Connections Consignment

Consignment shop in the heart of downtown Sidney, BC.

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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HOW DOES CONSIGNMENT WITH CONNECTIONS WORK?

All clothing drop-offs are done by appointment. Clients will receive a numbered card that corresponds with their account on file. 

Note: It is important that all clients keep a record of their account number, as that is the best method for us to look you up.  During the time of their appointment, new clients must read over and sign our Connections Consignment Policies sheet. Items will be looked at by staff during the appointment and anything that can not be taken will be returned to the client the same business day. Items that are taken are typically listed on a client's account within a day's time.

Booking for the month of May starting April 24th (online booking) or April 25th (phone/in-person bookings).

(250) 655-0570

WHEN ARE WE CURRENTLY BOOKING FOR?

We are currently booking for summer items. 

 Same day appointments will still be available for 10 items or less when you call ahead of time when our phone lines open (10:00 am, Monday-Friday; 11:00 am, Sunday). Please note that same day appointments are "first-call, first-serve" and that we have limited spots per day. The phones will be answered starting at 10:00 or 11:00 am, depending on when we open, and no earlier

WHEN ARE OUR BOOKING PERIODS?

We are seasonal, meaning we accept certain types of clothing and accessories in anticipation of the fall, winter, spring, and summer months.  Please be advised that our appointments fill up quickly.

RIGHT NOW, WE WILL BE ACCEPTING   

Men's and Ladies' SUMMER clothing. Think brighter colours and lighter materials. Band tees, summer dresses, flowy skirts and pants, shorts, summer handbags, sandals, sneakers, lingerie. Vintage also welcome. 

RIGHT NOW, WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING  

Formal wear (e.g., suits, heels, dress shoes, formal dresses, office attire, blazers), sweaters, scrubs/uniforms, maternity, children's', skinny jeans,  coats,  scarves, bras, mittens, socks and underwear, out dated styles, cheaply made items. 

We lean away form darker coloured clothing as we already have plenty in the shop. Exceptions for gothic/unique pieces, t-shirts, tank tops may apply.

WHAT BRANDS DO YOU NOT ACCEPT?

Ardenes, Seductions, Urban Heritage, Revamped, All Nygard Brands, Ivanka Trump, Old Navy, Tuff Athletic, Ricki's, Reitman's, Suzy Shier, Joe Fresh, George, Kirkland, Costco Brands, Walmart Brands, Shein, “Sketchy” Fast Fashion Website Brands

Note: Please be advised that we may not accept some items due to spacing and/or having a surplus of that particular style of item. Exceptions to the above may be made by staff at the time of drop off.

Q&A

WHY DO YOU NEED MY EMAIL?

As part of our new computer system, we now offer online account access. To grant access we need an email on file to send you an invite to the service. We may also send you updates regarding appointment booking. If you would like to op-out of sharing your email, just let the staff know and we will make note of this on your file.

HOW DO I CHECK MY ACCOUNT ONLINE?

As of October 17, 2023, we now have a new sign-in service through which you can view your online consignment account. To access the new log-in and step-by-step guides, you can visit our "Check Your Account Online" page.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE TIME OF MY APPOINTMENT?

Come in with your items and let the staff know you are here for your appointment. The staff will confirm your name and account number, or they will open an account for you if you are a new client (or if you are a previous client whose account was closed out).  The staff will then look through your items and return anything that cannot be taken. It generally takes 10-15 minutes to look through a bag of 15 or less items, 20-30 minutes to look through a bag of 30 or less items, and 30-45 minutes to look through a bag of 45 or less items. Double-booked appointments (90 or less items) may take up to 2 hours.

You are not required to stay while we look at your itemshowever, it is important you come back the same day before close (5:00 pm) to pick up any returns.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN'T MAKE MY APPOINTMENT?

To ensure all clients have their items looked through and returned in a timely manner, it is important that you arrive with your items at the time you are booked for.  If you feel unwell or anticipate missing an appointment, please call us in advance so we can give the clients on our waitlist a chance to fill your slot.

If you are more than 30 minutes late to your appointment, we reserve the right to deny the appointment and the items involved.

DO YOU HAVE A WAITLIST?

