NS ESTATES SALES, LLC

Met with the people at NS Consignment three times before giving my furniture to them for them to sell on consignment. Buried in the contract was a term that says that I, the owner of the furniture, owe NS Consignment a commission for UNSOLD items. In other words, as soon as the items are priced and the contract is signed, you owe them money. The contract states, "Our commission is payable on all items we have been told will be in the sale at the time the contract is signed." First, I have dealt with consignment stores over the years and have never seen such a term in any contract. Second, and what's worse, even though NS Consignment explained their process to me on three occassions, they never mentioned this. Only when confronted did they admit they get paid whether the furniture sells or not. There are so many other reputable consignment stores in the area, I'd avoid NS Consignment. I decided not to go with NS. Unrelated to that, they were a no-show for our appointment to evaluate the furniture.