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Cheapskate. Wear the badge proudly.

Posted in economics of resale, Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , , on August 22, 2011| 3 Comments »

Consignment and resale shopkeepers are COOL with CHEAPResale industry folks are known far and wide for being cheapskates.

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Free, salvaged, donated is their favorite price, with a buck or two not far behind.

With that in mind, we consignment, resale, and thrift managers and owners still adore to shop. We just shop FRUGALLY. One of the most popular pages on the Too Good to be Threw web site is our Let’s Shop page with ideas of what to look for, from garage sales to seasonal clearances.

And one of the most cost-shaving Products for the Professional Resaler? Resale’s Cheapest Tricks & Best Buys from the Luncheonette page of TGtbT mini-Products (“cheaper than a grilled cheese sandwich“!)

Got a Cheapskate Choice of your own to add? How you recycle bubble wrap into “snow” for your ski window, the thrill of finding something on the curb, or how you repurposed a useless item into… well, something useful for your shop? Comment below and let’s hear

just how cheap you are!

(A word, though. This post is meant to be light-hearted, but there is a danger in being indiscriminately cheap. Read more on the difference between FRUGAL and TRULY BADLY CHEAP.)

 
BTW, this cool button graphic? Create your own for free at Cooltext.com. Imagine its uses!

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Hire right… fire less.

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , on August 2, 2011| 1 Comment »

The absolutely top, hands-down winner of the most detested job of any boss is firing people.

Even when the person being fired has been a drag on the business, has degraded the vision you’ve had… even if that person was stealing (not only her/his paycheck, but actual stuff)…

No one looks forward to firing staff members.

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Say it in…colorful….words

Posted in I've been meaning to tell you, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , on June 10, 2011| 2 Comments »

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

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , on April 15, 2011| 15 Comments »

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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Comp it. Go ahead. It’s worth it.

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , on March 8, 2011| 3 Comments »

Nothin’ says lovin’ like something….

from the oven? Nah. Nothing says loving, in the retail world, like a little something extra. This is an area where consignment, buy-outright, and even thrift shops can outshine their “real store” competitors.

A little gift. A present. An unexpected bonus. A little lagniappe.

Consignor wants to (more…)

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