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No-Thank You Items

Only Accepting Quality Merchandise:

We strive to provide our customers with a great assortment of quality items. Any items brought in valued at less than $5.00 will be considered a donation if we decide to take them at all.

Large Quantities:

Our store has limited space and we can only handle so much at one time. With hundreds of consignors bringing great items please remember that we need to stick to strict limits for everyone's sake. Thanks for understanding!


Visit our HOW TO CONSIGN page for more details on bringing items in to sell.

Clothing, Accessories & Footwear:

We are NOT interested in any of the following items so please save yourself the hassle, DO NOT bring them into the store.


  • Out of season clothing (items brought during the incorrect season may be donated)
  • Infant, toddler and children’s clothing or footwear
  • Any items with stains, rips, soiling, excessive animal hair, piling, lint or too much wear. Please take the time to thoroughly look over your items for imperfections.
  • Any items with the odor of smoke, moth balls or other strong smells - please DO NOT bring them into the store.


MEN’S & WOMEN’S CLOTHING

  • We are FULL on women's pants and jeans - no more at this time. (Check back to see when we'll be accepting them again.)
  • Dress pants, pleated pants, cuffed pants
  • Outdated clothing or not current fashions that sell well
  • Business suits, blazers, sports jackets, clothing with any alterations
  • Formal wear (including prom dresses, gowns and men's suits and ties)


ACCESSORIES

Low quality accessories including fashion belts, basic hats and anything else less than our $5 minimum.


LUGGAGE & TRAVEL

Must be clean, like new and free of any soiling or musty odors. No suitcases or larger luggage without wheels.


PURSES & WALLETS

Low quality generic brands or purses and wallets with any small blemishes, or signs of wear. Out of season items will be rejected, please bring light colors in spring, darker in winter, etc. 


FOOTWEAR

Fancy dress shoes or high heels. Any footwear that is dirty, has excessive pet hair or too much wear. Poor-quality footwear no matter the condition. Out of season – please pay attention to the correct seasonal window for bringing in certain types of footwear. Items brought during the incorrect season will not be accepted.

* No items with stains, rips, soiling, excessive animal hair, piling, lint, too much wear, or any items we feel we cannot sell for any reason


Please DO NOT bring any items with strong odors of smoke or moth balls into the store.

Home Decor, Housewares & Miscallenous:

We are NOT interested in any of the following items so please save yourself the hassle, DO NOT bring them into the store.

  • Bed & Bath - Bed skirts, doilies, dust ruffles, duvet covers, duvets, flat sheets, mattress covers, single pillowcases, and shams. Bathmats, toilet seat covers, and cleaning supplies.
  • Collectibles - Baubles, doodads, knick-knacks, souvenirs, and trinkets. Avon collectibles, collector plates, decorative teapots, pewter, porcelain dolls, toleware trays, and more.
  • Crafts & Notions - Fabric, ribbon, rubber stamps, scrapbooking, and more.
  • Electronics - Computer monitors, printers, and scanners. Large stereo systems, speakers, and sound bars. Cell phone cases and accessories, tablet cases and protectors.
  • Entertainment - Books, incomplete puzzles, VHS tapes, exercise DVD’s or homemade discs.
  • Furniture - Bed frames, chairs, couches, desks, dining room sets, hutches, loveseats, mattresses, sofas, or any other large furniture pieces. Any type of infant or children furniture including cribs, highchairs, strollers, etc.
  • Health & Beauty - Cosmetics, hair accessories, or used products. Hair care items including blow dryers, curling irons, crimpers, and hair straighteners. Foot baths, humidifiers, and massagers.
  • Home Décor - Curtains, drapes, valances, curtain rods, and venetian blinds. Large rugs. High end artwork (we are not the right venue for expensive artist pieces – our customers are looking for good quality frames not typically the artwork inside.) Basic picture frames – these may be considered a donation if we choose to take them at all.
  • Housewares - Individual bowls, plates, and cups. Single mugs, basic coffee cups, and water bottles. Glassware. Punch bowl sets, basic vases, and stemware including wine glasses and other long stem glasses. Cream and sugar, and canister sets. China and full large dish sets.
  • Kitchen Appliances - George Foreman grills, soda machines, or pressure cookers/canners. Any items not recently tested to be in good working order, or items in need of any cleaning.
  • Kitchen Essentials - Kitchen organization, drawer dividers, cabinet and counter organizers, and mug trees. Cake and casserole carriers, coffee carafes, travel mugs. Too well used or dirty items.
  • Lighting - Any lights that need to be hardwired, ceiling fans, and wall sconces. Hurricane lamps and tealight lanterns.
  • Outdoor - Garden care, outdoor maintenance items, etc.
  • Pet Supplies - We are no longer accepting pet supplies.
  • Sporting Goods & Recreation - Skis, ski boots, and ski poles. Snowboards, snowboard boots, inline and ice skates. Helmets unless brand new in packaging.
  • Toys - Large ride on or push toys. Rocking horses, bean bag chairs and hot wheels racetracks. Card and board games.

Not Sure About An Item?

Please feel free to send pictures to info@carrollstradingpost.com if you're unsure if it's something we'd be interested in or not. 

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