You bring items (or arrange movers at your cost). Items must be clean, odor-free, and in excellent condition.
2) Pricing & Research Queue
After delivery, your items enter our Pricing & Research queue. Depending on intake volume, it can take several days or weeks before items appear in your portal. Items often appear in layers (e.g., furniture first; smalls & art later).
3) Research, Appraise & Price
We research values and comparables; when appropriate we obtain outside appraisals. We then set pricing based on verified comps.
4) Photograph & List
We photograph for the website, ticket for the showroom, and publish items for sale.
5) Sale & Markdown Cycle
Items are available to the public in-store and online. Markdowns every 10 days keep inventory moving.
6) Payout
Payments are by SimplePay (ACH). Automatic payouts within 6 weeks of expiration, or earlier by request after a sale; monthly cap policy may apply (see below).
Selling Options
Traditional Consignment
We handle research, pricing, photos, listings, marketing & markdowns.
You earn 40% of the base sale price (not including the buyer’s premium).
Payouts within 6 weeks of expiration via SimplePay.
Partnership: you are the consignor; we are the consignee.
Outright Purchase (Dealer Buyout)
We may buy qualifying items up-front at liquidation rates.
Immediate payment; we cover pickup/transport.
Lower return (we assume resale risk & overhead).
Sell It Yourself
Use Craigslist, Nextdoor, OfferUp, or Facebook Marketplace.
No commission or contract—manage buyers, price & no-shows yourself.
Donation to Safe Moves for Seniors
We are the Santa Barbara chapter; donations support underserved seniors.
Pickup at no charge; costs covered by sales.*
100% of commission (less pickup costs) to the nonprofit.
*Items must reach appropriate value to qualify for free pick up.
Consignment Term & Grace
Standard term: 50 days + 10-day grace to reclaim unsold items.
Extensions up to 30 days (written approval). Extended items may be discounted 25–50% during liquidation/red-tag sales.
Expiration Responsibility
We do not send reminders. Tracking expiration & grace is the consignor’s responsibility. Expiration begins when an item is entered into our system (this may be up to two weeks after delivery during backlog).
Tracking Your Consignments
On check-in you receive a photo link and a portal login (contact us if missing).
Condition of consigning: Check your portal regularly. We do not notify when items are priced, sell, discount, expire, are donated, or convert to store property.
Inventory Statuses
ACTIVE
Live for sale. Reactivated expired items may re-expire at midnight if dates aren’t updated.
SOLD
Quantity hit 0; auto-set. Non-editable unless restocked. (Not used for store-owned items.)
INGRACE
10-day grace after expiration; then converts to store property.
EXPIRED
Reached expiration date.
DONATED
Designated for donation; removed from inventory.
CONVERTED
Store-owned after conversion; consignor receives no further proceeds.
RETURNED
Returned to consignor; removed from stock.
LAYAWAY
Held for customer; not fully paid; unavailable for sale.
MISSING
Cannot be located; removed from active listing.
DAMAGED
Removed from sale due to condition.
UNAVAILABLE
Temporarily off sale; quantity unchanged.
INCOMING
In transit; not yet received/available.
Item Requirements
Items must be clean, odor-free, and in excellent condition.
May be rejected on arrival for damage, sun-fade, stains, wear, or odors (smoke, pet, mildew, insect)—even after photo pre-approval.
Excessive cleaning/repair may incur a service fee.
Rejected items must be picked up within 48 hours or will be donated/disposed at consignor expense.
Miss Daisy’s is not responsible for delivery costs of rejected items.
Photo approvals & mattress law (read more)
Photos are preliminary; in-person inspection governs. Please be thorough and accurate in photos/descriptions for best acceptance.
Used mattresses: It is illegal in California for us to sell used mattresses (see local options).
Movers, Delivery & Assembly
Consignors arrange transport; Miss Daisy’s is not a moving company. Staff help may be available but should not be assumed.
Movers must follow staff direction and place items as instructed. No front-of-store drop-offs—please inform movers ahead.
Not liable for damage, loss, or accidents during pickup, transport, or delivery.
We can recommend trusted movers.
Items delivered in parts must be fully assembled on delivery.
Commission Structure
Your commission is based on the base sale price (not the ticketed price, which includes the buyer’s premium).
Your commission is 40%
The store receives 60%
The 25% buyers premium is added to the base price of your item. This is paid by the buyer and goes to the store to support competitive salaries in our community plus the added overhead of our pricing and research structure, website and marketing.
Low-Value Item Policy (read more)
Lower-value items require the same research, photography, listing, and customer service. Low value items are $25 or less.
To streamline operations, these items will be priced on-site and not appear in your portal until sold (price will be written on your consignor sticker and placed on the sales floor; they post to your account when rung up).
