How We Work...
1. DROP-OFF
1.1 Items must be in new or excellent condition and clean. We will not accept items that need cleaning or repairs. We reserve the right to return any items to the Consignor that are damaged, stained or altered after the initial check. We will inform the Consignor of such an event and hold the rejected items for 1 week before disposing of the items at our sole discretion.
1.2 Items will be assessed immediately, so please allow time for staff member to sort through items. We will provide a paper receipt for accepted items, followed with an itemised price list via email. We require the Consignor to retain the receipt docket as proof of consignment and to resolve any potential issues with consignment.
1.3 Items are accepted and priced according to brand, demand, condition, and quality. We require authenticity papers for luxury designer items to ensure accurate pricing. We reserve the right to return any items found to be non-authentic to the Consignor.
1.4 The Consignor will be charged $2.00 steaming fee per item if required.
2. SALE
2.1 We offer three different options for consignment, The Consignor will receive a percentage of the net price (excluding GST and handling fee):
Percent | Credit option | Unsold items |
45% | Cash or bank transfer | Returned to Consignor |
50% | Cash or bank transfer | Disposed of or Donated |
55% | Store credit | Returned to Consignor |
2.2 Items under 45% and 55% consignment options will be returned to the Consignor if unsold. We will notify the Consignor via email and we will hold these items for 2 weeks. Items not collected will be donated or disposed of at our sole discretion.
2.3 Items are listed for 12 to 14 weeks. After 3 to 4 weeks, items are discounted by 25%-50%.
The Consignor will be charged a $5.00 processing fee (per item) for collection of items before the expiry date has lapsed. The Consignor will be responsible for locating the items and requesting a retail assistant to process the return.
2.4 We will pay cash to the Consignor for amounts up to $80.00 and bank transfer for amounts exceeding $80.00. We require the Consignor to sign for cash outs or bank transfers for security purposes. Bank transfers will be processed Wednesday & Sunday evenings.
2.5 We will list items at our Encore Ponsonby store, but we reserve the right to transport and list items at our Encore Greytown store.
3. COLLECTION
3.1 We ask that the Consignor take sole responsibility to remain in contact with us regarding pricing, sales, payments and returns. We do not notify when items are sold. We will contact the Consignor via email unless requested otherwise.
3.2 We will endeavour to safeguard items, but we will not be liable for any theft or damage. The Consignor accepts all risk of loss or damage of their items.
3.3 Consignors not on the 50% option will be notified by email if they have items to collect and will have strictly 2 weeks to do so before items are donated, disposed of or resold.
3.3 The Consignor will absorb merchant’s fees incurred through Credit Card, Afterpay or Laybuy sales. The Consignor’s account will be automatically debited 2% of the sales price.
3.4 The Consignor acknowledges the terms and conditions of consignment. The consignment agreement is effective from the date of Consignor registration.
Please see in store for the most updated list of brands we don't accept.
Terms & Conditions
This website is operated by Encore Designer Seconds Ltd. Throughout the site, the terms "Encore", “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Encore Designer Seconds Ltd. Encore offers this website, including all information, tools, and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.
Encore reserves the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time.
Encore is not responsible if information made available on this site is not accurate, complete or current. The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. Any reliance on the material on this site is at your own risk.
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Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.
Certain products or services may be available exclusively online through the website. These products or services may have limited quantities and are subject to return or exchange only according to our Return Policy.
Encore has made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colors and images of our products that appear at the store.
Encore reserves the right to limit the quantities of any products or services that we offer. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of Encore. Encore reserves the right to discontinue any product at any time. Encore does not warrant that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you will meet your expectations, or that any errors in the Service will be corrected.
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For more detail, please review our Returns Policy.
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Occasionally there may be information on our site or in the Service that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies or omissions that may relate to product descriptions, pricing, promotions, offers, product shipping charges, transit times and availability. Encore reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions, and to change or update information or cancel orders if any information in the Service or on any related website is inaccurate at any time without prior notice (including after you have submitted your order).
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In no case shall Encore Designer Seconds Ltd, our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers, service providers or licensors be liable for any injury, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from your use of any of the service or any products procured using the service, or for any other claim related in any way to your use of the service or any product, including, but not limited to, any errors or omissions in any content, or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the service or any content (or product) posted, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the service, even if advised of their possibility. Because some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
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The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes.
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If in our sole judgment you fail, or Encore suspects that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, we also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to our Services (or any part thereof).
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