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  • We're Moving

    We're Moving

    Thanks to your support and the tremendous growth and interest in our consignment program we are moving to a bigger warehouse. We couldn't do this without you.

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  • Send everything! (Except these.) 

    Send everything! (Except these.) 

    While we can list almost any kind of gently-used outdoor gear for consignment, from climbing shoes to camp chairs, there are a handful of items we just can’t take. When...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Get More for Your UnNew Gear: Ship It Safely

    Get More for Your UnNew Gear: Ship It Safely

    How do you pick which vessel is best for your gear, and how do you ensure its security? Here are a few pointers for ensuring your gear arrives at Geartrade...

    Jackie Baker |

  • Why Was My Gear Rejected?

    Why Was My Gear Rejected?

    We love it when you consign your well-loved gear, because we know there’s an UnNew community member out there waiting to give it a loving home. However, if gear has...

    Jackie Baker |

  • Your Gear Is Here! Now What?

    Your Gear Is Here! Now What?

    You requested a box, bag, or label, packed up your gear, and sent it over to us! Woohoo! What happens now? Our talented consignment intake team takes the following steps...

    Jackie Baker |

  • Shining the Spotlight on Alpine Ski Bindings

    Shining the Spotlight on Alpine Ski Bindings

    What piece of gear needs to function with utmost precision to keep you safe as you progress from your first wedge stop to schussing all over the mountain with confidence?...

    Jackie Baker |

  • GT: New, Used, or Other?

    GT: New, Used, or Other?

    A quick reference so you know as a seller; how we assess an item's condition so we can establish a fair price.

    Beth Lopez |

  • The 2021 Consignment Trend Report 

    The 2021 Consignment Trend Report 

    Our inaugural year of consignment sales has wrapped, and it was a doozy. Y’all delivered by sending us countless items in great condition, from jackets to jerseys to ski boots,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Geartrade: The Latest Consignment Lowdown

    Geartrade: The Latest Consignment Lowdown

    It began as a bold idea, but it’s now gained momentum: our consignment gear-selling program has kicked into high gear! People really dig the convenient option to simply send their...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT Consignment Trend Report

    GT Consignment Trend Report

    The Geartrade crew is proud to report that our newly launched consignment program is a-flurry with activity. We have a massive amount of gear being sent in by people who...

    Beth Lopez |