People aren't going to want to purchase clothes that look extremely worn out or like they should actually belong in the trash.
Repair any clothing with holes or tears. Check for damage such as broken zippers, missing buttons or loose threads. If you wouldn't wear the item or lend it to a friend because of the condition, it probably isn't in good enough shape to sell at a consignment shop. The newer the clothing looks, the better. Even if an item is really awesome, if it has a lot of damage, it won't get sold. However, make sure the clothing is worth the amount of time and effort made on repairs.
If your clothing is in good shape or is in good shape after repairs , sort it by season. Most consignment shops will only take clothing that is in season or that is about to be in season. If you have winter boots you've outgrown and June is coming up, save the boots in a safe place until cooler weather comes around.
Once the appropriate clothing for the season is chosen, make sure it is washed. Depending on the item, you may need to iron as well. Check your local consignment shop to see what their policies are. The company will make an offer, and you can accept it or turn it down. This is a great option if you want immediate, same-day results and never worry about your crap again.
No, not really. This is where you have to look at your priorities for time and money. Is it better for you to just be done with it? Or are you wanting to really recoup as much value out of it? Classified ads are the alternative to the standard second-hand shop. The costs and procedures drastically vary from platform to platform. The pro to a classified ad is that you have more control over your item, but that also means you have more decisions to make and more responsibilities to get it sold.
With other types of sales, you are paying some of your profit to businesses to get the job done. With classifieds person-to-person sales , you can save that money, but now you are the one connecting with potential buyers, negotiating prices and handling the transaction.
This is the route that allows me to get the most money out of my used crap, most efficiently. These thrift shops frequently work as non-profit organizations, but not always.
You feel good about yourself while increasing your tax deductions, and they place your items on their shelves. There are some scenarios like donating an old car where the tax-deductible receipt is a lifesaver, but I rarely actually use it.
When the payouts from other second-hand shops would be tiny, I prefer to just donate those items. Every time I take them into consignment or pawn shops, I get offered quarters for nice clothes. The resale store full of donated goods down your street might not be labeled a thrift shop. Selling your stuff second-hand is a great way to clear out your house and pocket some extra cash.
Hopefully these tidbits will help you decide which second-hand marketplace is the best option for you. Where do you sell your stuff second-hand? Have you had any success with consignment shops? I sell a lot of my stuff to secondhand young adult stores. They are definitely easy, especially if you have designer clothing.
Just drop it off and get something for it. What is the name of the place you go to? Great list! I finally just got frustrated and started packing stuff up to donate. I would have gladly donated them to a family in need instead of lining the pockets of a scammy corporation. My family is big on yard sales. Come to think of it, my mom kind of runs a consignment shop with her yard sale! Several people put their items in the sale with their names marked.
I had done it under what I think was their earlier system — you ship a box directly to someone — and it was a huge loss for me. But like Courtney said — now I know! I sent out a few boxes of gently used baby clothes and received boxes of gently used baby clothing in the sizes I needed AND a box filled with new plus size clothing.
I lucked out because I found a woman who had recently lost weight and was using ThredUP to get rid of her old clothing and they were exactly the size I needed. Also, donating can be pretty huge if you are already itemizing your deductions. For most items, especially clothing, we ended up with more money from the deduction than we would have from a garage sale or consignment shop. Good post! Totally worth it!
Get the clutter out of our house and get the stuff we need for the kids in exchange. Most everything I offer for sale moves quickly and for a good price.
When you visit the store, the items will have an identification code on the tag to identify which account gets credit for the sale. Although consignment stores have used items, they are usually branded or even designer items which have been gently used and well taken care of.
If you visit a top consignment store in Toronto, like Extoggery for instance, you can be sure to find even top brands like Armani, Rebbeca Taylor, Hugo Boss, etc. If you are more of a seller than a buyer, Extoggery has great policies for selling your unwanted items and you can be sure to earn a good profit for your clothes.
If you want to buy or sell high-end well-maintained clothes accessories or just about anything, call us today and our staff will be happy to help you. How consignment stores work by Admin Apr 2, Designer Consignment. It will also be important to note prices in invoices you give to the consignment shop.
List the name of the product and details e. Green 8 x 10 Tote Bag , the retail price it should be sold at, and the amount you will be paid if it sells. When you get unsold items back at the end of an agreed-upon time period, it will be your responsibility to sell those products through other methods or incur their costs. Keep in mind, by the time you receive those products back, they may be out of season, out of date, or shopworn, making them harder for you to sell. It would be unfair for you to sell your products at a craft show for a lower price than a consignment shop must sell them at.
The only thing that changes is how much you get paid for the sale of a product and how much you profit. Participating in craft shows is also a great way to come in contact with local retailers, as many will visit events to find local makers.
You may also approach some of your favorite local shops and ask how you would go about getting your products into their store. Make sure the consignment shop targets the same type of consumer your business does, and that your brands compliment each other. For example, if I sell candles with sarcastic phrases on them, some even using swear words, I would want to approach a consignment shop that targets consumers who are a little edgier.
Tell them how they will benefit by carrying your products in their store. It is a good idea, as a maker, to ensure retail prices are agreed to in your consignment terms and wholesale terms. To negotiate a different commission percentage than the consignment shop is offering you, be prepared with facts.
You may also point out if their requests for product have increased; this obviously shows demand. If a consignment deal requires you to spend an hour driving across town to drop products off, then an hour back home, and then another two hours to pick up unsold products, are you still profiting after paying yourself for that driving time and gas money?
However, consignment deals are a good option if your business is new and unproven.
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