Consignment Announcements
- Large batch drop-off policy update:
Click here for details. - We are now accepting winter gear and clothing on consignment. Spring and summer consignment ends October 1st.
- We've upgraded our consignment software! Click here for more information and policy updates.
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How to Consign Your Gear
We accept consignment every day at our Burlington location until one hour before we close. Here's how it works:
1. Get Your Gear Ready
Before you come in, clean and assess your gear for wear, defects, and missing parts. We accept outdoor gear, clothing, and footwear in good or better condition.
It can be helpful to put together a list of your gear ahead of time that includes the info below, but our staff will help you during consignment if you aren't able to.
- Brand
- Description of gear
- How much your gear cost when it was new
- How much you'd like to sell your gear for
2. Bring In Your Gear
Once you've got your gear together, come to OGE and head to the consignment desk in the basement.
- If you're consigning skis, snowboards, ski boots, ski bindings, or bikes, you'll need to stop off at our service department desk first for one of our techs to check over the condition of your gear.
Before we take in your gear, we'll create a consignment account for you using your name, email address, and phone number. Then, we'll assess your gear's condition, accept (or reject) it, and help you price it.
After we complete your intake, we'll give you a quick tutorial on how to check your consignment credit balance and the status of your gear on our website.
Large Batches of Gear
To keep things running smoothly for everyone, we’ve updated our intake process for larger drop-offs:
- Large batches (25+ items): These will no longer be processed on the spot.
- How it works: Simply drop off your items and our consignment team will carefully review them, set pricing, and upload everything to your consignor portal.
- Turnaround time: Most large batches will be fully processed and visible in your portal within 72 hours of drop-off.
This policy helps us keep intake quick and efficient while giving your gear the attention it deserves.
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Mail-in Consignment
If you aren't able to make it in to Burlington, you're welcome to ship your gear to us. Address it to:
Outdoor Gear Exchange
Attn: Consignment
37 Church Street
Burlington, VT 05401
You are responsible for the cost of shipping to us as well as the cost of shipping back refused gear. Email a list of what you'd like to consign to consignment@gearx.com before shipping it and we'll let you know if we'll accept it. If you don't want your refused gear shipped back to you, we'll donate it.
After we receive and accept your gear, we'll email you with suggested pricing.
Getting Paid
When your gear sells, you will receive 60% of its selling price in OGE store credit.
- The store credit will be posted to your OGE customer account.
- Your store credit will be posted to your account immediately when an item sells.
- In the event that an item is returned due to a defect, you will be charged back the amount you were credited for the sale.
- You can cash out your store credit to receive 50% of your gear's selling price by:
- NEW! Requesting a PayPal payout.
- Requesting a check. Requested consignment payout checks are mailed at the end of each month.
- We are unable to send out checks for less than $50 unless all of your gear has been sold.
- Coming into our Burlington store and requesting cash from the drawer.
- To use your store credit online at gearx.com, it needs to be converted to an OGE gift card first.
- You can check your items sales history by logging into our online portal.
Payout Examples
| Amount Your Gear Sold For | Store Credit Payout | Cash Payout |
|---|---|---|
| $74.99 | $44.99 | $37.50 |
| $289.99 | $173.99 | $145.00 |
| $19.99 | $11.99 | $10.00 |
Once your credit is in your account, it'll never expire. You can use it for in-store purchases, online purchases on our website, or you can redeem it for its cash value.
Using Your Credit Online
To use your consignment credit on our website, it needs to be converted to an OGE gift card first.
Cashing Out Your Credit
You can cash out up to $100 of your consignment credit at the front registers of our Burlington location. For amounts greater than $100, you'll need to request a check.
What We're Accepting
These lists are not all-inclusive and what we accept depends on seasonality, our current inventory, and our staff's discretion. You can contact us ahead of time if you're not sure if we'll accept a piece of gear.
Currently Accepting
Outdoor gear must be in good or better condition, clean, and free of defects.
