Kim Lynch-Jones

Ever wonder how we decide what goes on the price tag? Pricing consignment items is part experience, part research and part knowing our customers. When you bring in a bin, we review and price each item individually. We take the title sheet with the bin so we know who the items belong to, then we determine the appropriate price for each piece. We use several things to help us make that decision: Our internal pricing guide, based on our actual sales data Brand and original retail price Condition...

One of the most common questions we hear is, “Why didn’t you take everything I brought?” The answer is simple: consignment is not the same as cleaning out a closet or taking items to a garage sale. We have to be selective about what goes onto our racks so we can provide the elevated, boutique-style shopping experience our customers expect. Here are some of the most common reasons we may pass on an item: It isn't clean.Clothing needs to be freshly washed and ready to go on the rack. We cannot...

When you shop at a local store, you're doing more than making a purchase. You're supporting people, businesses and the community around you. At The Velvet Studio, a significant portion of every consignment sale goes back to our local consignors. When you purchase a consigned item, you're helping someone in our community turn something they no longer need into money they can use. We're Consignment, Not a Thrift Store The Velvet Studio is a curated consignment boutique. We offer a more elevated...