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Deja Vuesday: “How long you been here?”

October 18, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

After all, some Auntie Kate messages are, ahem, Too Good to be Threw!

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Without further ado, for Deja Vuesday today may I present a post that is

even MORE important now than it was a while back:

“How long you been here?”

“How long you been here?” is a question designed to drive any resaler CRAZY. You spend and spend on advertising, signage, bag-stuffers and all that, and still, people don’t seem to know you’re in business and serious about it. Read the whole Deja Vuesday post…

For more posts that are important enough to rate a second showing, that deserve to be recycled. that rate an encore, and so on: The Deja Vuesday posts.

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You CAN have a GREAT holiday season in your consignment, resale, or thrift shop

October 17, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Holiday selling for consignment, resale & thrifts: Priceless advice from Kate Holmes of TGtbT.comWhatever you do, don’t give up the (Christmas) ghost in your shop just because you sell used stuff. Read how resale CAN have a great Continue Reading »

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Good ways to say things

October 15, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

A catchy headline catches customers.What with the fall season coming on strong, a lot of consignment and resale shops have been telling their FB and Twitter followers about their great boot selection. Plus, it seems like there’s a movement afoot Continue Reading »

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Consignment clutter can be GOOD.

October 14, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Taking photos of your resale, thrift or consignment shop requires a bit of attention, don’t you agree? You want to show your merchandise in its best light, and you’re proud of all the variety in your offerings.

So make a little clutter.

Go ahead. Continue Reading »

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What to do with 75 pink bras?

October 13, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

Resale, consignment, and thrift shops know the recipe for th\urning lemons into lemonade!Turn them into a community fundraiser… and a consignment shop Continue Reading »

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