We’re so excited to help you consign your items with us. You can drop off your treasures anytime Monday through Saturday. No need for appointments— after you read through this info and pick out your items, you can drop off up to 50 items per household per day, as long as it’s up to 30 minutes before we close. Just a heads-up, we don't accept consignments on Sundays.
We’re all about quality and the right brands to ensure our inventory is top-notch, so if you’d buy it at Duck Worth Wearing, chances are someone else will too!
Please avoid using trash bags; instead, fold your items neatly in a tote, box, or reusable shopping bag. We’ll carefully inspect each item on the spot while you shop, and if we can’t accept something, we’ll return it to you right away.
Remember, you can only bring up to 50 items per household per day. Exceptions will be made for consignors that live more than an hour away from the store. Please call ahead to let us know you are coming.
Let’s make it easy and smart together! Read on...
At Duck Worth Wearing, we’re all about making consignment easy and rewarding for you. Here's a quick guide on what to consign with us and what items we can't welcome.
What to Consign:
- Clothing: From newborn sizes all the way up to youth sizes 18-20. We also accept maternity clothing and accessories.
- Toys, Books, and Games: Whether it's a beloved toy, a favorite book, or a fun game, we’re happy to take it.
- Shoes and Athletic Gear: Keep those little feet stylish and those kids active—bring in shoes and sports gear.
- Baby & Kids Equipment: Items like bouncers, swings, slings, and other baby and kids’ essentials are always welcome.
What We’re Unable to Welcome:
- Car Seats and Safety Equipment: This includes car seats, car seat bases, and other related items.
- Stuffed Animals & Plush Toys
- Cribs & Crib Mattresses
- Bathroom Items: Such as bath tubs, bath toys, potty chairs, and diaper genies.
- Feeding Items: Including bottles, sanitizers, food makers, etc.
- Breast Pumps and Breastfeeding Accessories
- Bedding: Including sheets, comforters, receiving blankets, etc.
- Diaper Bags
- Undergarments: Including socks, underwear, and tights.
- Shopping Cart Covers
- Rattles, Teething Toys, and Lovies
- Pregnancy Pillows
- Video Game Systems & Games
- Games & Puzzles without boxes or instructions
- Bedroom Decor: Such as hanging decor, curtains, lamps, and knickknacks.
- Personalized Items: Unfortunately, items with personalized names or designs aren’t suitable for resale.
- Recalled Items: Please check if your larger items have been recalled before bringing them in. You can do a quick recall search here to save yourself the trip.
Condition Guidelines:
- Age: Items should be 5 years old or newer.
- Cleanliness: Everything should be freshly laundered and neatly folded.
- Condition: We only accept items that are free of stains, odors, worn marks, tears, or pilling.
- Packaging: Please avoid using trash bags (especially scented ones). We prefer items folded in a tote, box, or reusable shopping bag.
Limitations:
- You can bring up to 50 items per household per day.
Please go through your items and only bring the best stuff that meets our standards set above.
Following these guidelines helps us keep Duck Worth Wearing a place where everyone loves to shop.
Clothing:
Abercrombie, Ambercrombie, Adidas, Art Class, Bizzy Izzy's, Carters, Cat & Jack, Catimini, DotDot Smile, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, Isaac Mizrahi, Justice, Kate Quinn, KicKee, Kyte Baby, Lulu and Roo, Mini Boden, Mud Pie, Nautica, Nike, Old Navy, Oshkosh, Rylee & Crew, Southern Bows & Bros, Tucker & Tate, Under Armour, and Zutano.
Shoes/ Footwear:
Adidas, Blowfish, Converse, and Nike
Character and Specialty Brands:
Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars
Toys & Accessories:
Barbie, Fisher Price, Little Tikes, Mattel, Paw Patrol, and Tonka Trucks.
Please note that the brands listed are not our exclusive brand list, as there are thousands of brands out there. These are just the in-demand ones that tend to sell best.
Consignment is accepted Monday through Saturday up to 30 minutes before closing.
Consignment is not accepted on Sundays.
January 3 - June 15
- Light Jackets & Zip-up Sweatshirts
- Rain Coats & Boots
- Short Sleeve Shirts
- Tank Tops
- Jeans & Capris (accepted until April 15th)
- Shorts & Skirts
- Dresses
- Swim Suits & Swim Shoes
- Sandals
- Soccer Cleats & Uniforms (Accepted until April 15th)
- Baseball Cleats & Uniforms (Accepted until April 15th)
March 1 - June 15
- Outdoor Toys
- Outdoor Equipment
July 1 - December 15
- Long Sleeve Shirts
- Fleece
- Flannel
- Jeans/Pants
- Corduroy
- Sweatshirts
- Fall jackets taken through August 31st
- Football & Soccer uniforms & cleats taken through August 31st (dates vary depending on inventory)
September 1 - December 15
- Coats
- Snow pants
- Snow boots
- Name brand hats, headbands, gloves & mittens
- Halloween costumes taken through October 15th
- Christmas items
- Toys, books, games, and equipment will be considered for consignment year round.
Consignment is taken seasonally. Dates included on this page are tentative and change depending on weather and current inventory. Please contact us if you have any questions about what items are currently being taken.
When your items sell the money goes directly onto your account. You receive 40% of the sale for items under $30 and 50% of the sale for items that sell over $30. Two options are available to receive your funds.
Store Credit
Can be used at both Duck Worth Wearing Locations and The Loft Resale just like cash.
Cash
Take out all or part of your account balance. Over $25 we issue a check.
If your item has not sold after 90 days they will be converted to store inventory. For items priced over $30, you will receive a call with the option to pick up your item or have it donated.
Converted items are either donated directly to charity or used to raise funds to support local programs and local/national/international missions. A few groups we support: Downtown Ames and Ankeny events, school PTO carnivals, homeless and needy families, Ankeny TAKE program.
A quote from one of our charities: "People are excited to see my white car arrive! One man took lots of clothes and shoes to bring to South Sudan when he travels there in July.... Thanks again"
Doing our part to reduce our footprint -Smart Business Challenge
Have questions?
Feel free to contact us during our store hours:
Monday - Friday 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
Phone: 515-233-4901 (Ames) or 515-964-7396 (Ankeny)
Email: quack@www.duckworthwearing.com
Thank you!
We're looking forward to meeting you!