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The Runway by La Chic ADVANTAGE

Is your closet overflowing with items you no longer wear or do you have your heart set on something new? Whatever your reason The Runway by La Chic is the ultimate destination to consign your treasured pieces. There are many advantages in selling with The Runway by La Chic. Our parent company LA CHIC is a renowned Western Canadian retailer specializing in luxury, European designer brands for over 45 years. We have a far reaching and established customer base of affluent women. Our online presence within La Chic's website offers our sellers guaranteed views of their items and maximized opportunities for sales.

What We Consign

  • Genuine
  • Specific designer brands
  • Clothing up to five (5) years old lightly used and in New to Excellent condition (read our condition guide here)
  • Handbags in good to excellent condition
  • Accessories/Jewellery in very good to excellent condition

     We DO NOT Buy

  • Vintage (unless super brands)
  • Shoes are not accepted at this time
  • Merchandise in poor condition
  • Mid range brands (i.e. Tom Baker, Alice & Olivia etc.)
  • Counterfeit items

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Our Consignment Fees

For Clothing:

  • Items under $500: 50% Consignment Fee
  • Items ranging between $500 - $5000: 40% Consignment Fee
  • For items $5000 to $10000: 30% Consignment Fee
  • For items $10000 and up: 20% Consignment Fee

For Handbags and Accessories

  • Items under $500: 150$ Flat Fee
  • Items ranging between $500 - $5000: 30% Consignment Fee
  • For items $5000 to $10000: 20% Consignment Fee
  • For items $10000 and up: 12% Consignment Fee

 

Expert Selling Tips

  • Include clear photos, showing true color and any area prone to wear i.e. Clothing (lining, buttons, collar) Handbags (interior lining, corners, handle, external base) Belts (buckle)
  • If you have it, add a picture of the tag or receipt so we can confirm size/model/material
  • Accurately describe any wear, aging or included accessories i.e. dust bag, straps, original boxes
  • Year and place of purchase

How to sell with The Runway by La Chic:

Drop Off at our premises Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Bring in your item (if you have please bring the original receipt/dustbag/authenticity card)
  • Create an account with us
  • Product is then assessed through our authentication process and within (four) 4 business days if we proceed with selling your item(s) we will email you our preliminary quote and conditional acceptance
  • Email us approval to proceed
  • Item(s) are then photographed and listed on our online store for a period of three (3) months
  • Upon sale of your item(s) you will be paid within fifteen (15) days in Canadian Dollars. We have a variety of payment options available to suit your needs, including Cheque, Swift Payment (US and International clients only), and La Chic store gift cards.
  • If your item(s) does not sell within the three (3) month period it can either be returned or continue to be listed with us at a discounted price that is mutually agreed upon for an additional two (2) month period. If you decide to withdraw your item(s) before the initial three (3) month period you will be required to pay a $200 CDN fee which covers our time and labour for photography, advertising and authentication

Online:

  • Submit your information and product details via our submission above. Be sure to upload clear photos of the product and include a brief summary of its condition and any existing problematic areas
  • Upon receipt of your submission we will send you a confirmation email of receipt
  • We will review your submission and within (four) 4 business days if we proceed with selling your item(s) we will email you our preliminary quote and conditional acceptance
  • Item(s) will then be required to be brought or shipped to our premises with the signed consignment quote for review and to go through our authentication process 
  • Within (three) 3 business days we will send you our final agreement and quote for you to accept and sign
  • An account will be created for you
  • Item(s) are then photographed and listed on our online store for a period of up to three (3) months
  • Upon sale of your item(s) you will be paid within fifteen (15) days in Canadian Dollars. We have a variety of payment options available to suit your needs, including Cheque, Swift Payment (US and International clients only), and La Chic store Gift Cards
  • If your item(s) does not sell within the three (3) month period it can either be returned or continue to be listed with us at a discounted price that is mutually agreed upon for an additional two (2) month period. If you decide to withdraw your item(s) before the initial three (3) month period you will be required to pay a $200 CDN fee which covers our time and labour for photography, advertising and authentication

Additional Information:

If an item is proven to be counterfeit by our authentication process than the seller/consignor will be charged a $300 authentication fee to cover our time and labour in order to have the item(s) returned to them. It is also the sole responsibility of the seller/consignor to pick up their item(s) within a ten (10) day period. If the item is not picked up within that time period it will be donated.