If I could give consignment and resale shopkeepers one gift, it would be
the gift of realizing that you … yes you… already have
The Gift of Gab.
That’s why I don’t (more…)
Posted in Really good ideas, Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, blogging, profit, promotions, resale shopkeeping, small business, web on December 12, 2014| 1 Comment »
If I could give consignment and resale shopkeepers one gift, it would bethe gift of realizing that you … yes you… already have
That’s why I don’t (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged consignors, customers, holidays, promotions, resale shopkeeping, small business, success on December 6, 2014|
Photo from, and “recipe” at here. Don’t forget to make a header card that is branded to your business!
Posted in economics of resale, Kudos: Ideas to inspire!, Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged learn a lot, perceived value, promotions, resale shopkeeping on December 1, 2014|
You can learn so much from the notices, newsletters, and info your counterparts send out. You really should, if you don’t already, add your name to others’ e-mailing lists and pay attention to what they tell their clientele.
Here’s a terrific example of an ideathat came to me via e-mail:

A non-profit, Career Wardrobe in Philadelphia, is doing just that. Their loyal followers can pre-purchase a bag for their sale for $20 online.
What a great way to get your customers to commit to coming to your sale (and maybe, even, inspire those who can’t come into making what amounts to a $20 donation)!
The shop doesn’t have a different price for online or at the door but I, personally, would… even just a $5 savings buying online versus at the door would motivate a lot of shoppers…
… and mentioning that “presold bag holders” get in the express entry line the day of the sale would REALLY motivate, don’t you think?
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Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, promotions, resale shopkeeping on October 29, 2014| 2 Comments »
It takes more than a ribbon, the mayor, and a giant pair of scissors to make a grand opening a
Here’s (more…)
Posted in Shopkeeping talk, Used Stuff in the News, tagged promotions, resale shopkeeping, shop local on October 22, 2014|