The Jersey Shore is home to a thriving consignment scene, where fashion-savvy and budget-friendly shoppers and sellers come together to give pre-loved clothing a second life. Consigning clothing can be a great option for people looking to declutter a closet or make some extra cash — or both! Consigning clothes is an easy, environmentally-friendly side hustle that requires little work. Read on to learn more about where to consign clothes at the Jersey Shore.
How Does it Work?
Consignment shops — which attract buyers looking for high-quality, secondhand fashion — handle all of the pricing, marketing, and selling of the items. Some shops pay consignors on the spot for used items at drop off while others earn after the items sell in-store. Consigning is a great way to help the environment as it extends the life cycle of garments and reduces textile waste, keeping clothing out of landfills. By consigning, clothes stay in circulation longer, which decreases the demand for new products and minimizes environmental impact. With a mix of vintage treasures, contemporary styles, and designer brands, consignment shopping at the Jersey Shore is both an exciting and rewarding experience.
Local Spots
Back on the Racks | 1121 NJ-35, Ocean Township
Back on the Racks is a large consignment store featuring women’s and men’s clothing, furniture, home decor, and accessories. It accepts consignment items by season, current styles, and condition. First-time consignor days are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12PM to 4PM. New consignors can bring in a maximum of 25 articles of clothing folded in a bag. BOTR staff will go through the bag and give back anything they are not currently taking to consign in-store. When an item sells, consignors get paid 40% of the inventoried price. Cash can be collected at any time or a check can be requested to be mailed. One of the best things about consigning with Back on the Racks is that they use an online database that tracks inventory. Any items consigned will have a tag with a barcode. Once a customer purchases the item, the sale is viewable in the consignor’s account. Account balances can be checked online, by phone, by email, or in person. Existing consignors can bring in merchandise any time Back on the Racks is open, no appointment is needed. Back on the Racks website has a guide on what the team is currently not taking to sell.
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Rebel Supply Co. | 550 Cookman Avenue #107, Asbury Park
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Rebel Supply Co. on Cookman Avenue sells consignment, new clothing, eclectic accessories, quirky items, pop culture merch, records, and locally themed goods. Rebel’s consignment drop-off is by appointment only and up-to-date collection information can be found on the website. Prospective consignors can drop off clean clothing items in a folded, closable, and labeled bag — the team recommends a garbage bag. The Rebel team goes through each item and creates an account for the consignor. Once the items are checked in, consignors can keep track of all items listed on their consignment software. The account on Rebel’s software is where consignors will see all items, pricing, sales, and current balance. These items will remain active for six months from the date listed. At the end of each six-month term, consignors can retrieve the items or it can be left to become store stock and are subject to being sold or donated. Consignment at Rebel Supply Co. is a 40/60, which means when an item is sold, the seller will receive 40% of the selling price, while the store will receive 60% of the commission. A guide to consignment do’s and don’t can be found on Rebel Supply Co.’s website.
Plato’s Closet | 1421 NJ-35, Middletown Township
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Plato’s Closet buys and sells trendy, secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories for teens and young adults. There’s no appointment necessary to sell at Plato’s Closet. The store buys all seasons, year-round, and looks for excellent condition and current styles. Plato’s Closet will pay consignors cash on-site upon purchasing used clothing if selected. Selling tips can be found on Plato’s Closet’s website.
Squan Dry Goods | 75 Main Street, Manasquan
Squan Dry Goods is an upscale consignment shop that carries gently used and new women’s and children’s apparel, jewelry, and accessories. Consigning at Squan Dry Goods is a 50/50 split. No appointments are needed to bring in potential consignment items. The Squan Dry Goods Instagram account will have the most updated consignment information.
Pearl Street Consignment | 117 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
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Pearl Street Consignment has a dreamy selection of y2k apparel, up-cycled + recycled clothes, and pop culture memorabilia. Pearl Street accepts consignments from the 1st through the 15th of every month. buyers will take a look at items and select according to demand, season, trend, and the store’s aesthetic. Pearl Street will donate items to Lunch Break or Good Will if they do not meet the aesthetic or if the team doesn’t think the item will sell. Pearl Street uses a drop-off system where consignors drop off one bag of pre-curated items, and the store typically will accept 10 items or less. If any items are damaged or have an odor they will be discarded. Consignors are warned to not bring in anything they are not willing to part with. Once items are consigned, the store will decide what will be put out for sale or donated and consignors do not get the items back. Consignors will receive 40% off the sale price. Full details about consigning with Pearl Street Consignment can be found on their website.
Daffodil Consignment | 908 Main Street, Belmar
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Daffodil Consignment is an upscale consignment shop for women’s clothing that provides a curated selection of gently-loved designer clothing and accessories. All consigned items must be gently used or new. Consignors receive 50% of the selling price during a 90-day selling period. Suggested brands include Burberry, Polo, Lilly Pulitzer, Free People, Tory Burch, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Coach, and more. Daffodil Consignment information can be found on the website.
