How to Locate Consignment Shops In Your Area

With a struggling economy, a lot of people are trying out consignment shops. These shops offer great, gently used items at 30%-40% off regular retail prices. Consignment is a great way to save money as well as earn extra cash for consigning your items! Follow my tips to locate a great consignment shop in your area!

Things You'll Need

• Internet
• Phone Book
• Local Newspaper

Instructions

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   Consignment shops are the new trendy way to find great clothing, vintage items, antiques, furniture, baby and children's items. If you have never been to a consignment store, check one out today! You'll be pleasantly surprised with the treasures you may find!

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   The easiest way to locate a consignment shop in your area is to pick up a phone book. Consignment shops will generally be listed under the categories, "Consignment Services" or "Resale". Check these first in your yellow pages to locate the names, location, and phone number of a shop you want to visit. Also check with your local newspaper!

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   The internet is loaded with information on consignment shops. If you are planning a girls day out and want to go shopping, go to Yahoo.com or Google.com and in the search field enter "Consignment shops near (your city)" You will be pleased to see just how many shops pop up! Many people aren't even aware there are consignment shops close to their location. Check it out!

4. Consignment shops will vary on their target audiences. If you have never heard of the place, why not call and find out what type of consignment store it is. Consignment shops can range from family-styled to exclusively babies and children shop, ladies shops, furniture, or vintage shops. If you are on a hunt for something specific, calling ahead to see what shops would fit best for you will save you gas, time and money before you go traveling out!

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   Ask around! Chances are SOMEONE you know have shopped in consignment. Ask them to refer you to one that they enjoy and ask what other shops they may be familiar with. Consignment shops often have repeat customers and clients and word-of-mouth is a great way to learn about your local shops!

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   Visit the shop that most appeals to you. Never hesitate to ask the salespeople how their shop is run. Some shops offer pricing discounts based on the color of tag, or how long an item has been there. Never forget to ask about how to bring your own items in for consignment and find out your shops rules and regulations for accepting items. These few tips will help you locate a shop that you will enjoy and spread the word...consignment is a treasure hunt!!

Tips & Warnings

• Call ahead to the shops to see which shop best caters to your individual needs

• While visiting a shop, ask how their pricing works

• Ask about how to consign your gently used items

• A consignment shop that is not well cared for will display that way. If you become overwhelmed or frustrated while shopping there, go on to a different one. Eventually you are bound to find one that is pleasant to deal with and you won't bat an eyelash on financially supporting their small business!