Curation Standards

At Garage Online Sale, we strive to curate a unique and exclusive collection of furniture and decor sourced from both individuals and businesses. This sets us apart from other platforms, as we take great care in managing and presenting our inventory to ensure an exceptional shopping experience for our premium buyers. To maintain our standards, we are discerning about the items we accept and may reject submissions that do not meet the guidelines outlined in this article. Please review the Curation Standards thoroughly before submitting your listings.

Status Of Your Listing

When you create a new listing and fill in all the required and additional information, click "Submit for Review." A GOS Design member will receive and review your submission.
1
In Review
It means that we are evaluating your submission to determine if it follows our Curation Standards. This process might take up to 48 hours.
2
Approved
"Approved" indicates that your listing has been accepted, and you will be notified by email of each approved submission. After that, your listing becomes visible for all GOS users.
3
Declined
We decline submissions that do not follow Curation Standards or Terms Of Service.
Individual Sellers:

Individual sellers may submit listings in the following categories:

  • Furniture: contemporary, vintage, and antique.
  • Home Decor: decor mirrors, home accessories, vases, art, decorative books, and home textiles (only new and unused).
Review the requirements below prior to submitting your listings.
    Businesses:

    Businesses may submit listings in the following categories:

    • Furniture: contemporary, vintage, antique, and upcycled furniture
    • Home Decor: decor mirrors, home accessories, vases, art, decorative books, and home textiles.

    Review the requirements below prior to submitting your listings.
        Service Providers:

        Service providers may submit:

        • Portfolio of works for furniture restoration services (finished work or before/after in the same listing)
        • Portfolio of works for furniture maintenance services such as cleaning, refinishing, colour changing, protective coating, and others.

          Condition:
          Please note that an item is considered used even if you have opened and used it in your home or purchased it but did not fit into your space. However, you can describe the item's condition as "mint" or "excellent".
          • New: The item has never been used and is still in its original packaging.
          • Mint and Excellent: The item is the highest rating for used items, looks like new, and has been used for 1-5 years.
          • Gently-used: The item shows mild signs of wear and use and has been used for 5-10 years.
          • Items that are over 10 years old may be accepted, but only on an individual basis, depending on their visual assessment.

          Three Steps to a Successful Sale

          1
          Great Photography
          To take great photos of your items, use our Photo Guide.
          2
          Quality Items
          Review our Curation Standards below to understand the requirements.
          3
          Accurate Description
          List one item per listing, and accurately describe the condition. More information.

          Categories

          Decorative Accents, Art, and Home Accessories
          Our curators prioritize visually interesting and unique decorative accents. For first-time sellers, we may ask for additional information regarding the origin and source of the items being submitted.

          We accept the following categories:

          • Unique office accessories
          • Decorative books: vintage and newly made with colourful and stylish covers about art, design, travel, or fashion. Large sets of decorative, display-worthy books with monochromatic covers are accepted. Vintage, display-worthy children's books are encouraged.
          • Fine and premium tabletop accents from Fornasetti, Baccarat, Tiffany, West Elm, Crate and Barrel, and other tabletop accessories.
          • Handmade decorative items by established Canadian designers.
          • Contemporary vases from premium and luxury brands, hand-made European pieces, and American vintage.
          • Luxury retail display pieces from Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and Hermés.
          • Luxury newly-made candles and candle accessories (only new - packaged, unopened).
          • Home textile (new, made to order, and unused): decorative pillows, throws, and quilts. Used items can only be accepted based on rarity and condition.
          We do not accept the following categories and styles:

