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Is it work or is it play?

June 15, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Is it delightful fun or drudgery to arrange and re-arrange and re-arrange your merchandise?

Color blocking and above-the-rack displays

From Back by Popular Demand. See their live link at HowToConsign.com

Is every incoming batch “just like Christmas” or do you groan when you see a batch come through the door?

Incoming merchandise is the lifeblood of consignment shops

Kim of Fair Trade Consignment. See her live link at HowToConsign.com

Are your co-workers a nice added touch to your happy day or are they pains in the patootie?

Happy staff at a consignment shop called TAGS

Happy co-workers at TAGS. Visit the shop via the live link on HowToConsign.com

Do you puff with pride when you see your shop or wilt at the thought of the rent being due?

Hug Bug in Maryland makes me smile! See her live link on HowToConsign.com

If you (mostly) can’t tell whether your consignment, thrift, or resale shop is work or play, you’re in the right career!

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  1. on September 16, 2012 at 10:27 am Kay Hill's avatar Kay Hill

    Nothing excites me more than to help a customer find the “perfect outfit” for that “special event”. Knowing you made their day. When they leave Kay’s Kloset, with that big smile on their face, that’s when I know my job has been completed and I, too, am a happy camper.


    • on September 16, 2012 at 11:19 am Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw's avatar Auntie Kate

      So true, Kay! It’s a lot more fun selling “style”… whether it’s personal, home, or family… than it is, I imagine, selling widgets πŸ˜‰
      Had a GREAT time visiting your happy, colorful shop the other day. Many thanks for your hospitality… watch for our “report” on your shop here on the blog soon!



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