Seller Guide ◆ The Boutique Collective
How to Sell at The Boutique Collective
Everything you need to know — from booking your booth to picking up your earnings check. Follow these steps and you'll be set up for a successful week.
Step 1
Book Your Booth
Choose your booth type
Select from Women's, Men's, Children's, Juniors, Home, Furniture, or Vendor. Each booth is $30 for the week. Furniture booths are available in 6×6 ($30) or 8×8 ($40) spaces.
Pick your week
Use the availability calendar on the Sellers page to find an open week that works for you. Booth slots fill up — book early to secure your preferred week.
Complete checkout
Pay your booth fee securely through Stripe. You'll receive a confirmation email with your booking details, drop-off and pick-up times, and everything you need to get started.
Pick up your supplies
Once booked, feel free to stop in during store hours to pick up your hangers and safety pins so you can organize your items at home — or grab them when you drop off on Wednesday morning.
Step 2
Tag Your Items at Home
Use The Boutique Collective tagging system
After booking, you'll receive access to our tagging software. Log in and create a tag for each item you plan to bring. Each tag includes your seller ID, item price, category, and discount preference.
Select the right category for each item
When tagging, choose the category that matches your booth type: Women's (clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry & accessories), Men's (clothing, outerwear, shoes & accessories), Children's (clothing, shoes, toys, books & baby gear), Juniors (teen & junior clothing, shoes & accessories, sizes 0–13 / XS–XL), Home (décor, linens, small furniture & seasonal items), Furniture (larger furniture pieces — photo approval required before drop-off), or Vendor (handmade, artisan, or specialty goods). Selecting the correct category ensures your items are organized correctly on the sales floor and are easy for shoppers to find.
Set your own prices
You decide the price for every item. Price items fairly — think boutique resale, not garage sale. Items priced well sell faster and reflect the quality standard our shoppers expect.
Choose your discount setting
You can opt in to go 50% off by Monday. We strongly recommend this — it helps move inventory and qualifies you for our risk-free booth guarantee. Items that go on discount on Monday consistently sell at a higher rate.
Print and attach your tags on 90 lb white cardstock
Print your tags at home on 90 lb white cardstock (letter size) — this weight holds up throughout the week and cuts cleanly. Set your printer to Letter size with margins set to None or Minimum. Cut out each tag and attach it securely to each item by pinning through the clothing's own sewn-in tag using the safety pins provided — never pin directly through the fabric. Hang clothing items on the hangers provided. Items that are better folded (such as jeans, sweaters, or accessories) may be placed neatly on your booth shelves. Untagged items will not be accepted at drop-off.
🔒 Inventory closes Tuesday at 11:59pm
All items must be tagged and entered into the system by Tuesday at 11:59pm — the night before your drop-off. Once that deadline passes, your inventory is locked: no new items can be added and no existing tags can be edited or deleted. This applies to everything you plan to bring, including any items you might want to restock mid-week. Tag at your own pace in the days leading up to the deadline so you're fully prepared and nothing gets left out.
Step 3
Prepare Your Items
Quality is everything
Only bring items that are clean, pressed, and in excellent condition. Every item should look like it belongs in a boutique — not a donation bin. Inspect each piece for stains, missing buttons, broken zippers, or damage before tagging.
Dress the season
Shoppers are browsing for what they can wear right now. Bring items that match the current season. Spring and summer items sell significantly faster in warm months. Save heavy coats and sweaters for fall.
Hang everything
Clothing should be hung on the hangers provided. Items that are better folded (such as jeans, sweaters, or bulky pieces) may be placed neatly on your booth shelves. A well-organized booth — whether hung or neatly folded on shelves — reflects the boutique standard we maintain.
Furniture sellers — photo approval required
If you booked a Furniture booth, you must submit clear photos of each piece to [email protected] before drop-off. We'll confirm approval within 24–48 hours. Only approved items may be brought in on Wednesday. Items without prior approval will not be accepted.
Items we do not accept
The following will not be accepted under any circumstances: used bedding or linens, mattresses, car seats, stuffed animals, underwear and intimates, heavily worn or damaged items, items with stains, rips, or missing parts, and any recalled product. Before tagging your items, you are required to verify that none of your items are subject to a product safety recall. Visit www.recalls.gov to check the official CPSC recall database. Consignors are solely responsible for recalled items — The Boutique Collective, LLC will not compensate for any recalled item that is sold.
