Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is seasonal 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 and is done every Spring with us.

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 and register as a consignor and follow the easy step-by-step instructions. Or walk in during business hours once we open.

How do I sell my prom dress in Knoxville? Simply go to our website and register as a consignor and follow the easy step-by-step instructions. Or walk in during business hours once we open.

How do I sell my pageant dress in Knoxville? Simply go to our website and register as a consignor and follow the easy step-by-step instructions. Or walk in during business hours once we open.

How do I consign with SBC? Simply go to our website, register as a consignor and pay the admin fee before we open to the public. Log in your items you’d like to sell and pick your prices, too. (We are the only place in Knoxville that allows YOU the consignor to decide what you want to sell your gowns for and keeps a percentage.) Drop off your items with us and track your sales via the website. If your items sell, your earnings will be sent electronically within 2 weeks after we close. 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 after the sale is over on the designated date and time 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 to put on a fabulous event for Knoxville and the surrounding Counties. We spend countless hours and funds on marketing, networking, and promoting to make this the great event that it’s become. It is worth the wait to consign with us. We attract the caliber of customer you are looking for to buy your gowns at prices you want.

What is my percentage? 60%, if you sign up before we open online. If you opt for walk-in registration-it's a 50/50 split. You also determine your own pricing. 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 paid 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.