Consignment percentage for clothing
Updated October 4, 2026
The usual range
The consignor's share is what they get from each sale. The shop keeps the rest as its commission.
| Consignor gets | Shop keeps | |
|---|---|---|
| Low end | 35% | 65% |
| Typical | 40% | 60% |
| High end | 60% | 40% |
What moves the split
- Price. A cheap top takes the same steaming, tagging and floor space as an expensive coat, so the shop's cut is higher on low-priced pieces.
- Brand. Designer and premium labels sell faster and for more, and their owners can shop around for a better split.
- Markdowns. Shops that mark unsold items down on a schedule can pay a little more, because stock keeps moving.
- Store credit. Many shops add a few points when the consignor takes their share as store credit.
A split tiered by price
Many shops give consignors a bigger share as prices go up, so their best pieces are worth bringing in. A common ladder:
| Item price | Consignor gets | Shop keeps |
|---|---|---|
| Under $100 | 40% | 60% |
| $100 to $500 | 50% | 50% |
| $500 and up | 60% | 40% |
Worked examples
What each side gets from a few typical sales with the ladder above, before any card fees.
| Sold for | Split | Consignor gets | Shop keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | 40% / 60% | $10 | $15 |
| $80 | 40% / 60% | $32 | $48 |
| $300 | 50% / 50% | $150 | $150 |
Setting it up in Consignment Hub
Consignment Hub uses one split per consignor: your shop's default, or a share you set for that consignor. Each item keeps the split it was taken in at, and each sale is split by what the customer paid, after discounts and before tax. It doesn't change the split by price on its own, so shops with a ladder give consignors of high-value pieces their own share.
Questions
What is a fair consignment split for clothing?
40% to the consignor and 60% to the shop is the most common split for everyday clothing. 50/50 is common for better brands, and 60% or more for designer pieces.
Do markdowns come out of the consignor's share?
The split stays the same: a markdown lowers the price, so both sides get less. Put the markdown schedule in your consignment agreement so nobody is surprised.
Who pays the card fees on a clothing sale?
It depends on the agreement. Some shops split the price before fees, others take a small fee from the consignor's share first. Write it down either way.