Consign with Us

How it works

Basically, you bring us your gently used clothing and accessories, we sell it on your behalf, and take a cut.

Why Trove?

Trove is one of the most popular consignment boutiques in Ottawa. When you consign with us, you not only receive cash for your items, but we also offer a 20% discount if you choose to spend your consignment balance in the store.

Consignment
Details

  • Book an appointment for up to 20 items. All items must be freshly laundered and neatly folded in a bag or basket.

  • Email us at info@trovefashion.com to arrange for expired item pick-up. Please provide a minimum of 24 hours notice.

  • Outlined below is the cut you would take based on what price we give your item.

    $0-99 40%

    $100-$199 50%

    $200-$999 60%

    $1000+ 70%

    We send e-transfers free of charge for balances over $100 and at a charge of $2 for balances under $100. If your balance is under $100, feel free to come to the store any time during our store hours to collect your balance in cash. If you decide to spend your balance back in the store, you will get 20% off your entire purchase.

  • We will accept the following:

    • Items in season (see below) and in line with current trends

    • Clothing

    • Jewelry

    • Accessories such as sunglasses, purses, scarves and hats

    • Footwear

    • Outerwear

  • We will NOT accept the following:

    • Skinny jeans, bridesmaid and/or prom dresses, chunky jewelry, long pendant necklaces, waterfall and/or long flimsy cardigans

    • Items with tears, odours, missing buttons, stains, or other flaws

    • Some Examples of Labels we DO NOT accept: Forever 21, Walmart, Old Navy, Smart Set, Mexx, Jacob, Rickis, Gap Factory, Garage, Hollister, Liz Claiborne, RW & Co, Reitmans, Suzy Shier, Laura, Jones NY, Ivanka Trump, Nygard, Kenneth Cole, Maurices, Jenneifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson,

  • Spring: January to March

    Examples of transitional spring clothing

    • Jackets: Trench, leather, rain

    • Shoes: Ballet flats, sneakers, loafers

    • Clothing: Light-colored, lightweight fabrics such as cotton or linen, these fabrics are suitable for the warming weather of spring 

    Other spring clothing tips

    • Look for pieces of clothing that feature flowers, leaves, and pale colors 

    • Experiment with bright and bold colors like pink, yellow, and blue 

    • Dark, earthy tones are better for fall and winter

    Summer: April to July

    Examples of summer clothing

    • Shoes: Sandals, sneakers, flip flops

    • Clothing: Summer dresses, shorts, anything linen! 

    • Swimwear: Brand new with tags still attached

    Other summer clothing tips

    • Breathable fabrics, light, breezy neutrals in cotton and/or linen and cream knits, flowy/wide-leg pants and matching sets.

    Fall: August to September

    Examples of fall clothing

    • Shoes: Flats, loafers, sneakers, knee high boots, Chelsea boots

    • Jackets: Trench, leather, fleece and rain

    • Clothing: Warmer fabrics, cashmere is a favourite! Sweater dresses, denim, cardigans

    Other fall clothing tips

    Consider colours, we are looking for dark, earthy tones

    We are not taking heavy wool sweaters, or winter jackets, hats or mitts yet

    Winter: October to December

    Examples of winter clothing

    • Shoes: Winter boots (ex: Sorel or Pajar), Chelsea boots, Uggs, loafers

    • Jackets: we take a minimal amount of outerwear BUT we are taking jackets in line with the following styles: faux fur, with Sherpa details, super long and/or oversized puffers**

    • Clothing: Warmer fabrics such as cashmere and wool

    Other winter clothing tips

    • Accessories (hats & gloves), leather and faux leather, heavier knits

    Non-seasonal items

    Denim, sunglasses, jewelry, blazers, sneakers and purses.

    Denim: High waist, wide leg, straight leg, barrel jeans. We are no longer accepting skinny jeans!

    Jewelry: Minimalist, delicate pieces

    Purses: We look for more bright and fun colours in the spring/summer and darker tones in the fall/winter.

    Blazers: Oversized, cinched waist, hourglass blazers we love! We are not looking for fitted ‘office’ style blazers

    Athletic wear: Lululemon or similar quality brands.

  • You can collect your balance in store at any time free of charge. Balances over $100 will be sent via e-transfers at no charge, there is a $2 fee for e-transfer requests under $100.

    Please email info@trovefashion.com to request a payout via e-transfer. E-transfers are sent Tuesday and Friday mornings.

    The reason for the $2 fee: Corporate bank accounts charge per e-transfer. Due to the numerous requests for e-transfers on small account balances, we have implemented a fee for accounts under $100 to help us recoup some of these costs and control the amount of e-transfers each month.

    Note: If you spend your balance back in the store, you will receive 20% off your entire purchase.