- Ski/snowboard gear*
Skis
Poles
Snowboards
Ski/snowboard boots
Sleds
*Please bring ski/snowboard gear to our service desk area to be checked over before consigning. - Winter clothing/outerwear
Ski jackets
Puffies
Rain Shells
Winter pants/bibs
Baselayers
Kid's winter clothing - Winter hats/gloves/scarves
- Ski goggles
- Winter footwear
- Winter-specific packs and bags
Ski/snowboard packs
Ski/boot bags - Camping Gear
All-season tents
Sleeping bags
Sleeping pads
Stoves and cooking equipment
Pocket knives and multitools
Modern headlamps - Select climbing gear
Climbing shoes
Climbing protection - Select summer clothing and footwear*
*All summer apparel and footwear intake ends for the season on October 1st.
Not Accepting
- Summer clothing accessories
Baseball caps/trucker hats/sun hats - Bikes/biking gear
- Bike jerseys
- Climbing harnesses and ropes
- Helmets of any kind
- Paddling Equipment
Canoes, kayaks, and SUPs
Paddling accessories
Paddling clothing - Casual footwear
Boat shoes, sneakers, mary janes, clogs - Leggings
- Fashion/casual brands
J. Crew, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Old Navy, etc. - Car roof racks and roof rack accessories
- Intimate apparel
- Footwear insoles
- External frame backpacks
- Used water bottles
- Used water filters
- Most cotton t-shirts, shorts, pants, and sweatshirts
Consignment Policies
Payment Policy
- When your gear sells, you will receive 60% of its selling price in OGE store credit. The store credit will be posted to your OGE customer account.
- Your store credit will be posted to your account immediately when an item sells.
- In the event that an item is returned due to a defect, you will be charged back the amount you were credited for the sale.
- You can cash out your store credit to receive 50% of your gear's selling price by:
- Requesting a PayPal payout.
- Requesting a cash payout from the front registers of OGE.
- Requesting a check. Requested consignment payout checks are mailed at the end of each month.
- We are unable to send out checks for less than $50 unless all of your gear has been sold.
- To use your store credit online at gearx.com, it needs to be converted to an OGE gift card first.
- You can check your items' sales history by logging into our online portal.
Pricing Policy
- We will help you price your gear during the consignment intake process. Pricing is dependent on your gear's condition, its desirability, and our current inventory.
- Expect to price gear in good or better condition at 40% - 60% of its current retail value.
- Gear in brand-new condition must be priced at least 20% less than its current retail value.
Discounting Policy
- When your gear sells at a discounted price, your payout will be based on that rate.
- If your gear doesn't sell within three months of being consigned, it will be discounted automatically.
- We may discount your gear by up to 10% before three months have passed for qualifying circumstances.
- If the price of your gear becomes greater than 80% of its current retail value, it will be discounted.
Consigned Item Policies
Removing Items from Consignment
- In the event that you want to retrieve an item you previously consigned we ask that you complete the Item Request Form
- We cannot guarantee that we will be able to locate your item before it sells.
- If you need your item urgently, we suggest that you visit the store and locate your item on the sales floor and bring it to our Consignment Team to be removed from consignment.
Lost and Stolen Item Policy
- If you cannot locate your item, we will have two weeks to search for it.
- In the event that we cannot locate your item, you will receive store credit based on a selling price of 10% off its current selling price.
Damaged Item Policy
- We are not responsible for damage to your gear while it is on consignment.
- If your consigned gear is determined to be unsellable, we will notify you to request that you pick it up within 2 weeks.
Seasonal Merchandising Policy
- During busy seasons, it may take up to 14 days for your consignment to be merchandised on our sales floor.
- Out-of-season items may be removed from our sales floor and back-stocked.
Donation Policy
- If your gear hasn't sold within 12 months of being consigned, we reserve the right to donate it to one of our community partners.
- We don't notify you when your gear has been donated.
