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Love Ghurka handbags?

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged accessories, resale shopkeeping, success on February 25, 2015| 4 Comments »

One of my favorite handbag manufacturers is Ghurka. Actually, I love everything they make, from briefcases (and knife rolls!) to campaign furniture.

I can’t get enough of Ghurka’s timeless, functional designs. If the same is true of you and your consignment/ resale customers, I’ve just discovered a real treat: the Ghurka web site has tips on dating their vintage bags, and even prices the bags sold for!

Drool over their vintage archive. And here’s eBay’s current list of vintage Ghurka purses… check and make sure you haven’t overlooked these in your shop stock!

Do you get Ghurka bags in? Do you have similar sites for other designer handbag resources that you’d like to share with your fellow consignment, resale, or thrift store? Tell us in the comments, below!

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Communicating visually. And fast.

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged advertising, consignors, resale shopkeeping, web on February 23, 2015| 3 Comments »

Which is more easily grasped online?

We are currently accepting

spring consignments which include jeans, tee shirts, light weight long sleeves, capris, hoodies, light jackets, etc. Beginning in April we will start accepting shorts, swimsuits, tank tops and sundresses.

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Presenting: Prom!

Posted in economics of resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged Facebook, merchandising, profit, resale shopkeeping, small business, web on February 20, 2015| 2 Comments »

Loving this Facebook post for a consignment shop’s selection of prom dresses. Love the second example, too. The third? Meh.

Wow, look how pretty! Which one should I buy? That aqua one looks just like Steph! That’s what those 35 shares and 5 comments and 11 forwards are all about. Bonus points for (more…)