General Conditions of Consignments
Accepted Items
We accept a minimum deposit of 6 items, including clothing, bags, and fashion accessories in excellent condition for women. The items must be relevant to the current season.
Selection Criteria
We select products based on their appeal, quality, rarity, and overall condition. Only items in good condition will be accepted: they must be clean and free from stains, tears, holes, discoloration, or any other signs of wear. We do not accept fast fashion items from brands such as Ardene, Garage, Forever 21, or H&M.
Pre-selection
A pre-selection is made on-site, but during the evaluation and pricing process, some items may be excluded. Therefore, it’s important to count your items carefully.
In-store Deposit
When dropping off items in-store, you will be asked to complete a form, which serves as your agreement to consign with Bee’s Knees.
Consignment Agreement Form
Email Submission
If you cannot visit the store in person, you can submit your items by email at info@boutiquebeesknees.com. In that case, please include:
- Your name, email address, and phone number.
- Clear photos of each item, showing the brand and composition labels.
- Information about the condition of the items, especially if they have any damage.
If your submission is accepted, you will receive a response within 10 business days. Depending on the case, a Canada Post shipping label and delivery instructions may be provided.
Evaluation and Sales Price
Once your items are accepted, they will be evaluated and subjected to a quality control process. Minor adjustments may be necessary, such as finishing touches, stain removal, or repairs.
Pricing
Bee's Knees will set the consignment price and commission percentage based on the evaluation of the items. You will then receive a price list for each consigned item.
Sales Price Structure
Here is the sales price structure and the applied discounts:
- For sales between $0.00 and $39.99: 30% discount
- For sales between $40.00 and $119.99: 40% discount
- For sales between $120.00 and $179.99: 50% discount
- For sales between $180.00 and $399.99: 60% discount
- For sales over $400.00: 70% discount
By consigning with Bee's Knees, you agree to all price adjustments during discount periods and sales.
Sales Tracking
All items consigned with Bee's Knees are inventoried. You have access to this inventory via the consignor portal, allowing you to easily track the status of your items. It is important to monitor your sales to avoid missing anything. If we do not hear from you for 3 months, service fees may apply to the sales amount.
Portal
You will receive an email informing you of the steps to follow to collect your payments every 15th of the month.
Collecting Sales Proceeds
On the 15th of each month, an email is sent to consignors informing them of the recorded sales for the previous month. You then have 7 days to request payment for your sales. If you don’t respond within that time frame, your earnings will be carried over.
Payment Options
For total sales under $50, you can choose to:
- Collect your cash in person at the store.
- Request a bank transfer with a $1.50 fee.
- Accumulate your earnings until they reach $50.
For total sales of $50 or more, an Interac transfer will be made. You simply need to reply to the email, mentioning your name, the month of the sales, and the amount to collect. The transfer will be made within 7 business days of your request.
Responsibility for Items
While we do our best to protect your items, Bee's Knees is not responsible for damage caused by customers or theft, unless a written agreement is in place.
Storage Duration
Items can be stored for up to three months, depending on when they are received and the season. You will be notified if item returns are necessary.
Collecting Unsold Items
If items are not sold by the end of the consignment period, you must be ready to collect them within 7 days once we notify you of their availability. After this period, Bee’s Knees reserves the right to dispose of the items (for example, through donations or additional discounts).
Termination
Commitment: Consignors must be willing to part with their items once deposited. After selection, items cannot be retrieved during the sales period, unless they remain unsold after 3 months and you have indicated a desire to collect them.
It is possible to retrieve your items before the end of the consignment period by informing us in advance. A period of approximately 30 days is necessary to organize their return.
We do not encourage the return of items during the sales period.
Thank you,
Boutique Bee’s Knees