Yes, we have a waitlist. If you have an appointment booked for a later date but would like to try and get something earlier, let the staff know you would like to be put on our waitlist. We operate on a "first come, first serve" basis, meaning we call down the waitlist when there is an opening and the first client to receive our call will be offered the available appointment slot. 

Note: Our waitlist appointments are often same day due to late cancellations.

WHAT IF I ONLY HAVE A FEW THINGS?

If you have 5 items (this amount may be subject to change) or less please CALL in the morning when our phone lines open (10:00am Monday to Friday, 11:00am on Sundays) to see if staff can accept your items via a same day appointment. 

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

Same day appointments are available by phone call when clients have 5* items or less (*this amount is subject to change). Same day appointments are given on a "first-call, first-serve" basis, it is important you call in the morning when we open to check for availability. At this time we are very busy with existing appointments, so same day appointments are never guaranteed. If you do not have an existing account, you may still ask to come in with your itemswe can open an account with you while your items are looked through.

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE ITEMS THAN I WAS ORIGINALLY BOOKED FOR?

If you have more items to bring in than you were originally booked for, please call or come in-person to let the staff know ahead of time. However, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accept the additional items. If staff are not notified of changes beforehand they may deny the additional items at the time of your appointment.

Please let staff know when booking your appointment if you are also bringing in items for another person; this may be considered an additional drop-off and if not notified, our staff may deny the items.

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE MY ITEMS FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

All clothing should be freshly laundered and free of pet hair; shoes should be cleaned and without dirt or gravel in the grooves. We prefer items to be packed in bags (e.g., garbage bags, grocery bags, etcetera) for appointments, though boxes are also acceptable. Please do not bring your items on hangers, as it adds additional time to the process of looking through your items.

WHAT IS A SMALL, MEDIUM, OR LARGE BAG?

Small bags are typically the size of a grocery bag (i.e., approximately 15 items or less). Medium bags are considered to be half a large black garbage bag (i.e., approximately 30 items or less). Large bags are the size of a large black garbage bag (i.e., 45 items or less).

WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE MY ITEMS?

There are several reasons items are not taken at the time of the appointment. Signs of wear including pilling, light/heavy stains, discoloration, and tearing. We also have several brands we tend not to take (e.g., OLD NAVY, Walmart, fast fashion brands) due to the low quality of the clothing and the excess of items of those brands.  We also tend to take more casual, current styles over formal wear (e.g., suits, high heels, grad dresses), with the exception of some vintage items.

We do not accept the following brands: Ardenes, Seductions, Urban Heritage, Revamped, All Nygard Brands, Ivanka Trump, Old Navy, Tuff Athletic, Rickis, Reitmans, Suzy Shier, Joe Fresh, George, Kirkland, Costco Brands, Walmart Brands, Shein, “Sketchy” Fast Fashion Website Brands


WHEN SHOULD I CHECK FOR MONEY ON MY ACCOUNT?

You may call or come in-person to check your account at any time. When items sell, they are marked off as sold on your account. Because tags are updated periodically, we recommend waiting a month after every drop off to let items 1) sell and 2) be marked off as sold on your account.

You do not need to call ahead of time to pick up money from your account. Just come in-person with your account number and ask the staff to check your account balance. Typically, payouts around $50 or less are given as cash, while larger payouts are given as cheques. You may also use your account balance as credit toward in-store purchases.

IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR SINCE MY LAST APPOINTMENT, IS MY ACCOUNT STILL OPEN?

Accounts that have not had a drop-off for over a year may be closed out to make room for new clients. It is important that you keep track of your account activity (drop-offs, payouts, etc.), as we do not notify you when the account is near termination. 

If you think your account may have been closed out, you may call or come in-person to check. If your account has been closed out but you have an appointment booked, we will open a new account with you at the time of your appointment.

WHAT BRANDS DO YOU NOT ACCEPT?

We do not accept the following brands: Ardenes, Seductions, Urban Heritage, Revamped, All Nygard Brands, Ivanka Trump, Old Navy, Tuff Athletic, Rickis, Reitmans, Suzy Shier, Joe Fresh, George, Kirkland, Costco Brands, Walmart Brands, Shein, “Sketchy” Fast Fashion Website Brands.