1-718 10th Street, Canmore
Alberta, T1W 2A6

 +1 (403) 678-8910  info@switchinggear.ca

OPEN DAILY, 11-6
except xmas and 
New Year's day

Consign with us

Bring in your used outdoor gear and clothing between 11am-5:30pm (up to 30 minutes before closing). Learn more about our consignment process below:

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HOW DOES CONSIGNMENT WORK​?

  1. Inspect and prepare your clothing and/or gear for sale (instructions below).
  2. Bring your items in store for appraisal. No appointment required, but please be patient if you arrive during busy store hours. If you have a large number of items, feel free to call ahead and make sure we can give you our focussed attention. Together we discuss the age, condition, and market demand for your goods; and we will decide on a fair asking price for each item. If you are a new consignee, we will set up an account in our system and go over our contract.
  3. Once priced and tagged, your item(s) move onto our sales floor, and our staff do their best to find the perfect buyer for your items. If items don’t sell, their prices may be marked down (per the the sales agreement of the contract.) If you don’t want an item lowered When an item of yours sells, your account is credited with your percentage of the selling price.
  4. It is up to you to check the status of your account. We don’t call or email when items sell. Call or stop by the shop to find out how much money you have
  5. earned!. Small amounts owing will be paid out in cash or store credit. Large amounts are paid out by check or store credit.
  6. We try to help you choose the right price at the right time to sell your goods, but sometimes they just don’t sell. If your item doesn’t sell within 90 days, please come collect it. After 90 days, unclaimed and unsold items become the property of Switching Gear and may be donated or discarded. We don’t want this to happen, so please keep track of your consignment dates and do not abandon your goods. We do not have the ability to notify consignees as these dates approach, so please mark your calendars and keep track your items.

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HOW TO INSPECT AND PREPARE GEAR​?

  1. CHECK IT - Inspect your items for rips, stains, missing parts, expiration dates, or damage that affects functionality. Make sure pockets and compartments are empty, zippers work, and not buttons or fasteners are gone. We will only accept items that are still readily usable. If you are unsure, give us a call.
  2. CLEAN IT - To increase the chances of selling your items, please ensure they areas clean as possible, free of stains, dirt, dust, and odour. We do not watch or fix your gear and cannot accept dirty items.
  3. KNOW IT - To get the best value for your items, gather as much information on it as possible, for instances, know the model or product name, age, important specs, and original retail price. This will speed up the appraisal process.
  4. TIME IT - Gear sells best in the season that it is meant for, so we generally only accept in-season gear.
  5. BRING IT IN - If you aren’t sure whether your item is saleable, or what it might be worth, just bring it in for a no-obligation appraisal. If your item is quite large (kayaks, canoes, bikes, etc). Please feel free to call us to make sure we have room to accommodate it.

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WHICH ITEMS DOES SWITCHING GEAR ACCEPT FOR CONSIGNMENT​?

The items we accept are at our discretion. Most of the time we can only take clothing and gear within season. It is important that your items are clean, current, functional, and in good condition.

Seasonal Clothing
Any clothing items designed for outdoor sports and activities from established brands like Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Black Diamond, Salomon, The North Face, Mountain Hardwear,
Rab, Outdoor Research, MEC, Craft, Karbon, Orage, etc. We also accept everyday fitness clothing such as yoga wear, and outdoor snow and rain gear.

Camping
Tents, sleeping bags, bivy sacks, sleeping pads, camp chairs, cookware, utensils, stoves, water purification devices, dry bags, compression sacks, flashlights, lanterns, pocket knives, etc.

Hiking
Hiking boots, hiking poles, backpacks, bear spray holsters, water bladders, non-disposable first-aid and emergency supplies, rain covers, GPS and navigation devices, hiking
guide books, micro-spikes, etc.

Skiing And Snowboarding
Nordic, downhill, and touring skis; ski boots and poles; bindings, ski jackets, ski pants, goggles, snowboards, snowboard bindings, snowboard boots, avalanche shovels,
probes, skins, snow study kits, snow saws, helmets, etc.

Climbing And Mountaineering
Climbing shoes, harnesses, chalk bags, helmets, belay devices, cams, hexes and nuts, crag and multi-pitch backpacks, headlamps, climbing guide books, ice axes, ice tools,
ice screws, crampons, snow stakes, etc. NO carabiners, quickdraws or ropes.

Trail Running
Trail runners, running vests, hydration backpacks and belts, running shirts, jackets, and tights, fitness watches, and heart-rate monitors, etc.

Paddling
Paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, paddles, life jackets, spray skirts and shirts, wetsuits, neoprene gloves, booties, waterproof backpacks, dry bags, etc.

Biking
Bike accessories such as locks, helmets, water bottle cages, bike bags and storage, bike trailers for children, pets and gear; universal bike racks, and select bicycles.

Sports Equipment
Disc golf baskets and discs, hockey skates, and very little else. We do not accept gear for most team sports, but feel free to call us and ask about your specific gear.