Alva’s Attic is looking for higher end women’s clothing, accessories and home decor.
For more information about specific items and categories we are looking for, please review the wants page.
Please review this page carefully before dropping off any items.
By dropping off items you are agreeing to the consignment terms below.
Please make note – due to the current surplus of inventory we are taking a limited number of items in January – thank you for your patience.
Clothing
- Drop off up to 5 items for the winter season.
5 items includes clothing, pieces of jewelry, shoes, and home decor - The 5 items should be preselected and ready to leave folded in a tote. Please refrain from using trash bags, plastic bins, boxes, safety pins, straight pins or elastic bands.
- Item condition: Check for pilling, holes, wear marks, and stains – check for underarm condition.
- Items are clean: Free of odor, musty smells, smoke, pet hair, etc. – (tricky odors are moth balls and smoke – if noticeable we will need to return)
- Items are ready to sell: Freshly laundered / folded / wrinkle free / steamed / ironed.
- Item quality: Lower quality fast fashion brands may not be accepted: Old Navy, Target, Walmart, Zara, H&M, Forever 21, Shein.
Shoes
- Good condition or better, gently worn soles, subtle wear marks
- Clean, dust free uppers and soles.
- Original box or dust cover is a plus!
- Shoes in box/bag with your identification form with Full Name, Email, Phone Number and drop off date.
Jewelry
- Clean, dust free – no need to polish.
- Each item should be untangled, and in separate bags or container.
- Include any details about the item such as the materials, year made or manufacturer.
Home Decor
- Small home decor items in like new condition – coastal themes, lamps, photos, art, holiday pieces.
- Clean and dust free – no need to polish or refinish.
- Check and document any damage, chips, cracks, flaws.
- In sturdy bins or box.
- Attach clear identification to item with Full Name, Email, Phone Number and drop off date.
Consignment Terms
Drop off must include identification form in your bag or box.
Provide your: Full Name, Email, Phone Number and drop off date – with tote, not on each item.
Dropped off items are exclusively sold by Alva’s Attic and cannot be sold online or any other marketplaces while in our possession.
Drop off items will be processed as soon as possible and put on the floor for sale – off season items will be returned for the appropriate selling season.
Pricing will be determined by Alva’s Attic – pricing will be competitively priced within the resale market trends.
All items are subject to price reductions when deemed necessary by Alva’s Attic.
60% of selling price will be retained by Alva’s Attic.
Alva’s Attic will do our best to protect your items – We assumes no liability for the loss, damage or destruction of any consigned items.
Imperfect merchandise that is too worn, in need of repair or cleaning will be returned or donated.
We reserve the right to refuse items that are – to worn, damaged, not authentic and or an undesired brand – these items will be returned or donated at the discretion of Alva’s Attic.
When your items are priced and tagged you will receive an email documenting date and price – after that consignor is responsible for checking with Alva’s Attic on the status of their account: call, email or stop in.
Drop off location:
134 Aquidneck Ave,
Middletown, Rhode Island
Operating Hours
| Monday | 11AM-4PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM-5PM – Dec 24 early closing 3pm |
| Thursday | 11AM-5PM – Dec 25 Christmas – closed |
| Friday | 11AM-5PM – Dec 26 – Closed |
| Saturday | 11AM-5PM |
| Sunday | 11AM-4PM |
Drop Off Schedule
December: No drop offs being accepted.
January:
Monday 5th – by appointment – (7 items max)
Thursday the 8th – by appointment – (7 items max)
Saturday January 10 – open drop off from 11-4 (5 winter items MAX)
January: January Drop off scheduler
Have a question or items to sell? Email beth@alvasattic.com or call 401-684-2963