- 1). Gather the shoes that you rarely wear and separate them by category: evening, day casual and day professional. Pumps, loafers and sandals with straps are favorites of consignment stores; the more well-known the brand name the better.
- 2). Assess damages including scuff marks, worn or torn heels and separating seams. Polish or buff those shoes that lack luster and consider having heel work done on an otherwise great-looking pair of shoes.
- 3). Check the yellow pages under "resale," "secondhand," "clothes" or "consignment." Call each consignment shop and ask if it consigns shoes, making appointments with those that do.
- 4). Have a sales associate explain the store's policy. Typically, items are kept for 30 to 60 days. Non-selling items will be returned to you, while those that sell will earn you a portion of the selling price.
- 5). Keep a record of what you consign. If you don't hear from the store, call a few days before your selling period ends. Depending on the store, you may receive cash, credit or a check.
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