Consider donating smaller items for a higher-value tax receipt if maximizing return isn’t your priority.
Pricing & Research
After delivery, your items enter our Pricing & Research queue. Depending on the volume of incoming merchandise, items may take several days or weeks to appear in your portal. Appearance is often in layers—furniture first, with smalls and art following.
Our Process
Research values & comparables; obtain outside appraisals when appropriate. Professional appraisals if needed will be charged to your account at our cost of $25.
Set pricing based on verified comps.
Photograph for web, ticket for showroom, and publish for sale.
Consignor Responsibilities
Monitor your portal daily for pricing, descriptions, and photos.
If you see errors, omissions, or object to pricing, notify us immediately—once priced, items may sell at any time.
After an item sells, pricing/description changes are no longer possible.
Important policies (read more)
We do not provide pricing estimates from photos or before a signed contract and in-store inspection.
We invest significant time and expense to bring items to market; while we strive for accuracy, errors and omissions are possible. Please contact us right away with any objections or questions about our findings.
By consigning with us, you agree to our policies, procedures, terms, and conditions.
Partnership & Pricing Expectations
We see consignment as a partnership. You bring the items and their stories; we bring transparent research, regional comparables, and a proven process. Most consignors are pleased with results because they reflect real market values in our area.
How we handle expectations (read more)
If you have a specific price in mind, please tell us early. We’ll walk you through our findings and how we set pricing.
If you strongly prefer a higher price than the market supports, consignment may not be the best path. Consider selling the item yourself or requesting an outright purchase (dealer buyout).
We understand emotional connections—especially for family pieces. Our aim is that your items find new homes with people who truly want them.
If we haven’t met your price expectations, it’s due to current market value and desirability in our region—not a lack of care.
We try to avoid disappointment by inviting you into a transparent process from day one. If you’re not comfortable with that journey, it may be better not to consign.
If an item doesn’t sell (read more)
You may pick it up during the grace period.
After grace, items can convert to store inventory. If converted items ultimately do not sell, they may be donated to the Santa Ynez Community Outreach Center Thrift Shop, which supports low-income seniors and veterans programs.
Our pathway aims to do right by you, our store, and our community.
Buyer’s Premium
A 25% Buyer’s Premium is included in every ticketed price. Your commission is always calculated on the base price, not the ticketed price.
Example: Base $100 → Ticketed $125 (includes 25% BP) → Commission based on $100.
Why we use a Buyer’s Premium (read more)
Supports fair wages, showroom maintenance & visual merchandising, professional photography/staging/research, website & national marketing, reliable e-commerce, and community donations. It enables premium service and strong consignor results.
We also offer: outright purchase options, auction opportunities, and referrals to other selling resources when items aren’t a consignment fit.
Payments & Cash Flow
Payouts via SimplePay (ACH) only; we do not issue checks.
Automatic payouts within 6 weeks of consignment expiration, or earlier by request after a sale.
$2,500 Monthly Payout Cap (read details)
To keep payments timely for all consignors and maintain stability, monthly payouts may be capped at $2,500 if balances accumulate (e.g., delayed payout requests or missing ACH setup). This helps manage seasonal swings and maintain premium marketing and operations.
Consignment Risk & Outcomes
We work to sell your items and may grant 30-day extensions when appropriate (especially for larger pieces), but there are no guarantees. Items may not sell or may sell for less than expected. Unsold items are donated to good causes rather than going to waste.
Risk of Loss & Damage
Not responsible for loss or damage due to customers, theft, staff, movers, accidents, or natural disasters (earthquakes; earthquake insurance not carried).
We maintain alarms/cameras, but incidents may not be captured or retained.
High-care items (e.g., jewelry, high-value smalls) may be secured in cases or our safe.
Consignors should confirm coverage with their own insurer while items are consigned.
Early Termination / Withdrawal
Withdrawing items before the end of the consignment period may incur a 20% early removal fee. Miss Daisy’s retains the exclusive right to sell all accepted items for the full term.
Right to Cancel
Miss Daisy’s may cancel consignments and return items that fail to meet value, condition, or salability standards at any time.
Unsold Items & Surrender
Unsold items remain on the floor until removed.
Items not picked up by the end of grace are considered SURRENDERED and become property of Miss Daisy’s.
Surrendered or converted items may be sold, donated, or disposed at our discretion. When donated, items may go to the Santa Ynez Community Outreach Center Thrift Shop to support low-income seniors and veterans programs.
Final Acknowledgment
By consigning with Miss Daisy’s, you acknowledge and agree that:
You are the legal owner of all items, free of liens and encumbrances.
You have read, understood, and accepted these Terms & Conditions (including policies, procedures, timelines, and responsibilities).
Questions before you consign? We’re happy to help—please contact us any time.
