Cash for Garms is a service we offer at Canberra Garms. Bring in your clothes, shoes and accessories and we’ll assess their resale value. Once accessed, you can then choose: Store Credit or Cash and get paid instantly. No waiting for consignment sales or long payout times. Straight Cash For Garms.

How Does it work?

  • Before you come and Drop-off

    1. Prepare

    Ensure all items are freshly washed, folded, and ready for assessment. Review our Selling Guide below to confirm which items we accept.

    2. Drop-off

    Check in with our staff on arrival. Complete a brief online form and choose your preferred service, Express (5-10 mins) or Standard drop-off.

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    Select your drop-off type

    EXPRESS

    3. Review

    We’ll do a quick, on-the-spot sort and identify the items we’d like to purchase. This only takes a few minutes.

    4. Payment method

    For each item we select, choose between  $10 store credit or $5 cash.

    STANDARD

    3. Review

    Leave your bag with our team for a thorough assessment, this may take a couple of hours. Please allow extra time for large quantities and or luxury/designer items. Once we’ve finished, you’ll receive an SMS asking you to return to the store to review our offer.

    4. Payment method

    Choose 50% store credit or 30% cash based on our estimated resale value of your items (excluding GST). You can always decide to decline our offer and keep your items

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    Choose your payment

    5. Get Paid

    Cash

    Choose either direct bank transfer or physical cash in store.

    Store Credit

    We’ll apply it to your customer account, usable in-store and online.

Selling Guide

If you are ever unsure just bring it in and our friendly staff are more than happy to have a look!

  • Some examples of brands we look for:

    Vintage Sportswear

    Adidas, Converse, Diadora, Kappa, Le Coq Sportif, Lotto, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Russell Athletic, Starter, Umbro

    Designer

    A.P.C, Acronym, Acne Studios, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, All Is A Gentle Spring, Ann Demeulemeester, BAPE (A Bathing Ape), Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, C.P. Company, Calvin Klein, Celine, Comme des Garçons, Diesel, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Dsquared2, Engineered Garments, Essentials, Fear of God, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Gucci, Guess, Haider Ackermann, Helmut Lang, Hermès, Issey Miyake, Jil Sander, Junya Watanabe, Kapital, Kaptain Sunshine, Kenzo, Kiko Kostadinov, Kith, Lemaire, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela, Maison Mihara Yasuhiro, Marni, Martine Rose, Miu Miu, Needles, Number (N)ine, Off-White, Our Legacy, Prada, Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Sacai, Stone Island, Supreme, Tom Ford, Tommy Hilfiger, UNDERCOVER, Valentino, Vivienne Westwood, Visvim, Wales, Yohji Yamamoto, Yves Saint Laurent, Zegna

    Vintage Outdoor

    and wander, Arc’teryx, Barbour, Berghaus, Columbia, Danner, Eddie Bauer, Filson, Fjällräven, Gramicci, Helly Hansen, Jack Wolfskin, Klättermusen, Mammut, Montbell, Mountain Designs, Mountain Hardwear, Nike AC, Patagonia, Peak Performance, Rab, Salomon, Snow Peak, The North Face

    Others

    Affliction, Avirex, Baby Phat, Billionaire Boys Club, Billabong, Carhartt, Coogi, Dickies, Ecko Unltd, Ed Hardy, Enyce, Evisu, FUBU, JNCO, Juicy Couture, Karl Kani, Lee, Levi’s, Miss Sixty, Mossimo, Pelle Pelle, Phat Farm, Quiksilver, Roxy, Schott, Sean John, Southpole, Stüssy, Tapout, True Religion, Von Dutch, Wrangler

    Brands we don't accept 

    Anko, ASOS, Bardot, Bershka, Boohoo man, Cotton On, Factorie, Fashion Nova, Forever New, Girl Express, Glassons, H&M, Jay Jays , Just Jeans, Lowes, Millers, Now, Pretty Little Thing, Princess Polly, Rivers, Rockmans, Shein, Sportsgirl, Sussan, Target, Uniqlo, Valley Girl, Zara

  • Some examples of styles and categories we look for:

    Tops

    Baby tees, Band/Music tees, Button-ups, Cardigans, Chore jackets, Corsets, Crewneck, Denim jackets, Fleeces, Graphic tees, Harringtons, Hoodies, Knits, Leather jackets, Long-sleeve tees, Polos, Puffer jackets, Suede jackets, Sweatshirts, Tank tops, Track/Shell jackets, Windbreakers, Workwear jackets, Zip-ups

    Bottoms

    Cargo pants, Carpenter pants, Jeans (Low-rise, Baggy, Bootcut), Maxi skirts, Midi skirts, Mini skirts, Parachute pants, Sweatpants/Joggers, Track pants

    Accessories

    Beanies, Belts, Caps, Gloves, Handbags, Jewellery, Messenger bags, Scarves, Sling bags, Sunglasses, Wallets/Purses, Watches

    Styles/Themes

    60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, Americana, Archive designer, Gorpcore, Hip-Hop/Street, Japanese, Skatewear, Techwear, Workwear, Realtree, Y2K

    • Bridal wear
    • Formal wear 
    • Children's clothes 
    • Counterfeit items 
    • Fast fashion 
    • Stained items 
    • Damaged items 
    • Underwear

  • We may not offer on items with:

    • Stains or marks 
    • Discoloured fabric 
    • Holes or pilling 
    • Broken or missing hardware, such as buttons or zips 
    • Odors, pet hair or lint 

  • Mens and womens sizing from XS to XXL

    Waist sizes 26" - 40"

  • To help us assess your items quickly, please do the following before you come in:

    • Wash and fully dry your clothing
    • Fold items neatly
    • Fix minor issues (missing buttons, loose threads)
    • Remove stains and lint-roll where needed
    • Wipe down shoes and accessories

  • Canberra Garms – In-Store Buy Program Terms & Conditions

    Last updated: 01/09/2025
    Canberra Garms PTY LTD, ABN 60 684 104 176, G16/27 Lonsdale St Braddon, 2612, Contact@canberragarms.com

    1) Who you are and what you promise

    By submitting items (“Items”) to Canberra Garms (“we/us”), you (“you/seller”) confirm that:

    • The Items are authentic and not counterfeit, stolen, or prohibited.
    • The contact details you provide are accurate and you consent to us contacting you by SMS/email for this transaction.