NU2U Consignment Fashions | 537 Monmouth Road Suite 192, Jackson Township
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NU2U Consignment Fashions is a consignment boutique at The Jackson Premium Outlets that features pre-loved men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. Consignment drop-offs are welcome during store hours. Consignors can bring up to 15 exceptional items, freshly laundered, on hangers, and inspected for defects. NU2U does not purchase items but pays consignors after they sell. Consignment appointments are needed if prospective sellers want to make sure NU2U accepts all items or if want passed-on items back. NU2U’s consignment guidelines can be found online.
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Deja Vu NJ | 612 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
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Deja Vu is an upscale resale consignment store with pre-owned women’s clothing, including designer pieces, shoes, accessories, and formal dresses. Updated consignor appointments and information will be posted on Deja Vu’s Instagram feed.
Shedhead Vintage | 700 Mattison Avenue Unit 101, Asbury Park
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Shedhead Vintage is a vintage clothing store located in downtown Asbury Park that specializes in handpicked unisex clothing from the 1960s to the 1990s. Shedhead offers a size-inclusive and affordable selection of authentic vintage clothing, accessories, and homewares. There is no appointment needed to bring in consignment to Shed Head. Consignors can come to the shop to sell anytime the store is open. The Shed Head team will buy consignment items, and pay consignors using cash, Venmo or PayPal.
14 Spring Activities to Try at the Jersey Shore
Spring at the Jersey Shore is the ideal time to enjoy outdoor adventures, exciting attractions, and family-friendly fun ahead of the busy and crowded summer season. Thrill-seekers can take a visit to Six Flags Great Adventure, where roller coasters and wildlife safaris provide excitement for all ages. Nature lovers can explore scenic biking trails or admire vibrant spring blooms in local gardens. Families can spend a day browsing unique finds at flea markets or catching a Jersey Shore BlueClaws baseball game. Whether looking for adventure, retail therapy, or family-friendly fun, the Jersey Shore has something for everyone this spring, Read on to learn more about the best spring activities to do at the Jersey Shore.
Witness New Jersey’s biggest tulip display
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Holland Ridge Farms — 108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge — is a floral paradise in central New Jersey. In mid-April, 8 million tulips bloom and it is truly a sight to see – pictures don’t do it justice. Holland Ridge Farms is a U-Pick flower farm that allows visitors to pick from tulips for just $1 per stem and 50 cents during the weekdays. Dog + Ram Distillery will be onsite serving floral-themed cocktails on the weekends. Plus, there will be a mocktail + gourmet soda cart. Asbury Fresh will be hosting farmers and makers market every weekend during the event. Tickets for the U-Pick Tulips Spring Spectacular can be purchased on Holland Ridge Farms’ website.
Attend a Jersey Shore BlueClaws game
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The Jersey Shore BlueClaws are a Minor League Baseball team affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies. The team plays at the ShoreTown Ballpark, which is located at 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, New Jersey. Games are affordable, fun, and family-friendly. Plus, the BlueClaws host themed games throughout its season, such as Star Wars Night, Christmas in July, Pride Night, and Grateful Dead Night — just to name a few. Opening night is Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Single-game tickets, group tickets, and season memberships can be purchased on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws website.
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Peruse the Allaire State Park flea market
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Allaire State Park’s flea market will host over 150 vendors in Allaire Village at 4263 Atlantic Avenue in Farmingdale, New Jersey on Saturday, April 5th, Saturday, May 10th, and Saturday, June 14th from 8AM to 2PM. All rain dates are for the following Sunday. It is $5 per person to enter the flea market and all proceeds benefit the non-profit organization that operates Allaire Village.
Go to a Drive-In Movie
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The Delsea Drive-In Movie Theater — located at 2203 South Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey — is the only drive-in movie theater in New Jersey. The Delsea Drive-In was built in 1949, closed in 1987, and reopened in 2004. The Delsea Drive-In combines the nostalgia of the drive-in movie theatre with modern technologies. The drive-in closes for the season for the winter but re-opens in mid-March. Tickets for movies + screening events can be purchased on the Delsea Drive-In website.
Visit the Cape May County Park + Zoo
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The Cape May County Park and Zoo — at 707 US-9 North, Cape May Court House, NJ — is open all year round, except for Christmas, but is super fun during the spring months. Spring events include the zoo’s Easter ExtravaganZoo, an Earth Day celebration, and a Run Wild 5K for the Cape May Zoo. Plus, admission and parking is free!
