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Nothing special about my shop, no sirree.

August 22, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

What? You were expecting to see some special event at my consignment or resale shop, just because my web site has a page called Special Events?

Well, sorry. “Nothing Continue Reading »

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Print ads and flyers… lost art?

August 21, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

tell your consignment storyAmongst the small, medium, and large consignment, resale and thrift shops, I see an alarming lack of knowledge on how to truly communicate Continue Reading »

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Out & About: The judicious use of lamps

August 20, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Once again, Kate’s out and about, looking for ideas to help consignment, resale and thrift shopkeepers make their merchandise absolutely irresistible! Today, we’re talking lamps.

Merchandising a recycled batch of home decor by TGtbT.com

Yum! A mini-chandelier lights up an array of previously-adored home decor items. Notice, too, the small table in front of the armoire, the two trays on top of the table, and all the for-sale goodies within.

Another ajar armoire (say that 3 times fast!), this time with a small table lamp, a mirror, and more. Makes each piece look SO much more interesting and desirable. Now that's using all your space!

Another ajar armoire (say that 3 times fast!), this time with a small table lamp, a mirror, and more. Makes each piece look SO much more interesting and desirable. Now that’s using all your space!

Who says a lamp can't sit on the floor, making these vintage linens look wonderful? KInda like a window display without needing a window, isn't it?

Who says a lamp can’t sit on the floor, making these vintage linens look wonderful? Kinda like a window display without needing a window, isn’t it?

If you’d find more ideas on making your shop a jewel box of treasures, click each photo for a glimpse of some of our Products for the Professional Resaler.

Tell us YOUR “enlightening” stories, in the comments!

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Keeping your cool when there’s fire afoot.

August 17, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Keeping your cool when there's fire afootYou have to see the progression of this event and how the consignment shop owner is handling it in her social media. Continue Reading »

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It’s never too early for Halloween.

August 16, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Stir up profits with Halloween for Resale Shops, a TGtbT.com Product for the Professional Resaler

Stir up profits with Halloween for Resale Shops, a TGtbT.com Product for the Professional Resaler

Consignment, resale, and thrift shopkeepers are often AGHAST when the “real” stores start marketing Halloween in August.

But here’s the consumer news straight from the consumers’ mouths.

Getting MAJOR attention: My HowToConsign Pinterest posts here (and even my TGtbT Pinterest Board here) from regular folk. As is my aimed-at-shoppers free PDF at HowToConsign.com about costumes. You know what that means.

They are looking forward to Halloween!

Yes, in mid-August.

See why Halloween is THE most important holiday on the resale calendar. Ignore or delay at your own peril! (Sounds of ghostly cackling, off-stage.)

Make Halloween a major money-maker in your shop with this Product for the Professional Resaler. If this advice doesn’t raise your shop’s profile in your community year-round, I’ll eat my witch’s hat.

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