Auntie Kate The Resale Expert

Lots of fun ways to build anticipation

to Christmas in your consignment, resale, thrift shop! Here are some of my found favorites:

I love this one. Imagine it BIG in your window, and the first person in every morning has the honor of snipping off a bit of Santa’s beard (with appropriately decorated special scissors of course) and having their photo posted on your blog or a special Facebook album…

Here’s a way to get folks in, first thing in the morning: Have a “first stepper” reward!

First person in, gets whatever’s in the little treat bag in addition to their photo on social media if they like (Shy folk? Maybe talk them into a photo just showing their hands and the goodie bag treat!) Use up those voile jewelry bags and tiny paper bags you have floating around. Some could contain small items, others a discount for their purchase that day. Be sure to publicize this heavily! An example from Pinterest:

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If yours is a home furnishings/ furniture/ decor consignment or resale shop, or if your NFP benefits housing: what more fun than cozy little houses all in a row? (Tip: You don’t need to get all crafty. Order these gabled treat boxes and add some window and door stickers!)

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Do you love, sell, promote designer handbags? Use these purse-shaped boxes for your 24 treats!

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And for a childrenswear shop? Mittens on a string: purchased mittens with a treat or discount tucked inside. For true holiday spirit, be sure to donate the dozen pairs of mittens to a charity, collecting them as you go.