          • Hand-made paintings, DIYs, dark, and unclear images.
          • Electronic gadgets and vintage toys.
          • Newly-made replicas of well-known works.
          • Reproductions or mass-produced/stock artwork.
          • No kitchen supplies or tableware.
          • Sports memorabilia.
          • Travel souvenirs.
          • Political memorabilia.
          • Dolls (toys or display pieces).
          • Military memorabilia and wartime salvage.
          • Small paper goods: postcards, gift tags, paper dolls, etc.
          • Vintage electric appliances - refrigerators, stoves, radios, fans, stereo systems.
          • Utilitarian industrial pieces.
          • Antiquities (pre-18th Century) and archaeological artifacts.
          • Religious artworks and historic altarpieces.
          • Mass-produced or sourced items (Alibaba, Aliexpress).
          • Flags.
          • Books: Cookbooks, text-based books that are not decorative or suitable for display, magazines, contemporary, and vintage books in poor condition.
          • Hobby items: model planes and ships, trains, or automobiles; models and miniature versions of furniture or décor.
          • Any type of clothing or jewelry.
          • Used home textiles.
          • Art of any type within the following subject matter: images, sculptures, or figurines depicting clowns or dolls, erotic nudes, and sexual subject matter, children, violent subject matter, firearms or weapons, racially insensitive or ethnic caricature.
          • Mannequins and dress forms.


          The GOS Art Collective           features a select group of emerging practicing artists. It is an invitation-only group of artists selected based on their proven track record.

          To be considered for the GOS Art Collective, please contact info@garageonlinesale.com.


          Furniture
          Furniture is our largest category, and we prioritize high-quality, premium, contemporary, MCM, traditional, and unique vintage furniture in mint and gently-used condition. We do not accept excessively worn, broken, damaged items, poor quality items, or unannounced replicas. If the GOS Design team needs any additional information, we will send you an email prior to approving your submission.

          We accept furniture from the following categories:

          • Authentic pieces by iconic designers
          • Dining tables
          • Dining and side chairs
          • Credenzas, sideboards, and buffets
          • Sofas and sectionals
          • Benches and ottomans
          • Lounge and accent chairs
          • Stools
          • Coffee tables
          • Side and end tables
          • Shelving and storage
          • Bed frames
          • Dressers
          • Bedside tables
          • Nursery furniture in mint and fully functional condition
          • Kids bedroom furniture in mint and fully functional condition
          • Kids desks
          • Kids shelving and storage


          We do not accept:

          • Any item in poor condition or of low quality, or of an unknown brand
          • Bunk beds, trundle beds, Murphy beds
          • Mattresses (regardless of how long you've used it)
          • Sewing table bases
          • Furniture with built-in electronics
          • Unannounced replicas
          • Mass-produced sourced furniture
          • Any items from 'big box' and large online e-commerce platforms

          It's important to keep in mind that an item is considered used if you've opened and used it in your home, even if you've never actually sat on it. Similarly, if you purchased an item but it didn't fit into your space, it's still considered used. However, you are welcome to describe the condition of the item as "mint" or "excellent".

          We use the following condition guidelines:

          • New: The item has never been used and is still in its original packaging.
          • Mint and Excellent: The item is the highest rating for used items, looks like new, and has been used for 1-5 years.
          • Gently-used: The item shows mild signs of wear and use and has been used for 5-10 years.
          • Items that are over 10 years old may be accepted, but only on an individual basis, depending on their visual assessment.
          When submitting items to Garage Online Sale, please ensure that they meet the following requirements:

          • Premium and designer brands
          • Vintage or antique, in mint or gently used condition (may be reupholstered or restored)
          • Cleaned and sanitized, with no odors
          • Upcycled furniture is only accepted from businesses who can guarantee professional quality
          • Kids and nursery furniture must be in mint condition.
          • Textiles are only new, in the original packaging.
          Materials:

          Leather, Aluminum, Wood and wood variations, Fabric, Velvet, Marble, Plastic, Glass, Metal, Steel, Nickel, Chrome, Vinyl, Lacquer, Suede, Rattan and Wicker
          Lighting
          When selling lighting fixtures, consider high-quality pieces that will enhance the interior and become a statement piece in the room. We also value items from well-known brands in new, mint, or gently-used condition.

