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Nothing worse than a web site with cobwebs.

June 13, 2014 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Tired of having a outdated web site for your consignment, resale or thrift shop?Nothing worse than a web site with cobwebs.

You know, the pictures from the wrong season, past addresses, a notice about a sale that was last month (or year.)

And it’s a pain to design a layout that works well.

And who has time to learn how to update their web site themselves?

You CAN have an attractive, easily-update-able web site AND blog for your consignment, resale or thrift shop by using a WordPress.com FREE blog.

Read this article (and the articles it links to) and our series on web sites for consignment, resale and thrift shops here on the blog and the TGtbT.com guide to blogging.

The best part(s) of this? The time you spend creating social media on Facebook etc could be zero... because you set your blog posts to appear there automatically. So your followers can see your info on social media, in their email, in your broadcast emails, as YOU choose. And your info about your sale or event or tips for shopping… are there for you to refer back to as often as you like!

Illustration from dwk-uk.com

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Having one of those days in your consignment shop?

June 11, 2014 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Sometimes, it feels like you can’t get anything done, please any customer, plow through the incoming stuff. On days Continue Reading »

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Got boobs?

June 9, 2014 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

If you deal in womenswear consignment, resale, or thrift, you need boobs.

These boobs, I mean.

Bust forms make slinky clothes look... slinky not saggy, says Auntie Kate of TGtbT.com

These lightweight molded forms enhance everything from wedding gowns to prom dresses to summer frocks.

Bust forms make even humble garments look better. Imagine how nice this would have been with them:

Bust forms are a must for any consignment, resale or thrift womenswear shop, says TGtbT.com

Some Resources:

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Retail’s Dirty Secret

June 5, 2014 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

I have, in my car, a 4″ high pile of coupons to Bed Bath & Beyond. I’m guessing you do too.

Must you mark up to mark down, ponders Auntie Kate of TGtbT.comAfter all, they’re Continue Reading »

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Rainy Day People….

June 3, 2014 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Rainy day lovers don’t hide love inside they just pass it on*

If it’s a rainy, slow day at your shop and you’re feelin’ blue, here’s some projects that will have your consignment, thrift or resale shop passin’ the love on!

A generic, ready-to-go shop photo example found by TGtbT.com, of Again in Idaho

Great example of a shop’s “generic photo”… shows what you sell, and even the shop name! Thanks, Again and Again2 in Idaho

* Take some generic Continue Reading »

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