Go Whale Watching
Seastreak Whale Watching hosts excursions to spot humpback whales, dolphins, and other marine life off the coast of New York and New Jersey. Whale-watching boats take off from the Seastreak Ferry Terminal at 326 Shore Drive in Highlands, New Jersey beginning May 24th, 2025 through September. A wildlife expert is on each cruise to provide species identification support and additional information about the animals spotted. The expert will also collect whale sighting data to be shared with scientists at Gotham Whale who track and monitor the local whale population. Whale-watching schedules and pricing information can be found on Seastreak’s website.
Ride the Asbury Park Pedal Boats
The Asbury Park Pedal Boats operate on Wesley Lake with the historic town of Ocean Grove as a backdrop. The swan boats are designed to accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 1 child or an adult and 2 children. Each boat ride is a half-hour and costs $25 per boat ride. Everyone is required to wear a safety vest on the boats. A colorful selection of fun boats — including swans, dragons, a blue heron, and a pink flamingo — are always available. Asbury Park Pedal Boats closes for the winter but reopens Easter weekend for the 2025 season.
Bike the Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway
The Edgar Felix Memorial Bikeway is a popular bike path that stretches from downtown Manasquan to Allaire State Park in Farmingdale. The path is paved and popular with bikers, runners, and walkers. The trail passes old farm fields, forests, and ponds with waterfowl. The Edgar Felix Memorial Bike Path runs between 2038 Hospital Road in Allenwood and Main Street between Atlantic Avenue + Central Avenue in Manasquan, with parking available at both endpoints.
Go on an adventure to Cattus Island County Park
Cattus Island County Park – located at 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard in Toms River – covers over 530 acres and has seven miles of trails. Cattus Island is home to the newly renovated Cooper Environmental Center where visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on educational displays such as a live view osprey cam, habitat tree and tunnel, bird viewing area, children's activity corner, and a spectacular collection of live reptiles and fish. The park also contains a beautiful Butterfly Garden where guests can view native plants and pollinators. There is also a wheelchair accessible 1000ft ADA boardwalk to enjoy the nature and wildlife at Cattus Island. Visiting hours can be reviewed on the Ocean County Parks website.
Pedal through Cape May with the Revolution Rail Company
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Revolution Rail Company’s Cape May run takes riders from the heart of Cape May for a 4-mile out-and-back trip alongside The Nature Conservancy’s Garrett Family Preserve. Riders will enjoy expansive native wildflower meadows, as well as migrating songbirds, raptors, and pollinators like bumblebees and monarch butterflies. The experience is appropriate for all ages and lasts 1.5 Hours. The Revolution Rail Company in Cape May opens for the season on March 15. Reservations can be booked on its official website.
Take on thrilling coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure
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Six Flags Great Adventure’s opening day is Saturday, March 29th, 2025. Opening day includes the unveiling of THE FLASH™: VERTICAL VELOCITY, North America’s first super boomerang coaster. Parkgoers will also enjoy the revamped dining experience at Granny’s Chicken, highlighted by the culinary skill of new Executive Chef Jeremy Hacker. Season passes + daily tickets can be purchased on Six Flags Great Adventure’s website.
Visit the Tuckerton Seaport
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The Tuckerton Seaport is a working maritime village and museum located at 120 West Main Street in Tuckerton, New Jersey. The Tuckerton Seaport preserves, presents, and interprets the rich maritime history, artistry, heritage, and environment of the Jersey shore and the unique contributions of its baymen. Visitors can spend the day exploring family-friendly exhibits both indoors and outdoors: climb the lighthouse, do on-site crafting, tour museum exhibits, visit the on-property goats and sheep, enjoy a ¼ mile nature trail, visit the gift shop, enjoy a tour and tea at the historic Captain’s House, and have breakfast or lunch at The Union Market. Plan your visit on the Tuckerton Seaport website.
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Shop + eat at the Historic Smithville Village
Historic Smithville is a quaint town of over 60 specialty shops and seven eateries located at 615 East Moss Mill Road, Smithville. The village is open every day of the year except Christmas. During the Spring (April 1st to June 30th) Smithville is open Monday through Friday from 10AM to 6PM, Saturday from 10AM to 7PM, and Sunday from 11AM to 6PM. On April 12th + 13th, Smithville will transform into the Shire of Smithville for the Renaissance Faire. On April 26th, Smithville will host the Art Walk which features over 75 local artists set up displays on the Greene.
Get to the boardwalk ahead of the summer craziness
Kick off the season at Jenkinson’s Amusement Park on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16 from 12PM to 5PM for its opening weekend. Limited kiddie rides will be available and arcades will be open. Jenkinson’s also has great dining options on the boardwalk, such as the Boardwalk Bar + Grill, Little Macs, and Joey Tomatoes. If there ends up being inclement weather, visitors can also head to Jenkinson’s Aquarium for indoor fun and educational marine life experiences.
