Items Accepted
Top Reasons Items Get Pulled
Stains are #1, followed by off-season items — each unaccepted item costs you $1. Inspect every item in bright light and confirm it's in-season before you tag. See our Stain Checking Checklist for exactly where to look. When in doubt, leave it out.We don’t list every single item
If it’s something we sell — ladies, mens, teens and maternity clothing, kids gear and toys, furniture, home goods, tools and more — in sellable condition and in season, and isn’t called out below as not accepted, we probably take it. Children’s clothing is the one thing EE never takes; that goes to Kids EveryWEAR.Selling ladies’, men’s, teen, or household items? You’re in the right place.
EverythingELSE is our sale for everything beyond children’s clothing: ladies’, men’s, teen, maternity, kids’ toys and gear, furniture, home goods, tools, and more.
We accept clothing, shoes and accessories in current styles only, from everyday labels to designer brands — you’ll find lululemon, Vuori, Athleta, Anthropologie, Patagonia and Nike on our racks. No outdated styles or fast fashion like Shein or Temu (see Brands Not Accepted ↓).
We host three distinct sales twice each year: EverythingELSE; BoutiqueBASH, our boutique-only sale and another place to sell boutique pieces; and Kids EveryWEAR for children’s clothing.
🚫 No Standard Children's Apparel or Shoes
To optimize space for everything else, we DO NOT ACCEPT children's clothing, accessories, or kids shoes at EverythingELSE.
This includes all children's clothing items, kids footwear through size 3, monograms, boutique styles, youth hats/socks/belts, children's backpacks, and youth luggage designs.
Have children's items to sell?
Sell them at our Kids EveryWEAR Consignment Sale Event!
About Items Accepted & Fines
All items must be clean, current, in excellent new or like-new condition, complete, and with working batteries and required cords!
- Size Limits: For EE events, no children's clothing items marked XL or sizes 14, 16, 18, 20 are permitted. Only adult sizes apply.
- Condition: No outdated styles, off-season fabrics, yellowing layout, bleach spots, tiny holes, minor stains, or neck rings.
- Value & Completeness: Standard apparel must be valued at and worth $4 and up to be checked in. Undergarments can be priced at $2 and up. Shoes & accessories: No minimum price. Toys must be verified complete.
- Puzzles/Games: Must be 100% complete! Mark "Counted/Complete" or "Verified Complete" directly on the tag.
We do not accept vintage or hand-painted items, or items missing pieces or in need of repair. A fee of $1 per item will be deducted from your check for each unaccepted item brought to the sale. Unacceptable large items will result in a $10 disposal fee. Fines are listed on your Seller Report.
To keep the EverythingELSE Sale top-notch and ensure your items sell, our Crew actively checks racks and removes items that are off-season, stained, damaged, or not the correct sizes. We know mistakes happen! We hold every item we pull as unacceptable — white and colored tag — through the end of Pickup, so you can retrieve or inspect it before it's donated.
Thank you so much for double-checking your items at home - it helps us maintain a clean, organized, and amazing shopping experience for everyone!
Short on time — or can't make Drop-off?
We Tag for You — no time to tag? Let our We Tag Team tag, price, hang, and place everything for you. Learn more →
Drop 'n Go — you tagged and priced it, but have no time to place it, or prefer we get the placement right? Bring it in and our Drop 'n Go Team sets it out in the right spots. Learn more →
Special Drop-off — can't make the regular Drop-off windows? Sign up for a paid Special Drop-off time that fits your schedule. Learn more →
💡 Pro-Tip: The "Inspection Light" Trick
Stains are the #1 reason items are rejected. Check all items under bright, natural light before tagging. Check armpits, collars, cuffs, and linings!
Check at the Crew Check-in table at Drop-off to get questionable items approved and have tag marked "accepted", but please err on the side of caution.

✨ These items must be NEW
- Candles (exceptions below)
- Cheese Boards
- Cleaning Products
- Cutting Boards
- Disposable Containers
- Gift Wrap
- Lotions
- Makeup
- Oils
- Pacifiers
- Perfumes
- Scentsy
- Stationery
- Water Bottles
- Infant Terry Hooded Towels (Muslin baby towels, beach & bath towels can be like-new)
- Infant Blankets (Muslin or boutique can be like-new)
👕 Can be like-new:
All other items on the accepted list!
