on consignment

phrase

: shipped to a dealer who pays only for what is sold and who may return what is unsold
goods shipped on consignment

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Keep in mind, too, that thrift stores generally operate on a donation basis, whereas antique stores may operate on consignment, adds Jennifer Johnson, the owner of True Fashionistas, the largest lifestyle resale and consignment store in Florida. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

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“On consignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20consignment. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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