothes.
A representative of the store will evaluate your items to determine what they might be able to re-sell in the store. Depending on the store policy, and sometimes your preference, you will either be offered cash on the spot or you can receive a portion of the sale price at a later date. What does not sell after a certain period of time is generally donated to area thrift stores.
Places like Kinder Kloset and Once Upon a Child specialize in re-selling gently used children's clothing, and there are at least four area consignment stores that carry women's apparel and accessories.
We've put together a list of stores for you that includes information about acceptable merchandise as well as consignment policies.
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Now get a move on! Think of all the new clothes you can buy with that cash.
Kinder Kloset, 745 45th St. S., Fargo; (701) 277-1211.
Website: www.kinderklosetfargo.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Merchandise: Boys and girls clothing from newborn to youth sizes 14-16, toys, baby equipment, movies and more.
Payment: Cash will be offered for acceptable items on site.
Policies: Clothing is purchased from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Toys, books and other items are accepted any day during normal business hours.
Spring and summer clothing is accepted from February through July. Fall and winter clothes will be accepted from August through January.
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It is preferred that items are brought in a box, plastic tote or another container rather than in garbage bags.
Once Upon a Child, 2551 45th St. S., Fargo; (701) 282-5222.
Website: www.onceuponachildfargo.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Merchandise: Brand name, gently used children's apparel from newborn to size 16 youth, toys and games, baby equipment and furniture. About 20 percent of its inventory also includes new items such as car seats and strollers. All items are checked for stains, tears and recalls.
Payment: Cash is offered on the spot, but customers can also choose to accept in-store credit.
Policies: All seasons are being accepted. Items should be freshly laundered and presented in a tote or bin.
Just For You Clothing, 855 45th St. S., Fargo; (701) 277-0427.
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Website: http://justforyouclothing.com
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Merchandise: Women's clothing in all sizes, accessories, purses, jewelry and shoes. The store also sells some new items. Acceptable items should be clean and in style.
Payment: People can choose consignment or a cash on-the-spot option, with consignors paid 50 percent of the sale price. Items are kept for 90 days and consignors can check back at the store or choose to wait until the 90 days have expired to collect potential payment. Clothes not sold within 90 days will be donated to area thrift stores. Those choosing to accept cash on site are typically paid 25 to 30 percent of the estimated sales price.
Policies: Clothing is accepted year-round on a daily basis.
Clothes Mentor, 2551 45th St. S., Fargo. (701) 356-8010.
Website: www.clothesmentor.com/fargo
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Merchandise: Misses and women's clothing sizes 0 to 26, accessories, purses and shoes. Items should be in style and in good condition.
Payment: Cash is offered on the spot.
Policies: The business accepts all seasons, but is more selective when purchasing out-of-season clothing. It authenticates all high-end and designer clothes.
Items are preferred to be presented in a bin or a bag and not on hangers.
My Best Friend's Closet, 11 9th St. S., Moorhead. (218) 236-6937.
Website: www.mybestfriendscloset.biz
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. It is also open from noon to 3 p.m. the first Sunday of every month.
Merchandise: Women's clothing in sizes 0 to 3X, and accessories such as purses, shoes and jewelry.
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Payment: Consignors will receive 50 percent of the sale price. They can take the profit in cash or in-store credit. Items will be marked down 20 percent after 40 days, 50 percent after 60 days and 70 percent after 90 days. Items are originally priced at one-third of the retail price and the markdown is noted on the price tags throughout the 90 days. If store employees feel there is a market for anything not sold within the 90 days, they attempt to sell those items on eBay. Anything that does not sell will be donated to various women's charities.
Policies: The business accepts spring and summer clothes through July and will begin accepting winter clothes in late August.
Consignors who want to sell 10 items or fewer are welcome any day during regular business hours. Those with more than 10 items must make an appointment.
109 Consign, 117 Broadway, Fargo. (701) 280-0998.
Website: www.come.to/109consign
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Accepted items: Men's and women's clothing, shoes, accessories and collectible and vintage jewelry.
Payment: Consignors are paid quarterly at a rate of 50 percent of the sale price. Anything that does not sell within 90 days is donated to area thrift stores.
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Policies: Items will be accepted between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Spring clothing is now being accepted. Summer clothing such as shorts and tank tops will be accepted in late April. Clothing must be cleaned, pressed and on hangers. A maximum of 10 items per consignor will be accepted per month.
Readers can reach Forum reporter Angie Wieck at (701) 241-5501
