Every change of season, we get swamped with consignors, sellers, and donors bringing in not just some stuff, but SOME STUFF. As in piles of, armloads of, basketsful, SUVsful. So I am thinking that Continue Reading »
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Think about all the time your car, truck, van, SUV, or flivver sits in parking lots like a big ole piece of dumb metal, not earning its keep.
Not just while you’re working, but while you’re playing. At the hot new restaurant. At the movies. At the grocery (well, that’s not exactly playing, but you get the picture.
Why not Continue Reading »
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With spring finally arriving in many places, it’s time to draw attention to your consignment, thrift or resale shop with sidewalk* signs. Here’s some short, sweet messages that might inspire some folks to slam on the brakes before they pass your shop.
Make ’em smile, and Continue Reading »
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Chances are, you’re missing the biggest, easiest, most productive way to improve the quality of incoming consignments ever. And it’s SO easy and SO cheap to do. It works for all types of merchandise. It basically costs nothing. It doesn’t Continue Reading »
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Watch this video, especially for a professional’s advice on
Price = Space
…a concept that Continue Reading »
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