🔋 Power check:
Working batteries are required for ALL battery-operated items. Cords must be included when needed so items can be tested at Sort Station.
🛑 Unacceptable:
NO odor, small stains, slight rust, pilling, worn spots, pet hair, or tiny holes. All items must be like-new unless listed on our "must be new" list.
The Items Accepted Master List
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Adult Clothing Adult Clothing Accessories Shoes Arts & Crafts Books Electronics Housewares Infant Equipment Indoor/Outdoor Equipment Puzzles & Games Sporting Goods Stuffed Animals Toys Brands Not Accepted We Never AcceptIs a clothing item Summer or Winter?
Clothing rack space is highly limited, and shoppers only want to browse current, weather-appropriate items. Therefore, we strictly limit clothing to the upcoming season.
The Golden Rule: "Is this item designed for, or intended for, the upcoming season?" If an item is meant for summer but could be styled for winter, do not bring it to the winter sale.
🍁 Fall/Winter EE (Oct)
UNACCEPTED ITEMS:
- NO Summer Styles or Cuts: No short-sleeved or sleeveless rompers with shorts, no visors, no above-the-knee pants, no open bellies, and no ruffle/butterfly sleeves. Capris: below-the-knee athletic capri leggings only — no other capris, of any length.
- NO Summer Fabrics: No linen, madras, seersucker, gauze, muslin, lightweight beach pants, terry cloth, or eyelet.
- NO Sleeveless Rules: No sleeveless shirts or "cold shoulder"/off-shoulder shirts (unless they are heavy winter fabrics and long-sleeved). No sleeveless tops even if worn under layers, except synthetic dri-fit exercise shirts and clear winter formal gowns (such as sequins for New Year's Eve).
- NO Women's Shorts: No shorts allowed for ladies, except synthetic exercise shorts. Butterfly shorts are allowed only if they are clearly athletic, not fashion shorts.
- NO Swimwear — no exceptions. No ladies’ or men’s swimsuits or swim cover-ups, and no shorts with a swimsuit lining.
- ✅ YES to Fishing Shirts: Short-sleeved fishing shirts are accepted at both Fall and Spring.
- ✅ YES to 3/4 sleeves in fall/winter fabrics and colors.
- ✅ YES to PJs: Shorts-style pajamas are only allowed if they are heavy winter weights like fleece or flannel.
🌷 Spring/Summer EE (May)
UNACCEPTED ITEMS:
- NO Winter Fabrics: No thermal waffle weave shirts, flannel shirts, fleece, corduroy, velvet, or lined pants.
- NO Winter Styles: No turtlenecks or dark-colored long-sleeved shirts.
- NO Winter Themes: No winter holiday patterns or seasonal designs.
- ✅ YES to Exceptions: We DO accept unlined sweatshirts and hoodies, thin long-sleeved t-shirts clearly intended for summer wear, and men's light-colored pastel or white thin-weight summer dress shirts.
These are examples. Our Crew reserves the right to remove any items from the racks if they deem them off-season. We charge $1 per item for each unaccepted item.
Adult Clothing
FALL: Yes; on round racks. Adult sizes only. Tag category: use Mens or Ladies clothing. Costume headbands/accessories go in Accessories. Zip tie or tape tiny manufacturer hanger to normal hanger if new in original bag.
FALL: Yes; all sweaters are allowed at the fall EE event in October; on main racks
FALL: Yes; on round racks
FALL: Yes; hang with athletic shorts on main racks. Check shorts underneath and lining for stains. No other skorts allowed at Fall EE.
SPG: Yes; season-specific; spring/summer materials only; summer styles: short-sleeved, sleeveless, sundresses, light patterns; on main racks. No winter-weight dresses.
Wedding dresses are allowed at all EE events.
FALL: Fall/Winter full-length styles only; on round racks
FALL: Yes; on round racks; Fall/Winter at our October event.