Step 4
Drop Off — Wednesday 8–10am
Arrive between 8am and 10am
Drop-off is Wednesday morning from 8am to 10am only. The store opens to shoppers after 10am, so please arrive within the window. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Set up your booth
You'll be assigned your booth space when you arrive. Bring your tagged, hung items and arrange your booth to look clean, organized, and inviting. Think boutique display — not a pile of clothes on a rack.
Grab your hangers and pins if you haven't already
If you didn't pick up your hangers and safety pins beforehand, you can grab them at drop-off. Make sure all clothing is hung before placing it in your booth.
You're done — the store does the rest
Once your booth is set up, you're free to go. You do not need to be present during the week. Our team handles all store operations, marketing, and shopper experience. Sit back and let the sales come to you.
Step 5
Your Booth Sells All Week
The store is open Monday through Saturday, 10am–7pm
Shoppers browse all week. You do not need to be present. Our team keeps the store clean, organized, and welcoming every day.
Restock during the week
If your booth is running low, you're welcome to stop in and restock during the week — but only with items that were already tagged and entered into the system before the Tuesday 11:59pm inventory deadline. No new items can be added after that cutoff. Plan ahead and tag any potential restock items before the deadline so you have them ready to bring in if needed.
Monday discount kicks in
If you opted in to the 50% discount, your items will automatically reflect that on Monday. This is the biggest sales day for discounted items — shoppers specifically come in on Mondays looking for deals.
Track your sales
Log in to your seller dashboard at any time to see which items have sold and your running earnings total.
Step 6
Pick Up — Tuesday 5–7pm
Return Tuesday between 5pm and 7pm
Pick-up is Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm only. Come collect any unsold items from your booth and return your hangers. The safety pins are yours to keep.
Return your hangers
Please return all hangers when you pick up your unsold items. Hangers are provided by The Boutique Collective and are needed for the next seller. The safety pins are yours to keep.
Late pick-up fee
If you do not show up to clean up your booth on Tuesday between 5–7pm, a $15 fee will be deducted from your earnings. Please make arrangements in advance if you cannot make it.
Leave your booth clean
Please leave your booth space clean and tidy for the next seller. Remove all items, tags, and any personal materials.
Step 7
Get Paid
You keep 70% of every sale
The Boutique Collective retains 30% to cover the venue, operations, and all marketing that brings shoppers through the door. You keep the rest — paid directly and securely through Stripe.
Payment is processed after pick-up
Your earnings are calculated after the week closes and your booth is cleared. Payment is sent to your Stripe account within a few business days of pick-up Tuesday.
Risk-free guarantee
If you set up Wednesday between 8–10am, offer at least 50% discount by Monday, and pick up your unsold items Tuesday between 5–7pm — and your sales still don't cover your booth fee — we will cover the difference. That's our promise to every seller.
Seller Tips
Tips for a Successful Week
Price items to sell, not to sit. Shoppers at The Boutique Collective expect quality at a fair price — not retail markup.
Presentation sells. A well-organized, visually appealing booth gets more attention than a crowded one.
Bring your best items. Curated booths outperform cluttered ones every time.
Opt in to the Monday discount. It's the single biggest driver of end-of-week sales.
Restock mid-week with pre-tagged items. Any items you plan to restock must be tagged and entered before the Tuesday 11:59pm inventory deadline — you cannot add new items after that cutoff.
Check your seller dashboard regularly to see what's moving and adjust your strategy.
Furniture sellers: submit your photos early. Approval takes 24–48 hours and items without approval will not be accepted.
Vendor booth sellers: your booth is for new, handmade, or curated goods only — not secondhand items. Use the same tagging system as all other booth types.
Important Reminders
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Drop-off is Wednesday 8–10am only. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
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Pick-up is Tuesday 5–7pm only. A $15 fee will be deducted from your earnings if you do not show up.
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Return your hangers at pick-up. Safety pins are yours to keep.
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Furniture sellers must receive photo approval before drop-off. Items without approval will not be accepted.
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All items must be tagged using The Boutique Collective tagging system before drop-off. Untagged items will not be accepted.
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Items that do not meet our quality standards will be removed from the sales floor.
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We do not accept donations. Every item must be priced by the seller.
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Vendor booth sellers: only new, handmade, or curated goods are permitted. Secondhand items are not accepted in a Vendor booth.
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