Maizie Shop Consignment Apparel

I’ve been visiting here every other month or so now and I can always find something interesting, in great condition, and at a good price. My teenage daughter is also able to find things that work for her, too. Their inventory seems to turn over pretty quickly, compared to other consignment shops I’ve been to. Wished the place wasn’t so cramped and the dressing rooms were nicer.

I have been consigning and shopping at Maizie for several years. The store has a great selection of clothing and accessories at amazing prices. You never know what treasures you will find. There is always a good selection of designer handbags and shoes. The owner Karen and her team are always helpful and give honest fashion advice when asked.

I have consigned at Mazie several times. If nothing else, consigning here will cure your shopping addiction when you see how little you get for your goods. I’ve consigned brand new clothes and shoes, never worn with tags, in the box, and have never gotten back more than 15% of my purchase price. On average it’s less than 8%. The worst I got was 2% on a $ 200 designer item (that’s $ 4.00), which killed consigning at this store for me.
The shops polices work against the consignor. The pricing structure includes dramatic mark downs every three weeks (the date and new price are printed on the label). This tactic is too aggressive as the «regulars» are bargain hunters; they keep their eye on an item and wait for the price to drop.
Mazie also charges an annual fee for the privileged of consigning with them. They charge a check and stamp fee, and will only send your money if you have over $ 34.00 due, otherwise you have go to pick up your money in person (I imagine this «forgotten» money is a very lucrative revenue source).
If you decide to consign with Mazie, ask about the seasonal calendar. If you bring items in that are off season or too far into the current season, they won’t take the goods. Likewise, if you go in at the beginning of the season they may take everything just to have stock, but your goods will sell for less because it’s too early in the season and the markdown structure.
Think carefully about picking up your unsold goods. I personally wouldn’t bring anything back in my house that’s been in that store, so once it’s gone, it’s gone.
My overall recommendation is that if you have some okay clothes that you would otherwise toss out, give Mazie a try. However, if you itemize your taxes, you might be better off donating the item and taking the deduction.
On the plus side, the owner is very pleasant.

Tucked away behind a jewelry store and next door to a really good chicken wing restaurant, this consignment store is small, tidy and has helpful workers. Scarsdale is pretty chi chi, however, the clothing selection here the day I visited seemed to be more of the Ann Taylor and Chicos variety vs. high end. The accessories however, had a bunch of hidden gems like the mint condition Hobo bag that and a near mint condition Gucci bag that my friend and I scored. Lots of authentic Louis Vuitton, Coach, and the occasional boutique designer like Anya Hindmarch as well. I have a feeling that if I came here regularly, I’d be more likely to score high end designer apparel deals than I did today due to the infrequent schedule that the proprietress takes in potential stock items.