FALL: Fall/Winter long-sleeved styles only: full-length, or long-sleeved shorts rompers in fall/winter weight, colors and patterns. No summer weight, colors or patterns; on round racks.
FALL: Yes; at all EE events; on round racks; must be CLEARLY heavy weight Fall/Winter at our October event.
FALL: Yes; if worn in ONE pregnancy only- like-new, on-trend, perfect condition. Season-specific. Fall/Winter at our October event. Write "MATERNITY" on the tag. On Maternity racks.
FALL: Yes; if worn in ONE pregnancy only- like-new, on-trend, perfect condition. Season-specific. Fall/Winter at our October event. Write "NURSING" on the tag. On special racks.
SPG: Yes.
Ladies sleeveless hangs on its own rack — separate it from short-sleeved and long-sleeved before Drop-off. Men’s sleeveless hangs with men’s short-sleeved.
Adult Clothing Accessories
FALL: Yes; no ziplock needed! Add a zip tie to hang from hooks on the accessory wall.
FALL: Yes; no sun/beach hats or visors; no wear or staining inside or out. Add a zip tie to hang from hooks on the accessory wall. No business logos (some golf course logos OK) — see We Never Accept.
FALL: No; only heavy winter knit scarves at our Fall EE Sale
FALL: Yes; current styles that are in excellent condition only; check inside pockets and lining! No cracking, peeling, or wear. No purses made of straw or raffia.
Adult Shoes
FALL: Yes; all winter boots, snow boots, tall boots, and booties are accepted. Suede welcome.
FALL: No flip-flops, open summer sandals, or water shoes. Exceptions: Rainbows, closed-toe Crocs & knock-offs, Tevas & Chacos, Natives, Keens, Merrell's almost-enclosed hiking shoes (Hybrid Water Shoes), Birkenstocks, & Nike/similar slides are accepted. No straw, jute, rattan, raffia, or espadrille.
FALL: Yes; ADULT SIZES 4+ only. Winter styles. Strappy high heels (not white) for New Year's, Christmas, and holiday parties are allowed. No flip-flops, water shoes, or sandals. Exceptions: Rainbows, closed-toe Crocs & knock-offs, Tevas & Chacos, Natives, Keens, Merrell's almost-enclosed hiking shoes (Hybrid Water Shoes), Birkenstocks (size 1+), & Nike/similar slides are accepted. No straw, jute, rattan, raffia, espadrille.
FALL: Yes; all like-new slippers allowed.
Arts & Crafts
Children's Books

Electronics
PROHIBITED: No obsolete/vintage equipment.
Must be: Factory Reset: "Find My" must be disabled and the device unpaired from your iPhone. In Excellent Condition: No scratches on the screen, no cracks, and battery health must be 85% or higher. Complete: Must include the original charging cable and band.
Must be: Factory Reset: "Find My" must be disabled and the device signed out of iCloud. In Excellent Condition: No cracked screens, no deep scratches, and battery health must be 80% or higher. Functional: Fully operational with all buttons/cameras working. Clean.
Housewares
Fold & secure cord with zip tie.
FALL: Fall & Winter holiday items only: In Winter Wonderland: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas. In Housewares: New Year and Valentines. No Easter, no July 4th, no other summer holidays allowed. Large seasonal items are welcome, including full-size Christmas trees - trees and other large decor must be fully assembled by the consignor and cannot stay in the box. Please test every strand of Christmas lights!
EVENT DECOR: See Party & Event Decor / Party Supplies
Fold & secure cord with zip tie. Only NEW are allowed to be in original box.
Beach towels can be gently used/like-new and will be hung on racks in Sporting Goods.
Bath towels should be like-new or new and should be folded as they go on shelves in Housewares.
Indoor & Outdoor Equipment
Infant Equipment
Items must be setup and have all parts/screws. Add Claim Ticket at Drop-off to all equipment larger than a laundry basket. Add "Do not play" or Do not sit" sign when needed.
Smart & connected baby gear: app- or Bluetooth-connected items — scales, monitors, sound machines, smart bassinets — follow the same rule as Electronics. The device must still be supported by its manufacturer and able to update. If the app or the device can no longer be updated, we cannot accept it.