          We accept the following categories:

          • Ceiling Lights
          • Table Lamps
          • Floor Lamps
          We do not accept:

          • Handmade or unprofessionally repurposed objects
          • DIY lights
          • Excessively used or broken lights
          • Aesthetically unattractive items
          • Mass-produced unbranded pieces.
          Outdoor
          The requirements for outdoor furniture are similar to indoor furniture. It should be of premium and designer brands and should be in new, mint, or gently-used condition. If you are selling gently-used items, we recommend getting them professionally cleaned. Excessively used cooking and tabletop items will not be accepted. Businesses are welcome to post their new, custom-made items.

          We accept the following categories:

          • Outdoor patio furniture
          • Outdoor Cooking & Tabletop
          • Outdoor Décor & Lighting
            We do not accept:

            • Unbranded contemporary outdoor furniture and accessories
            • Used fire pits
            • Heavily used BBQs, grills, and smokers
            • Gardening tools
            • Garden ornaments and accessories
            • DIY paint jobs
            • Planters containing soil or live and faux plants
            • Contemporary bronze statues, fountains, and garden ornaments
            Please note that all sellers are solely responsible for their listings and must provide truthful information about the condition of their items.
            Sport & Gym
            We accept and prioritize cardio gym equipment, including ellipticals, rowing machines, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and treadmills. All items in the Sport & Gym category must not be older than 10 years. We only accept items in mint condition with minimal wear, which are cleaned and sanitized prior to sale.

            All items must be from premium brands such as Peloton, NordicTrack, Life Fitness, Precor, Technogym, Bowflex, Concept2, StairMaster, WaterRower, Schwinn, and similar.
                We do not accept the following items:

                • Floor gym mats
                • Yoga mats
                • Any type of weighted (medicine) and fitness balls
                • Resistance bands and similar small gym items
                • Broken or damaged equipment: Any gym equipment that is not functioning properly or has significant damage may not be suitable for resale.
                • Outdated equipment: Gym equipment that is outdated and no longer meets current safety standards.
                • DIY/repurposed gym equipment
                • Counterfeit equipment: Any gym equipment that is a counterfeit or fake copy of a legitimate brand.
                • Equipment that violates intellectual property rights.
                All sellers are solely responsible for their listings and must provide truthful information about the condition of the equipment.
                Home Office
                We accept premium and designer brand home office furniture in mint or gently-used condition from the following categories:

                • Office Chairs
                • Office Desks
                • Office Shelving
                • Desk Lamps
                    We do not accept:

                    • Custom-built items made to fit specific house measurements.
                    • Items that need to be fully unassembled and may not function properly after being disassembled.
                    • Worn, outdated office furniture that is more than 10 years old.
                    Rugs
                    We accept premium and designer brand hand-made rugs in mint or gently-used condition without any stains, rips, or visible wear. We encourage sellers to get their items professionally cleaned prior to selling.
                          Other
                          Our marketplace has a selective process for accepting inventory, particularly when it comes to items from certain brands and artists. While we welcome submissions from a variety of sources, we limit business sellers sourcing from foreign wholesale platforms. We take mislabeling seriously, so sellers must ensure the designer/manufacturer attribution is accurate.

                          Condition is critical, and we rely on sellers to provide accurate descriptions of any issues, along with realistic condition description and detailed images. This helps us determine whether a piece is a good fit for our platform and increases the likelihood of a successful sale.
                          Please note that we cannot accept items that are not currently usable, even if they could be restored in the future. Any pieces that present a potential safety hazard will also be declined.

                          We will not accept listings with poor or low-quality photography. We encourage sellers to create visually attractive photos of their items. For more information, read this article on our Blog Photo Guide To Sell Quickly
                          CONCLUSION

                          At GOS, we have the final say in accepting or declining any submissions that are not explicitly mentioned in our guidelines. Our Curation Standards are continually evolving based on market trends, demand, and merchandising initiatives. To ensure that your submission is successful, we recommend that you review our current guidelines carefully. Please note that some older listings on Garage Online Sale may not meet our current guidelines.

                          If you have any questions about your product submissions, please contact support@GarageOnlineSale.com for more information.

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