Consignment for the Outdoors
Nelson, BC
CURRENT HOURS
OPEN Monday to Saturday
10 AM to 5 PM
CLOSED Sunday
536 Ward St
Nelson, British Columbia
V1L 1S9
(778) 671-3816
hello@freetimeconsignment.com
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FALL/WINTER Consignment @ Free Time
Currently taking: WINTER ITEMS
SKI + SNOWBOARD
PLEASE remember to check dates on your gear if you are unsure of age. Gear has a useful lifespan. We have to turn down ski/snowboard items over 8 years of age.
•Downhill skis & boots 8 years old or newer *bindings must be indemnified*
• Snowboards & boots 8 years old or newer
• Alpine touring (AT) & splitboard gear 8 years old or newer
• Cross country skis, boots & poles NNN or SNS systems only
• Snowshoes
• Ski poles & goggles
• Shovels, probes & other backcountry accessories
• Packs & ski/board bags
OUTERWEAR + APPAREL
Cold weather outdoor wear for play + work in the Kootenays!
• Snow jackets, pants & bibs
• Insulated/shell jackets + pants for outdoor wear
• Midlayer tops & bottoms
• Baselayer tops & bottoms
• Winter hats, gloves, neck gaiters & accessories
• Winter boots, waterproof hiking boots & trail runners
• Cool weather lifestyle apparel from outdoor brands
• Rain pants & jackets
ALL THE OTHER GOOD STUFF
• Fall/winter sleeping bags, pads & tents
• Packs & travel bags
• Outdoor literature, books, magazines & guidebooks
• Camp cooking & accessories
• Climbing & mountaineering equipment
• Winter biking gear
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The Consignment Process
Our focus at Free Time is current outdoor clothing, gear, + accessories from quality brands. We like to keep the shop relevant and full of useful, fun stuff people are excited about. Read on for our intake guidelines!
CONSIGNMENT 101
1. You bring your items in
2. We take what we think will sell + set an initial price
3. Items have 3 months to sell (the price drops by 10% every 30 days)
4. Your portion of the proceeds is added to your account when your items sell
5. You can request an e-transfer payout on our website or spend the credit like cash on new gear at Free Time
GEAR EXPECTATIONS
The basics (don’t hold us to it - it depends)!
- From a quality, known outdoor brand.
- Freshly washed. Dog-hair & mud-free. Clean. Complete. Functional.
- No smells, broken zippers, or rips (well-made repairs ok).
- Roughly 10 years old or newer (some exceptions for retro apparel).
The Official 2026 NO LIST
If it’s on the list, it’s not selling, which tells us people aren’t looking for it.
For 2026 we are NOT accepting:
- Alpine touring boots >8 years of age
- Bike racks or cargo/cross bars for vehicles
- Water filters (unless brand new in packaging)
- Most electronics (unless brand new in packaging)
- Most wetsuits (unless current and in like-new condition)
How much do I make?
The amount you earn is based on the selling price of each consigned item (i.e. a jacket priced at $100 = $50 to you)
$1 - $150: 50% - 50% split
$151 - $300: 60% your way
$301 - $450: 70% your way
$451+: 80% your way
Payouts
Payouts are processed every Friday. Credit stays eligible for cash payout for up to 1 year after an item sells, after which, it becomes eligible for use as in-store credit only.
Ricochet Consignor App
Big tech guy? Get real-time alerts when your items sell! Download the Ricochet Go app and login to monitor your consignor account.