Boston shops that take makers on consignment
These 9 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 9 shops
Diversity Consignment
Jamaica Plain consignment shop for clothing, art and design, with a separate program for original work by local artists and designers.
Heads up: Paid program: $20 account opening fee for the artist program.
Cambridge Artists' Cooperative
Artist-owned and -operated shop of contemporary American craft in Harvard Square since 1988, with work by 150+ artists.
Heads up: Jurying pauses in November and December.
Brookline Booksmith
Coolidge Corner independent bookstore since 1961, known for gifts, a used book cellar and 200+ events a year.
Heads up: Not all books are accepted.
Porter Square Books
Independent bookstore in Porter Square with a second store in Boston.
Not accepting right now. The consignment program is on hiatus until 2027 (no exact date).
Harvard Book Store
Locally owned Cambridge landmark since 1932, with new, used and remaindered books and a big author-event series.
Heads up: Closed to new consignments November 1–January 15. Local to the Cambridge area only.
Rozzie Bound Co-op
Co-op bookstore in Roslindale Square that hosts author events.
Heads up: Consignment is an exception, not the default.
The Gallery@57
Volunteer-run, artist-run gift shop and online store in Malden Center representing 60+ local artists, artisans and authors, with exhibitions, readings and classes.
Heads up: Paid program: $100 yearly fee, waived (with a higher revenue share) depending on how much you volunteer.
Lovestruck Books
Romance-focused independent bookstore with a bar and cafe in Harvard Square.
Heads up: Focus on authors with a strong Greater Boston connection; romance-themed books get priority.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Family-run Back Bay bookstore and cafe on Newbury Street since 1984.
Heads up: They take a limited number of consignment books, mostly from local authors, and can't respond to every request.
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