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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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Talking to your consignors.

Posted in Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , on July 20, 2011| 1 Comment »

Sending a consignor tips newsletter binds your clients more tightly to your consignment shopBest un-observed tip in the manual: do (more…)

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Bringing your Passion for Fashion to life

Posted in My Favorite Things, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , , on July 12, 2011| 9 Comments »

Passion for Fashion is what motivates consignment shoppers

Making a commercial that shows viewers the type of consignment, resale, or thrift shop you have is a challenge and an investment. Some results are better than others. Right now I

Love this (more…)

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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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Has your consignment or resale or thrift shop grown like Topsy?

Posted in Not-for-Profit Resale, Shopkeeping talk, tagged , on March 3, 2011|

Has your consignment or resale shop grown like Topsy?One thing I noticed on my trip to 5 eclectic shops the other day, was the extent to which

fixturing matters.

The two very-funky shops had, on purpose, mismatched fixturing. This gave a nice cluttery feel to their shops, and since all the fixtures, from clothes trees to tables, were for-sale merchandise, it made sense.

But the three upscale shops, the ones commanding the best prices, (more…)

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