Posted in I've been meaning to tell you, Shopkeeping talk on May 17, 2011|
One of the absolute best things about having a consignment, resale, or thrift shop is that we can change our minds, our focus, or our philosophy almost instantly. And the best shopkeepers keep their minds alert to learning new things.
I was cleaning out my computer files the other day and ran across this message from Glenda Polak, owner of CapriceWest in Edmonton, Alberta. I’d asked (more…)
Posted in 5- Minute Fixes, Shopkeeping talk on May 16, 2011| 2 Comments »
(and if we are talented consignment, resale, thrift shopkeepers as well) we always have more great stuff to show customers than we have space. It’s tempting, sometimes, to knock out a wall or two, but here’s an easier solution which, after some minor rod installation,
Bulky things, (more…)
Posted in quotations of use, Shopkeeping talk on May 13, 2011| 5 Comments »
The real voyage (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, promotions, web on May 12, 2011| 2 Comments »
Don’t you just HATE it when you go to a web site for a favorite store or restaurant and click on the Special Deals tab they have there… and you get the message
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Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged buy-outright, consignment on May 11, 2011| 18 Comments »
Most consignment and resale shops pay good money to obtain their consignors or sellers.
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Auntie Kate The Resale Expert 