Consign Your Used Outdoor Gear
Give great gear its next adventure.
Bring us your clean, safe, fully functional outdoor gear. Our Bargain Basement team will inspect it, price it, put it on the floor, and help it find a new home.
Earn a check payout or choose Next Adventure store credit and receive a 10% bonus on your eligible balance.
Portland’s Home for Used Outdoor Gear
For nearly three decades, the Next Adventure Bargain Basement has helped Portlanders find affordable gear and keep good equipment in use.
Consignment puts money or store credit back in your pocket, gives someone else access to quality gear, and keeps useful equipment out of the landfill.
How Consignment Works
How Much Will I Earn?
Your payout is calculated separately for each item using its final pre-tax selling price after markdowns and promotions.
Final Selling Price | Store Credit Payout | Cash Payout |
|---|---|---|
$0–$29.99 | 40% | 30% |
$30–$149.99 | 60% | 50% |
$150–$249.99 | 65% | 55% |
$250–$499.99 | 70% | 60% |
$500 or more | 80% | 70% |
Get 10% More in Store Credit when you choose store credit, we add 10% to your eligible seller balance.
Example: If your seller balance is $80, you can receive an $80 check or $88 in Next Adventure store credit.
Getting paid
Checks are processed every Friday.
Request a payout through the seller portal or in person at the Grand Avenue store by the end of business Wednesday.
Your check will be ready for pickup at the start of business Friday.If the store is closed on the scheduled Friday payout date, the check will be available at the start of the next business day.
A valid government-issued photo ID may be required at pickup.
What Gear Do We Accept?
All gear must be:
- CleanFully functional
- Safe to use
- In good or better condition
- Appropriate for outdoor recreation
Minor cosmetic wear is generally okay, but we cannot accept damage that affects the item’s safety or performance. Final acceptance depends on condition, brand, age, current demand, and our existing inventory.
Pricing and Markdown Schedule
We want to price your gear competitively so that it sells while still producing the strongest reasonable payout.
The consignment period begins when your item is placed on the sales floor—not necessarily the day it is dropped off.
Time on Sales Floor | Pricing |
|---|---|
Days 0–44 | Original price |
Days 45–90 | 20% markdown |
Days 91–119 | 40% markdown |
End of season | Seasonal clearance pricing may apply |
Days 120–134 | Pickup notice sent |
After Day 134 | Unclaimed item becomes property of Next Adventure |
Consignment gear may be dropped off any day of the week. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing so our team has enough time to review and intake your items.
What to Expect
Processing time depends on the number of items you bring in and how busy the shop is. Standard-sized drop-offs typically take between 15 and 45 minutes.
While-You-Wait Evaluation
Whenever possible, we will evaluate your gear while you wait so you can review our recommended pricing before leaving.
Leave-It-With-Us Drop-Off
For larger drop-offs or during especially busy periods, we may ask you to leave your items with us. Our team will evaluate, price, and prepare your gear for sale during slower hours over the following week.By leaving your gear with us, you authorize our experienced team to determine appropriate pricing based on the item’s condition, brand, current demand, seasonality, and comparable products.We will notify you once your items have been processed and listed for sale.
Track Your Items
Once your gear has been processed, you can use your ConsignR portal to: View accepted items,Track item sales, Review your available payout balance & Monitor the status of your consignment account
Day | Store Hours | Last Drop-Off |
|---|---|---|
Monday-Friday | 10:00 AM–7:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Saturday | 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Sunday | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Reclaiming Unsold Gear
Consigned items must remain available for sale for the full consignment period. Items cannot be removed or picked up early.
Beginning on Day 45, you may request the return of an unsold item through your ConsignR portal.
Please submit your request at least three days before coming to the store so our team has time to locate the item and remove it from the sales floor.Please wait until you receive confirmation that your gear is ready before arriving for pickup.
Seasonal Consignment
We accept gear for a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year. However, our sales floor changes with the seasons, so acceptance and consignment options may vary based on current demand.
Year-Round Items
Apparel, packs, and other multi-season gear may remain on the sales floor year-round.
Seasonal Items
Snow sports equipment is typically displayed from October through April.
Hiking, camping, and warm-weather gear is generally featured from spring through fall.
Out-of-Season Drop-Offs
We may accept select items outside their typical selling season. However, we are more likely to offer direct store credit for out-of-season gear rather than hold it for future consignment.
Our team will help determine the best option based on the item, condition, season, and current demand.
Pricing and Pickup Timelines
All markdown, consignment, and pickup timelines begin on the date an item is placed on the sales floor—not the date it is dropped off.
Returns on Consigned Items
Customers may return consigned items under Next Adventure’s standard used gear return policy.
Returns must be made within 10 days of purchase and are eligible for in-store credit only.
Your Payout Is Guaranteed
Once your item sells, your payout is locked in and guaranteed. If the customer later returns the item, Next Adventure assumes responsibility for the return and your payout will not be reduced or reversed.
When you consign with Next Adventure, your gear and your payout are protected.
Protection Against Loss or Theft
In the rare event that an item is lost or stolen while in our care, we will compensate you with Next Adventure store credit equal to the payout you would have received if the item had sold at its most recently listed price.
Your compensation will reflect the applicable consignment payout percentage and any markdowns that had already taken effect before the loss was identified.
Guaranteed Payouts
Once your item sells, your payout is locked in and guaranteed.
If a customer later returns the item, Next Adventure assumes full responsibility for the return. Your payout will not be reduced, reversed, or taken back.
Care and Communication
We will treat your gear with care throughout the intake, storage, and sales process.
We will always contact you before an unsold item is donated or disposed of, giving you an opportunity to reclaim it in accordance with our pickup policy.
FAQs
Ready to Give Your Gear Another Adventure?
Questions? Call the Bargain Basement team at 503-233-0706.