Massachusetts · Consignment · 9 shops

Consignment Shops in Massachusetts for Makers & Artists

These 9 shops say they take work on consignment: you supply the stock and get paid when it sells. All are in Massachusetts; see all 126 nationwide or the Boston page.

Quick tips

On consignment you lend the shop your stock and get paid only when it sells, minus the shop's cut. Splits vary a lot, and some shops also charge a monthly or up-front fee, which can matter more than the split.

Shop	City	Split	Terms & fees as the shop states them
Diversity Consignment	Boston	50% to the brand	Local artist/designer program: 50/50 split, 60-day consignment period, $20 account opening fee. Fees: $20 account opening fee for approved local artist/designer accounts (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).
Brookline Booksmith	Boston	60% to the author	Self-published: consignment, 60% of cover price to the author; traditionally published: standard discount from their regular vendors.
Porter Square Books	Boston	60% to the author	Consignment: 60% of the selling price to the author, minimum 3-month display, paid twice a year (April and October).
Harvard Book Store	Boston	60% to the author	Consignment: 60% of cover price to the author; all transactions in person; unsold copies must be claimed within three months.
Rozzie Bound Co-op	Boston	50% to the author	Ingram, returnable, 40%+ discount; or by exception on consignment with the store keeping 50%.
The Gallery@57	Boston	50% to the brand	Consignment: consignors receive 50% of revenue (higher with volunteering); payments monthly or once revenue reaches $50; the shop provides price tags. Fees: $100 per year consignor fee; higher revenue share and fee waiver depending on volunteer hours (per their page, checked 2026-10-17).
Lovestruck Books	Boston	60% to the author	Consignment: two copies to start; author receives 60% of the retail price they set; inventory checked quarterly with payment after each quarter; unsold books returned after 3 months (collect within 30 days or they're donated).

Compare what you'd earn on consignment vs. wholesale with the wholesale price calculator. Its presets include the published splits and fees.
A monthly fee is owed whether or not anything sells. Divide it by the units you realistically expect to sell each month before you compare splits.
Get the agreement in writing: split, fees, payout schedule, how long stock stays, and who covers loss or damage.

Jamaica Plain · Boston

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.

EmailLocal artist/designer program + feesApparelAccessoriesArt

Harvard Square · Cambridge

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.

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Coolidge Corner · Brookline

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.

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Porter Square · Cambridge

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).

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Harvard Square · Cambridge

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.

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Roslindale · Boston

Rozzie Bound Co-op

Co-op bookstore in Roslindale Square that hosts author events.

Heads up: Consignment is an exception, not the default.

FormIngram, returnable, 40%+ discountBooks

Malden Center · Malden

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.

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Harvard Square (Brattle St) · Cambridge