Accounting Dictionary

Consignment

Merchandise for sale that belongs to a third party.

Let’s say a retailer that accepts merchandise belonging to a third party. The retailer agrees to try to sell the merchandise in his place of business for a commission. The merchandise to be sold is called a consignment.

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