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Call attention with place mats!

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

Joanne, a friend of long standing (sounds so much better than “an old friend”, don’t you agree?) who has a consignment shop in St. Louis, sent me this simple idea that an resale, thrift or consignment shop could use:
I was at Target yesterday and I found Continue Reading »

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Protect Your Consignment or Resale Shop from Fraud and Cybercrime

May 19, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Consignment, resale, thrift shops are prone to cybertheft

How hard who you have to work to cover what’s been stolen?

Did you know

[small] companies [like yours] lose approximately $155,000 as a result of fraud.

Here’s Continue Reading »

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Yes, you can. You should. Learn to write press releases for your consignment, resale or thrift shop.

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

Did your consignment shop really need to be quoted on that?

There’s a Product for that: Grab their Attention

Great article: Stop writing press releases, and start writing news stories.

And for sure, you need to have a press kit.

Help the media help you publicize your consignment, thrift, or resale store.

Want more? Get this Product for the Professional Resaler Pretty Darn Quick.  Grabbing Their Attention: How to Make the Media Love You
A Too Good to be Threw Product for the Professional Resaler written by Sarah Deveau of Cater Tot Consignment. Getting on television and radio as a guest is the ultimate validation of your business and an incredible business- and reputation-booster which cannot be bought at any price. It can be done, however, for virtually free following Sarah’s advice!

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On the Internet no one knows you’re a… resale shopkeeper.

May 15, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

THanks to P Steiner, wherever you are!There’s nothing wrong, if you aren’t getting enough good reviews of your consignment, thrift or resale shop on places like Yelp, about writing your own review.

One would simply hope that you might be a bit less obvious than this review

(name deleted to prevent embarrassment).

Get CA$H 4 Clothes!!!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

XXXXX  is a hip, trendy store where you can sell your old clothes for CA$H!!! Sweet huh, I know. They have all kinds of different cool stuff from purses to swimsuits for guys and girls. They also have a broad selection of designer brands which is rare to find at such a CHEAP PRICE! Not on ly do they have great clothes and accessories, but the help has always been nice as well as helpful. I would definitely reccommend going in this cool store especially if you are into the latest styles and trends. They are open 7 days a week which I found very convenient and with great store hours from 11-7 M-F, 10-7 Sat, and 1-5 Sun.

Pros: Clothes $ Cash, great selection, designer wear

Cons: Don’t take all clothing

(That misspelling was a nice touch, though, wasn’t it?)

Thanks to P. Steiner for the cartoon… I’d credit you if I could!

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Crown yourself Resale Royalty!

May 12, 2013 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Make these to wear tonight for Continue Reading »

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