Whether you're downsizing your wardrobe or testing resale for the first time, choosing the right sales channel can make a big difference. Today, there are multiple options to choose. You could handle everything yourself: listing items on peer-to-peer platforms like Tradera, Vinted, or Vestiaire Collective. It’s DIY and flexible, but it also means you're setting the price, managing inquiries, shipping, returns, and everything in between.
Consignment selling offers another option. You hand over your items to professionals who handle pricing, presentation, and sales strategy. It’s less work on your end, but in addition it can give your products better visibility, and even result into higher returns.
Consignment stores often have online and physical environments, which gives your clothes visibility in different channels. Whereas in the past online sales have been growing, now a growing number of buyers are looking to shop in physical stores. In 2024 in Sweden and across the Nordic region, e-commerce sales declined by 3.7%, whereas in-store sales grew by almost 12%—a signal that shoppers value the in-person experience.
Working with a consignment store also means you benefit from seasoned pricing professionals. Whereas when pricing products yourself, you might price them too low and leave money on the table, or price them too high and they will never sell, in consignment stores your clothes are priced by secondhand professionals. Consignment pros have seen it all, across thousands of items, so they price based on trends, demand, and market value. They know what sells, and at what price.
Beyond practical benefits, selling in local consignment shops supports brick-and-mortar businesses in your own neighbourhood, benefiting your community and your style ecosystem, as well as supports sustainable consumption as emissions from shipping and last-mile delivery are often avoided.
Here in Stockholm, the consignment scene is vibrant and varied. There are plenty of well-curated consignment stores to choose from, but each has its own process, commission model, and specialty. That’s why we as fashion resale experts created this guide: to help you compare leading consignment stores across Stockholm, covering all the key details from what they accept, to how long they’ll sell your item, and when you’ll get paid to help you confidently choose the option that fits what you’re selling and what you value most.
In this guide, we’ve reviewed 14 consignment stores based in Stockholm. You can find many more consignment stores in the city, but we’ve picked these ones based on their recognition and location. Some of the stores in this guide specialize in certain styles or categories, and some accept clothing and accessories more broadly. In addition to style and categories, the stores differ in terms of their commissions, sales periods, and other practical sales details.
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The first thing to look at when you’re deciding a consignment store to sell at, is the category. Some stores sell products from women, men and children, but some stores focus only in one or two categories.
Not all stores accept the same types of items. Some specialize in premium designer pieces, while others focus on more seasonal, trend-led items or curated vintage.
Whereas some stores name precisely brands they don’t accept or brands they prefer, most of the stores also look at pieces case by case. For example when it comes to high street brands (e.g. H&M and Zara) most stores accept selected pieces from the brands. Usually, this means that they accept more special and high-quality pieces from these brands.
Most stores also have clear guidelines on what they do not accept. Many stores do not accept underwear, swimwear, workout clothing, or ultra-fast fashion (brands such as Shein or NA-KD). To get full understanding of the products and brands not accepted, visit the brand’s website or ask them directly.
Overall, clothing brands can generally be grouped into four categories, though some fall in between. For example, the H&M-owned Arket is often perceived as premium but it can be seen sitting closer to high street, while brands like Totême and Isabel Marant are seen as premium but sometimes also positioned as luxury. We’ll soon publish a detailed guide outlining which brands belong to each category and which ones consignment stores in Stockholm accept.
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Commission rates across Stockholm’s consignment stores vary quite a bit between categories. Whereas in women’s and men’s clothing, the most common commission for seller is 40%, with some stores using a sliding scale and giving higher commission for more expensive products. The exception in the market is ReRobe, which gives the customer always a 50% commission. In children’s clothing stores, the commissions are lower, usually 20-40%.
When choosing a consignment store, it’s worth also checking whether the commission changes over time. Some stores reduce their commission or lower the price if an item hasn’t sold within the first month.
One of the biggest differences among consignment stores is the selling period they offer. Whereas some stores keep products in sale only for 30 days, other stores stretch out the period for a full year.
Before your items hit the floor, most stores review them for quality and fit. During this process, they consider the product’s brand, style, and overall quality, and check whether it matches the store’s aesthetic. The process varies between stores: while some handle approvals only in person, others also offer the option to do it via email or through a mobile app (such as the Ribbn app!).
Another factor to consider when choosing the consignment store, is the way of delivering the products to the store (especially if you are living outside of Stockholm city centre!). Nearly all stores accept drop-off at the store, and for many stores that is the only way for customers to deliver products. Although, some stores also allow customer to ship products to them, and ReRobe offers also at home pick-up for customers.
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The last thing when choosing the consignment store you want to sell with, is to look at the process how the seller payments are handled. Each store handles seller payouts differently: some let you choose when you get paid, while others have set timelines.
This is an important point to consider, especially if selling periods are long. If your sale period lasts several months but most of your items sell within the first weeks, you may not be able to cash out unless the store offers flexible payout terms.
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Thank you for checking out Ribbn’s guide to fashion consignment selling in Stockholm. We’ll be continuing this series, and introducing also guides for selling online, as well as selling on consignment in different European cities.
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