Sell With Us

How it Works:

If you are interested in consigning an item, please email photos of your item to our buyers. CLICK HERE to send us an email

Walk-ins are only accepted first-come first-serve between 10:00am - 10:45am on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and every other Monday. If you have more than 1 piece of furniture or 1 small box of items, we ask that you book an appointment for your items.

For any other times or larger quantities of items, appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call us at (607) 882-9039, or email us photos of your items.

  • All items should be clean, in good condition or better and free of odors such as smoke, pets, storage, etc.

  • Smaller items should be brought in a cardboard box or bag.

  • When you arrive to sell with us, come to Unit 8 of 401 Elmira Road, and pull in parallel to the curb.

  • Always check in with the intake team in Unit 8 before unloading your items.
  • If you cannot move something on your own, please bring someone along, such as a family member, roommate, partner, or other hired help. If you're unable to bring someone along to lift heavy items, please let us know so we can make arrangements to have staff available to assist you.

  • Items that we pass on will be returned to you right away.
Please Note: Items that arrive at Mimi's disassembled are subject to assembly/repair fees at the rate of $120/hr billed in 5 minute increments. Please discuss assembly requirements with the buyers and/or delivery person.

    What to Sell:

    We are selectively accepting furniture on consignment and housewares and décor that would sell for $20 or more; items that would sell for $20 or less may be bought outright. When deciding what to take in, we consider style, function, condition, what we already have in inventory,  and how well we think the items will sell in our market.

    We are looking for:

    Furniture

    • Bookcases, Shelves, & Small Cabinets
    • Loveseats, Futons
    • Colorful Sofas
    • Dressers, Chests of Drawers, & Bureaus
    • Entryway Benches, Racks, & Tables
    • Kitchen Islands & Carts
    • Daybeds, Loft Beds, Bunk Beds
    • Coat Trees & Coat Racks
    • End Tables, Coffee Tables, & Night Stands
    • Desks & Small Dining Tables
    • Patio/Outdoor Furniture

    Décor

    • Area Rugs 8’ x 6’ or Smaller
    • Plant and Gardening Items
    • Plant Stands
    • Plug in Pendant and Swag Lamps
    • Framed Wall Art
    • Sterling Silver
    • Exercise Equipment
    • Musical Instruments

    Home Appliances & Kitchenware

    • Everyday Glassware & Mugs
    • Cookware (Stovetop, Mixing Bowls, Cutting Boards, etc)
    • Everyday Dishes
    • KitchenAid & Stand Mixers

    Vintage Clothing*

    • 1950’s through 1990’s
    • In Good or Better Condition
    • Jewelry & Accessories
    • All Adult Sizes

    Contemporary Clothing*

    • 2000’s or Newer
    • Timeless or Retro Styles
    • In Good or Better Condition
    • Jewelry & Accessories
    • All Adult Sizes

    We are Selectively Accepting Spring Clothing

    • In Good or Better Condition
    • All Adult Sizes
    • Including Jewelry & Accessories
    • Vintage & Modern Styles

    Children’s Furniture**

    • Wooden Tables, Chairs, & Highchairs
    • Changing Tables & Dressers

     

    *Currently limited to 30 pieces of clothing per hour-long appointment. Limit 1 appointment per day per client

     

    **We will check the item(s) for recalls when you arrive (we require a legible model number) You can also check for recalls, yourself, before bringing the item(s) in. Just go to www.cpsc.gov and enter the model number!

    Colors and Styles That Sell Well

    • Mid-Century Modern Style Furniture
    • Scandinavian Style Furniture
    • Arts & Crafts / Mission Style Furniture
    • 90’s Clothing
    • Bright Vibrant Colors
    • Lightweight Furniture -Good for Apartments!
    • Contemporary Clean-Line Furniture
    • IKEA, Stickley, Nichols & Stone, Bassett
    • Syroco, iitalla, Fiesta, OXO, Tupperware

     

        We are being selective with:

         

         

        • Full & Queen Platform Beds
        • China & Curio Cabinets
        • Cribs & Toddler Beds**
        • Large Dining Tables
        • Blankets & Throw Pillows

        While we do take in these items, we're very selective about the ones we bring into the store, so please check with us before bringing them in.

         

        We are not currently accepting:

        • Rugs & Runners over 8’ x 6’
        • China-/Curio- Cabinets (larger than 50”W or 72”H)
        • Any Items In Need of Repair (No Project Pieces)
        • Tilt-Top Tables & Pub Tables
        • Double-Pedestal Dining Tables
        • Hardwired Hanging Lamps (add a plug & it’s fine!)
        • Single Dining Chairs
        • Linens NOT New in Package (Including: Curtains, Tablecloths, Napkins, Placemats, Curtains, Sheets, etc.)
        • Sewing Machines & Sewing Machine Tables
        • Any seasonal decor (other than Spring)
        • Winter, Summer, Fall, & Lightweight Fall Clothing
        • Children’s Clothing
        • Twin & King Beds & Partially Complete Beds
        • Beds that Require a Box Spring
        • Mattresses and Box Springs

        For more information, just ask! We're happy to answer any questions you might have about selling via phone, email, or in person.

         

        Pricing & Payment:

        Consignment
        We typically consign furniture , kitchen appliances, and items that we would price for $20 or more.  Our Intake Specialists will work with you to find a selling price that feels right to you and will work in our market. Our consignment period is 60 days and you are paid after your consignment items sell. You will receive 40% of the selling price in check or 50% in store credit (this choice is made when you first consign your item(s) and cannot be changed at a later date. Store Credit cannot be converted to Cash or vice versa.)

        Buying Outright
        We are selectively buying small items such as dishes and décor “outright”. Rather than the items going on consignment, the seller receives 30% of what we expect to sell the items for in a check or 40% in store credit upfront.

        If you are leaving Central New York, we may also be able to buy your furniture “outright”. Please reach out to our Intake team to discuss these arrangements ahead of time.

        Out-of-Season items may also be purchased outright, though our offer will reflect the additional costs of storage. 

         

        Photo of a man in a black "Mimi's Attic" t-shirt standing in the back of an empty moving truck.

        Mimi's Movers:

        We are *not* currently offering pick up and delivery services. We're working to create new partnerships and opportunities to ensure the best experience for our wonderful patrons. Please ask about options over the phone or while you're visiting in the shop!