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The Mom Contest at your consignment, resale, thrift shop.

April 19, 2011 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

What 2 things is this woman remembered for?

What 2 things is this woman remembered for…and what’s her name? Hint: She grew up motherless. (Which explains the hair do.)

Now we all know that mothers everywhere would be proud to see our savvy shoppers and sellers

ReSell…RePlace…ReJoice!

After all, it was Mom who taught us to be savvy with our spending, to recognize quality, and that to waste barely-used possessions was a cryin’ shame.

So it seems only fitting that Continue Reading »

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What’s wrong with this picture?

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

What’s wrong with this picture?

Well, really, what do these two pix have in common…that’s wrong?


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You guessed it: the great big clock. You don’t really want to forcibly remind your browsers that time flies…do you?

We thank Bon Bon Boutique & another consignment shop for showing us their shops.

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Why you need store bucks. 10 Reasons. You can think of more, I’m certain.

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

Why you need store bucks.

* To reward a consignor for bringing items in at the beginning of the season.

* To add to a payout, if you’re a buy-outright, as incentive for that seller to shop.

* To thank a particularly helpful donor.

* As incentive for staffers.

This could be a million-dollar idea for consignment, resale, thrift shops

One of the simple things that could be worth a million to your shop.

* As appreciation to a volunteer who went above and beyond.

* To add to a restaurant tip for that nice waitperson, or to surprise that nice cashier at your regular grocery store.

* To tuck in a birthday, “thinking of you”, thank-you card.

* As a “nice-talking-with-you” gift to the person next to you in the post office line.

* As a “thanks for being so enthusiastic!” gift for a customer wannabe who comes by when you can’t open for her/him.

Store bucks can make you wealthy

* For anyone who does you or your business a favor.

What are store bucks? Basically, $X in currency redeemable in your business…good for anything anytime. It’s not very gracious, after all, to offer a $5 off on any purchase $25 or more is it? That’s a coupon, not a gift. Or to give a 25%-off coupon. (All that says to the recipient is buy something and I’ll take a little off.) Or to limit what store bucks are good for (that’s like, well, yes, come over for Sunday dinner but no pie for you little missy.) . Give with open hands and heart, or don’t give store bucks at all.

Secrets of Successful Resalers (includes 9 Million-Dollar Ideas)

How to Make More Money

What ways have YOU used store dollars?

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SNOOZE ALARM 3: Over-modest, self-limiting… & rodent-infested.

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

More of our mini-seriesAre you putting your customers to sleep?

SNOOZE ALARM: Really really
boring ways to say things

There comes a time (with luck!) in every consignment, resale, thrift shop, when you are simply over-stocked in something and you need to let your clientele know it to drive sales in this particular area. Could be toddler clothes, sofas… or as we see in this next example of Continue Reading »

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SNOOZE ALARM, Part 2: Tell ’em in a way they really will HEAR.

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

More of our mini-seriesAre you putting your customers to sleep?

SNOOZE ALARM: Really really
boring ways to say things

Facebook and your shop blog are great places to let fans, friends, and followers know what your customers want to buy. And many consignment, resale, and thrift shops do, indeed, mention “what we need.” Good idea….done in an intriguing and interesting way.

But oh, oh, oh. Watch your language. Continue Reading »

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