Elden Seller Guide

Welcome to Elden Preloved Market! Your booth is your opportunity to create a clean, curated mini boutique that attracts shoppers and drives sales.

First-Time Seller Guarantee

We want you to feel confident selling with us.

If your 60% earnings do not exceed your booth rental fee, Elden will cover the difference.

Requirements:
• Follow setup and takedown schedule
• Participate in at least one 50% discount period during your rental
• Applies to first-time sellers only

What to Bring

• Freshly laundered clothing and preloved/like-new items
• Clean shoes, accessories, handbags, and home decor
• Optional: small displays or bins to keep smaller items together
• Extra inventory for restocking

Item Standards

All items must be:
• Clean and odor-free
• In good condition (no stains, holes, excessive pilling)
• Seasonally appropriate

Items that do not meet Elden standards will be removed

Pricing Strategy (THIS MATTERS MOST)

Price to sell, not to store.

• Most successful items are priced 20–60% of retail
• High-end brands can price higher if condition supports it

Competitive pricing = higher sell-through = more profit

What Sells Best

• Athleisure (Lululemon, Nike, Alo, fp Movement)
• Denim (Levi’s, Agolde, Madewell, Abercrombie, etc.)
• Dresses (seasonal, casual, event, resortwear — we are in Virginia Beach!)
• Neutral basics + trendy pieces
• Accessories (bags, hats, jewelry)
• Select vintage pieces

Booth Setup Tips

Create a mini boutique experience:

• Keep it clean and organized
• Face all hangers the same direction
• Group similar items together
• Avoid overcrowding

Curated > Cluttered

Tagging & Labels

• All items must be properly tagged and barcode labeled
• Pricing must be clearly visible
• Follow Elden’s tagging system and placement

Restocking

You may restock during your rental period. Don’t forget to check in and out with our front desk when you arrive.

Full booths sell better.

Payouts

Sellers receive 60% commission.

Payouts are issued electronically the following week after all unsold items have been fully removed from your booth and checked out with staff. Commissions will not be issued until all remaining inventory has been retrieved. Any items left behind after the designated pickup period may be subject to fees and/or become property of Elden.

Important Policies

• Booth rentals are paid in full and non-refundable
• Elden is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items
• Unsold items must be picked up on Friday during designated pick-up times
• Items not picked up, will automatically be charged a $10 breakdown fee and items may be donated or become property of Elden.

How to Maximize Your Sales

• Bring your best items…not leftovers. Think about whether it would be an item you’d feel comfortable purchasing again.
• Refresh your booth through your rental period or if you notice items aren’t selling.
• Promote your booth on social media often and share with friends and family.
• Price competitively from the start, especially if you plan to discount later in the week.

Pro Tip

Shoppers buy what looks good first.
Presentation + pricing = EVERYTHING.

Still have questions? We’re here to help — reach out anytime!