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STYLE & CLASS
604-734-5313
3109 Granville St.
Vancouver V6H3K1
MODERN UPBEAT
604-731-7762
3112 West Broadway St.
Vancouver V6K2H1
TASTEFUL TOUCH
604-536-2827
1446 Johnston Road
White Rock V4B3Z5
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Isn't It Time For A Change?

The thrill of the chase, the adrenalin rush of the hunt, the glow of conquest. You think it's perfect and you'll love it forever... but one day, the romance is gone. Ah, the fickle eye of fashion. Clothes don't promise happily-ever-after: they just sweep you off your feet for a while. When the thrill is gone, Turnabout is fair play. Clear out your closet of items that are just "too good to be thrown away" and come to Turnabout. Then, visit both of our shops and have fun re-filling your closet. Move on and fall in love again! With Turnabout you can profit from your past!

The Benefit of Consigning With Turnabout:
  • A quarter of a century in the consignment business. We have cultivated 5000 select consignors who love to shop the world.
  • Spacious, clean, attractive stores of 2000 square feet.
  • High traffic locations.
  • Professional, well-trained staff.
  • Customized personal service and payment options.
  • Computerized inventory records for consignors.
  • Dry-cleaning, pressing and repairing services; and
  • Off-season storage for consignors.
  • Free Parking.
  • Quality displaying and merchandising of stock.
  • Aggressive advertising and promotions to maintain our position as Vancouver's foremost consignment clothing store.

Consigning Has Never Been Turnabout
  1. First time consignors by appointment only.
  2. A minimum selling value per season is required to establish an account.
  3. After the initial appointment, drop off items at your convenience seven days a week.
  4. A computer list is provided for all items consigned. Items are marked down as necessary until they sell.
  5. The consignment period is six months: March - August for spring/summer and September - February for fall winter.
  6. You receive 40 per cent of selling price. Some exceptions apply. Cleaning and repairing charges are deducted. Payment is by cheque or monies or may be applied to store purchases
  7. Unsold items may be stored until the next season, returned to the consignor or, to charity.


How To Get The Most From Consigning:
  • Ask questions and understand the consignment contract.
  • Be realistic. Prices depend on the value, the age of the item, and, the demand for it.
  • Items must be "like new" and generally not more than two years of age.
  • We accept casual jeans to elegant ball gowns, nightwear and all accessories. Import scarves, belts, jewellery, hats, footwear and purses are in high demand.
  • Our shoppers love labels from: Gap, Banana Republic, Jones, DKNY, Calvin Klein, to Versace, Prada, Armani and Chanel.