Consignment percentage for kids' clothing and gear
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 | 30% | 70% |
| Typical | 40% | 60% |
| High end | 50% | 50% |
What moves the split
- Low prices. Kids' clothes often sell for very little, so the shop needs a bigger share to cover handling each piece.
- Big gear. Strollers, cribs and high chairs sell for more, so shops usually give a higher share on them.
- Seasonal turnover. Shops that only take in-season items and clear the rest quickly can afford a better split.
- Seasonal sale events. Pop-up kids' consignment sales often pay 60 to 70%, because consignors tag their own items and often help out.
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 $50 | 35% | 65% |
| $50 to $200 | 40% | 60% |
| $200 and up | 50% | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $12 | 35% / 65% | $4.20 | $7.80 |
| $60 | 40% / 60% | $24 | $36 |
| $220 | 50% / 50% | $110 | $110 |
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 percentage do kids' consignment stores pay?
Most pay 30 to 40% of the sale price, in cash or as store credit, with more on big items like strollers. Seasonal consignment sales, where consignors tag their own items, often pay 60 to 70%.
Is it better to buy kids' items outright?
Buying outright pays the parent at once but ties up the shop's cash. Consignment pays only when an item sells, which suits a shop taking in lots of small items.
Do safety recalls matter for kids' consignment?
Yes. Check car seats, cribs and other gear against recall lists before accepting them, and set an age limit for car seats. Your agreement can say recalled items are handed back.