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If we’re real lucky,

(and if we are talented consignment, resale, thrift shopkeepers as well) we have some great merchandise to take quick shots of so we can post them online. Let me show you how much

you can do in under five minutes.

Case in point:

Photo’s great but darn those fluorescents. They make (more…)

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TGtbT.com presents Spanish for ResalersWe’re always delighted to have another reason to celebrate,

and Cinco de Mayo is a good one. When else can we wear huarches, rebozos, drink beer with lime and eat Mexican food… I mean, in places like Idaho and Ontario. Down here in Florida, all that’s an everyday fiesta!

So, to thank our southern neighbor for giving us an excuse to party, let’s (more…)

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What's the best sale for a consignment, resale, thrift shop?Let’s say you’re at the absolute lowest point in your price markdowns at the end of a season or marketing cycle. How do you move the final dregs?

Maybe you’re thinking of a Dollar Rack or a BOGO event, or you are contemplating a 99-cent sale. Or a bag sale or a rack/ table on your sidewalk or in the basement. Thing is, you basically just want (more…)

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If we are real lucky

(and good shopkeepers), our consignment, thrift or resale shop is always, and we do mean always don’t we, in need of a little (more…)

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Form or function? How do you arrange your shelves?

Labeling the shelves in a NFP shop

Sorry, but (more…)

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