Our Story
Consignment shopping was a groundbreaking concept when Repeat Boutique first opened its doors in Knoxville in the summer of 1977, thanks to the vision of owner, Ruth Perry. As a native of Knoxville and a resourceful homemaker, Ruth aimed to create a space where women could maximize their fashion choices within their budgets. With the help of her husband, Carl, and her children, Shauna and Dean, Ruth continues to work hard to make Repeat Boutique the best it can be!
Being the leading ladies’ consignment store in Knoxville, Repeat Boutique has served over 28,000 consignors over four decades. Ruth Perry and her team of 15 are committed to providing exceptional customer service to enhance your shopping and consignment experience.
What You’ll Find
Upon entering Repeat Boutique, you will find fabulous options in all price ranges. You will find one-of-a-kind items as well as many sought-after labels such as Ulla Johnson, Veronica Beard, Eileen Fisher, Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, Elie Tahari, Tuckernuck, Burberry, Milly, Farm RIO, Anthropologie, and Trina Turk. You will also find a GREAT selection of Talbots & Chico’s! When it comes to athletic wear, you can expect to find labels such as Lululemon, ALO, Athleta, and MORE!
In our shoe department, you will be spoiled with designer options like Golden Goose, Manolo Blahnik, Prada, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and Rag & Bone.
For the perfect accessory, Repeat Boutique has you covered with a fantastic collection of handbags and stunning jewelry! Our team is ready to assist you in selecting the ideal accessory with designer options including Brahmin, Tory Burch, Hobo, Kate Spade, Coach, Gucci, Chloe, Valentino, and Louis Vuitton.
How it Works
We are delighted that you are thinking about consigning with us! Here is an overview of our process, and if you have any questions about how our store operates, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or visit us in person.
1. Clothes Preparation
We accept women’s clothing exclusively. We look for current styles from the last 2-3 years. All items must be CLEAN, PRESSED, and HUNG ON HANGERS. Complimentary hangers are available for your convenience. Remember to collect hangers before bringing in your items. To establish an account, a minimum of 5 ACCEPTABLE items (excluding accessories) is required. On occasion, we will open an account for individual designer items. *We do not take lingerie, swimwear, or bridesmaids’ dresses.
2. Bring it in
We have high standards and only accept top-quality merchandise. Inspect for spots, snags, pulls, deodorant marks, stains inside garments, torn seams, collar and cuff stains, and missing buttons. Items with any unpleasant odors (e.g., smoke, mothballs, mustiness) will not be accepted. Check all pockets for personal items. To maximize your time and ours, please avoid presenting outdated styles, poorly conditioned items, or non-accepted labels.
3. accessories
We also welcome quality accessories like shoes, scarves, belts, handbags, hats, and authenticated jewelry. Shoes with inserts or dirtied interiors will not be accepted. Handbags should be clean inside, with personal belongings removed. For designer labels, items without authentication will be priced as replicas. For designer handbags, please provide the original receipt if possible.
4. in season
We only accept items in season. CONTACT US EACH SEASON FOR SPECIFIC DATES. Generally, we receive spring and summer items from December to mid-May and fall and winter items from June to November.
5. Pricing
Repeat Boutique sets the price. Consignors will receive payment on a variable split based on the selling price of each item as follows:
| Selling Price | Consignor Percentage |
|
$ 0.00 – $ 18.99 |
40% |
|
$ 19.00 – $ 99.99 |
50% |
|
$ 100.00 – $ 499.99 |
60% |
|
$ 500.00 – Up |
70% |
Account balances of $5 or more are available on or after the 10th of each month for items that have sold the previous month(s). Accounts with a balance of $10 or more may have their checks mailed for a postage and handling fee.
6. Mark Downs
Merchandise is marked down periodically as long as it remains at Repeat Boutique.
7. Unsold Items
Unsold items are disposed of following the terms of your signed Repeat Boutique contract. The store’s policy dictates that any unsold items priced at $40 or less will be donated to charity without any exceptions. Tax deduction forms can be provided annually upon request.
8. Receiving Hours
Consignment receiving hours are Monday – Friday 10:00-3:00. No appointment is necessary. We will accept consignments on Saturdays by appointment only.
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Store Hours:
Monday – Saturday
10:00 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
Receiving Hours:
Monday – Friday
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
by appointment only
