AS OF APRIL 1, 2025 WE NO LONGER OFFER CONSIGNMENT

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does SBC have only used dresses?  Absolutely NOT.  95% of our inventory is brand new, name brand designers, with tags from small boutiques around the South East consigning them with us!  You SAVE big!

 

  • Do you buy wedding dresses, prom, & pageant dresses? We do not buy anything outright from the public.  We are a formal gown consignment business open year round with fantastic results for our clients.  


  • What is consignment?   ​Consignment is the act of consigning, which is placing any material in the hand of another, but retaining ownership until the goods are sold.  


  • What can I consign with SBC?   We consign wedding, prom, pageant, and black tie gowns that one would wear to any FORMAL event! Please do NOT bring regular clothing, accessories, or shoes.  It will be declined at drop off.   


  • How do I sell my wedding dress in Knoxville?   ​Simply go to our website, read through the preparation page, and come in during business hours.  Our hours are posted on the front page of this site.


  • How do I sell my prom dress in Knoxville?    ​Simply go to our website, read through the preparation page, and come in during business hours.  Our hours are posted on the front page of this site.


  • How do I sell my pageant dress in Knoxville?   ​Simply go to our website, read through the preparation page, and come in during business hours.  Our hours are posted on the front page of this site.


  • How do I consign with SBC?   Simply go to our website, read through the preparation page, and come in during business hours.  Our hours are posted on the front page of this website.  Simply drop off your items with us, we will go over pricing together, and pay you 50% of the agreed selling price when it sells.  If your item(s) sell, your earnings will be sent electronically on a monthly basis.  If you choose a regular check, a $5.00 fee will be charged.  If some of your items do not sell, simply come pick them up or choose to donate them to Tennessee non-profits that assist girls in need.   


  • Why should I consign with SBC?  Why wouldn’t I just sell my gown on CraigsList or Facebook yard sale groups?   ​We offer a fun, clean, safe, haggle-free shopping environment for our sellers/shoppers.  We go to extraordinary lengths for Knoxville and the surrounding Counties.  We spend countless hours and funds on marketing, networking, and promoting to make our store the destination it has become.  We attract the caliber of customer you are looking for to buy your gowns at prices you want.  


  • ​What is my percentage?  We offer a 50/50 split.  We discuss pricing together and go with what you're comfortable with.  We would never take that away from our customers. 


  • Who is SBC?   ​SBC is owned/operated by ONE gal, JOY SABO!  She runs every single aspect of this business with the help of her beloved Mother and a few college girls.


  • What do you do with the donated items?   ​All donated items are picked up by various Tennessee non-profits.   We pick different charities every year in hopes of spreading out the donations from year to year.  We are a locally owned small business and want to give back and into our local community.  We help local gals in need of formals that can’t necessarily afford them on their own.  

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ATTN: BRIDES!

We are  requiring appointments for bridal try on's.  There is a $25/non-refundable booking fee payable in advance to reserve our time during open business hours and $50/on closed days, anytime on Saturday, & outside of OPEN operating hours.


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2025 Location:

146 N Forest Park Blvd. 

Knoxville, TN 37919

(next to Ace Hardware/Bearden)


Check the google calendar on the front page of my website for up-to-date hours!


Now offering tuxedo rentals 

and wedding gown preservation.