If you’re running a nonprofit thrift shop, and you would like to squelch the “can you take less for this?” shoppers, this sign from World’s Attic, run by the Mennonite Central Committee, might be just the thing.
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Signage that works!
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged customers, learn a lot, resale shopkeeping, Thrift on September 6, 2018|
Your task: Go shopping
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged Halloween, Products for the Professional Resaler, resale shopkeeping on August 27, 2018| 4 Comments »
There are a zillion reasons why a resale shopkeeper needs to go shopping (tell ’em Kate told you to.)
First of all, to gain inspiration. You can Learn-a-Lot (which is why I use that tag here on the blog.)
Second, to find things your shop needs. (I’ve made you a shopping list.)
And right about now, you especially need to patronize your local thrift and resale shops for things that YOUR customers will need soon. (Like this: )
Buy wedding dresses and dye them black. Witch, Morticia, Frankenstein’s bride, the possibilities are endless. And who wouldn’t love to wear a bridal gown for one night?
More thrifted Halloween ideas here on our Pinterest.
Remember, Halloween is the biggest opportunity your shop has all year to attract, please, and convert non-resale shoppers. Help them become a vampire or a werewolf, and you’ll create raging fans from strangers. Learn how to profit from the holiday with our Halloween PDF!
(And because you’re such a good shopper, we’ll throw in all the Christmas Product for the Professional Resaler tips and tricks with your order. ♥)
Motivate ’em to MOVE
Posted in Really good ideas, Shopkeeping talk, tagged home decor, resale shopkeeping, selling, Thrift on August 20, 2018| 5 Comments »
Probably the worst-selling furnishings are those bulky armoires we used to put bulky TVs in.
Seems like everyone wants to get rid of them and no one wants them.
Maybe you could change that up a bit?
I’m adoring this adaptation of a piece. Love how the doors, repurposed into a backdrop, somehow make this look rustic and quaint and Olde-World-y…
Here’s how to sell more armoires, faster, and at a better price:
- Tell ’em! Print out some good photos of repurposed armoires, put them in clear binder sheets, and display on, in, or around any armoires you have. Have handy any tutorials on Youtube you can find to share with your clientele.
Before-&-after shots help potential buyers see… the potential… in an old armoire. Check out TGtbT’s Pinterest Boards for more ideas.
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- Show ’em. Use armoires as store fixtures. Here’s one idea:
A repurposed thrift shop armoire might make a good play area in a kids consignment shop. TGtbT.com says to simply close the doors when it’s not being used. (and of course, hang outfits for display on those closed doors…).
More ideas:
- Use an armoire in your social media to create excitement and spur visits to the shop.
- Use an armoire for display and to set the ambiance of your business.
- Use an armoire to store supplies and keep your intake area client-ready.
- Show ’em. Use armoires as store fixtures. Here’s one idea:
Excited?
More on armoires here on our blog (I’m particularly fond of the Weird-&-Wonderful armoire. But maybe that’s just because I like to think of myself as Weird-&-Wonderful.)
What uses have you seen for old armoires? Tell us in the comments!
How resaling is like painting
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged resale shopkeeping, success on August 15, 2018|
Some of you may know that I am a [very] amateur painter. I’m always looking to learn more about my hobby, to make pictures I am proud of, and to learn what works so my vision becomes reality.
Phil Davies of ArtTutor addresses the artist’s most common shortcomings and I think these points apply to resale as well!
1. Stand or sit further back for most of your drawing/painting time. (In our resale world, that means focus on the BIG picture.)
2. Hold your pencil or brush at the end. (Relax, don’t tense up. After all, it’s only OLD STUFF.)
3. Stick to a very limited number of brushes, pencils and colours. (Learn to do what works REALLY well rather than bouncing all over the place just for novelty.)
4. Give yourself a time limit. ( Set specific dated goals. Example, I want to be making $X by [date.] )
and Phil goes on to say
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