SPG: Spring/Summer holidays only - no Fall/Winter holidays.
FALL: Fall/Winter holidays only - no Spring/Summer holidays.
Accepted if: never been in a accident, and not expiring within the next 6 months.
- Write the expiration date across the top of the tag in RED PEN. Check your seat's label - every manufacturer sets their own expiration date for your exact make and model; use that date.
- If no expiration date is printed, check the manufacturer's guidelines for your specific seat.
- If your seat comes with 2 bases, we recommend selling one base separately.
- Attach a Claim Ticket to all car seats and tall boosters at Drop-off.
FALL: No. Spring EE sale only.
Puzzles & Games
Sporting Goods
Stuffed Animals
🚫 STRICT STUFFED ANIMAL RULES:
- No generic stuffed animals.
- No unlicensed Disney stuffed animals.
- All stuffed animals must be like new.
- No off-season items (e.g., no spring/summer holidays at our fall sale).
- See below for the stuffed animal brands and characters we accept, and where each one goes.
- A fee of $1 per item will be deducted from your check for each unaccepted item brought to the sale. We will return unaccepted stuffed animals with all unaccepted items at Pickup and will donate ones not picked up to Durham Rescue Mission after Pickup.
- Beanie Boos & Beanie Babies (Price individually, not in a ziploc. $1 with discount option; larger ones $2 with discount.)
- TY Basket Beanies (Priced $1 each max and sold in sets)
- TY (any), Tsum Tsum, Flipazoo
- Webkinz
- Monchhichi
- Pound Puppies, Puppy Surprise
- Itty Bittys by Hallmark & accessories
- Squish-A-Boos, Squishy Beanies
- Squishmallows & Pillow Pets (Large ones go on specific racks)
- Pusheen (Large ones go on specific racks)
- Surprizamals
NO NON-LICENSED B.A.B. ALLOWED: No Heartables, Beary Fairy Friends, Promise Pets, Kabu, Little Cub Hugs, etc.
Toys
🚫 Brands Not Accepted (Outdated/Fast Fashion)
We are no longer accepting the following brands, as well as any other brands not in existence in the last 3 years:
- Alfred Dunner
- Basic Editions
- Cherokee
- Croft & Barrow ladies’ elastic-waist pants
- Faded Glory
- Merona
- Mossimo
- Romwe
- Shein
- Temu
- White Stag
🚫 We Never Accept
Check this list before you tag! These items are NEVER accepted:
- Apparel: No handmade clothing, homemade tie-dye, dated clothing, or camp/rec league/advertising shirts.
- Business logos: No promotional polos, jackets, hats, bags, cups and the like carrying a business's logo (employer or trade-show swag). The item's own brand logo is fine. Golf course logos are OK from any course in North Carolina, South Carolina or Virginia, plus nationally known courses (Augusta National, Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass, and the like) — any other golf course logo is not accepted.
- Condition: No odors, stains, rust, pilling, pet hair, holes, or vintage/hand-painted items. Distressed styles (ripped jeans, frayed hems) are fine when the manufacturer made them that way. If it’s hard to tell, show it at the Crew Check-in table at Drop-off to get it approved.
- Safety & Infant: No recalled items, drop-side cribs, medical equipment, sleep positioners/infant wedges, or Owlet Smart Sock 2.0 or lower.
- Stuffed Animals & Dolls: No porcelain dolls, generic stuffed animals, or non-licensed Build-a-Bears.
- Hangers: No hotel/wire or cheap flat plastic store hangers can be sold.
- Media & Electronics: No toys without working batteries, VHS/cassette tapes or players, blank or music CDs, computer games on CD, records/vinyl, obsolete/vintage electronics, Osmos, or fax machines.
- Books & Movies: No adult books/DVDs, R-rated/Adult-rated media, books with profanity or teen horror (kids’ horror like Goosebumps and Creepers is fine), or Dolly Parton Imagination Library books.
Now that you're turning your closet into cash — grab first dibs, too
Every item's one-of-a-kind and priced by its consignor, so the best finds and prices go fast. Get in even earlier: Crew shops first, and a top Sapphire, Platinum, or Gold ticket shops ahead of consignors.
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