    2) Intake options

    You choose one of the following:

    A. Express Drop-Off

    • We quickly sort and select items we want.
    • You are paid $5 per Item selected, on the spot.
    • Once paid, title passes to us immediately and the sale is final.
    • Unselected Items must be collected before you leave (or as directed by staff); otherwise see Clause 8.

    B. Drop-and-Go (Quote)

    • We do a detailed assessment and set a resale price for each Item (what we would price it at in our store/online).
    • Your payout choices on accepted Items are:
    • Cash: 30% of our assessed resale price; or
    • Store Credit: 50% of our assessed resale price (issued as store credit/gift card tied to your customer account; see Clause 5).
    • We will notify you by SMS/email when your Quote is ready. Quotes are valid for 2 days from notification.
    • We authenticate and grade condition. We may adjust or withdraw a quote if authenticity/condition differs from initial assessment.

    3) Our right to accept, adjust or reject

    We may reject any Item at our discretion (e.g., condition, brand, demand, authenticity). For accepted Items, our pricing is based on our expertise and current demand; it is not negotiable once set in the Quote unless re-inspection changes the result.

    4) Title transfer

    • Express: title to selected Items passes to us upon payment of the $5 per Item.
    • Drop-and-Go: title to accepted Items passes to us when your payout is completed (cash/bank/store credit). Until then, Items remain yours.

    5) Store credit specifics

    • Store credit is issued to your customer account (or as a gift card if we choose). You may need to create or log in to an account to use it.
    • Store credit is not redeemable for cash, not transferable, and may be used only for purchases with us (including POS).
    • Expiry and usage follow our store-credit/gift-card policy and applicable laws. Where required by law, credit/gift cards will not expire for at least the minimum period required.
    • If we later determine an Item was counterfeit or not as represented, we may reverse or adjust store credit and/or request return of goods purchased with that credit to the extent permitted by law.

    6) Payment timing & methods

    • Cash: paid in-store at time of acceptance.
    • Bank/PayID: we aim to process within 1 business days after acceptance (bank delays may apply).
    • Store credit: issued once acceptance is confirmed; available to use once it appears on your account/gift card.

    7) Communication & authorisation

    You authorise us to contact you by SMS/email for updates, quotes, and payment confirmations for this transaction. (Marketing messages are optional and require a separate consent.)

    8) Acceptance in person & uncollected items

    • You must return to our store within 48 hours of our notification to accept or reject your quote in person.
    • If you do not attend within 48 hours, we will treat the items as uncollected and may, at our discretion, donate, recycle, resell, or otherwise dispose of the items to recover handling/storage costs. We are not liable for any loss you may suffer as a result. (Local laws may limit disposal rights; see our staff for details.)

    9) Risk of loss; care of Items

    We will take reasonable care of Items left with us. However, until title passes (see Clause 4), Items are left at your risk. To the extent permitted by law, our liability for loss/damage while in our custody is limited to the offered payout amount for the affected Items.

    10) Counterfeit, fraud & misrepresentation

    If we reasonably believe an Item is counterfeit, stolen, or misrepresented, we may refuse/withdraw an offer, report the matter, and retain the Item for law enforcement as required. If a counterfeit is discovered after payout, you agree to refund the payout on request (or allow us to offset against any store credit) and to cooperate with lawful investigations.

    11) Returns & Finality

    All purchases from you are final. Once paid (or credit issued) and title has passed, Items are not returnable to you.

    12) Privacy

    We collect and use your personal information to assess Items, communicate quotes, process payouts, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations. We may verify your identity and record serial numbers/unique identifiers. Our handling of your data is subject to our Privacy Policy available on our website. We do not use your details for marketing unless you separately consent.

    13) Governing law

    These T&Cs are governed by the laws of ACT. Any disputes will be resolved in that jurisdiction’s courts.

    14) Acceptance

    By submitting this form you agree to these T&Cs and confirm you are the lawful owner of the Items.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, just walk in during store hours and our staff will sort you out!

  • Express

    $10 Store Credit or $5 Cash per item selected.

    Standard

    50% Store Credit or 30% Cash of item resale price.

  • Please don’t take it personally if we don't make an offer on your items. We have strict criteria and make decisions based on:

    • What's needed in store
    • What we know sells

    Reasons for not receiving an offer might include:

    • Currently overstocked in store
    • The item is damaged or stained
    • Not the right style for our store

  • Express

    Fast, on-the-spot sort. Payout is $5 cash or $10 store credit per accepted item.

    Standard

    Leave your bag for a thorough review. Payout is 30% cash or 50% store credit of our estimated resale value (ex GST).

  • Express

    Usually just a few minutes, depending on queue size and quantity.


    Standard

    Usally takes 1-2 hours, timing varies with volume and category; but may take up to 24 hours, we’ll text you when your offer is ready.

    To avoid longer wait-times we recommend visiting us Monday-Friday before 12pm. Please note, weekends are our busiest periods so expect longer wait times.

  • Store credit will be applied to your customer account which we will auto create for you. It will be under the email you provide in our form.

    You can use your store credit in store and online. Currently not available for our Depop - although we are transitioning to having our entire catalogue being on our website.