FAQs

1. How does consignment work?

The furniture and decor you see at Furn is owned by (usually local) community members. We take in what we think our customers are interested in buying. When we sell it we split the sale 50/50 with the consignor. Purchases at Furn you are exactly what “buying local” means. Check out the Consign With Us tab if you want more info on partnering with us.

2. Does Furn pick up and deliver?

Yes we do! It’s $75 for one item that fits in the back of our pickup (if you live close to the store and there are no flights of stairs). Need to make a larger purchase? We will use a rented truck and deliver as much as you buy (one delivery trip) for $150 (and do stairs). Our delivery radius is about 15 mins from the store. We typically pick up and deliver on Tuesdays.

3. How does the pricing work?

We aim for that top price to be about 60% of current retail value. From there, items discount at 15 days, 30 days, and then at 50 days. We don’t negotiate on pricing until after an item has been in the shop for 60 days. Why? Often a customer is gambling that they will be able to purchase an item after a discount. Discounting early sabotages the folks who are taking a chance that the piece will be there on a markdown day. In addition, we don’t own the furniture and so we have a responsibility to our consignors to do our best on their behalf.

4. What happens when we don’t sell something?

First, we cry. It’s a bummer when we aren’t successful (and our rent is $$$$!). Then, we call the consignor. They can pick up the item, we can slash the price for a few more days, or we can donate the item. We typically donate to the African Community Center, a Denver based non profit supporting families who are new to the United States (refugees).