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Consignment Store

pommom — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 13:41:00 GMT

Considering taking some handbags which are in mint condition, costume jewelry and a few pieces of clothing that still have tags on them.

Went to the website and read their requirements. This is an upscale place with great reviews so I feel comfortable dealing with them. By appointment only.

This will be first time doing this. Are there any questions I need to ask while there?

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software — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:18:24 GMT

Ask them to price your handbags before you leave them, you may be surprised at the price. (low)

You might do better on eBay - cut out the middle man, or on a closed Facebook buy/sell group in your area.

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threecees — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:57:29 GMT

It is worth a try.

My neice went to one with some of her professional business clothing. Got a small percentage back from a few items that were sold. She ended up bringing alot back home that didn't go. Keep in mind of seasonal clothing, etc.

It is better that trying to sell at a garage sale,etc.

Good luck.

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pommom — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:02:15 GMT

Thanks, all, for your input. Unfortunately, the brick & mortar store closed and is going online. Not too comfortable with that.

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Love my grandkids — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:29:37 GMT

After years of seeing these situations on The People's Court, get everything in writing, an actual contract!!!

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Catlady Nicole — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:42:40 GMT

Have you looked into Poshmark? I've sold a few things there and was pleased with my experience. eBay is also good. As long as you take good pictures, and give good descriptions you should have success.

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chrystaltree — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:18:07 GMT

You saw their website, I would think that the answers were there in the requirements. I'm sure they only want people who are seriously interested. I never sold anything to resale shops but my sister was a size 4 and in our early career days, she bought work clothes from a couple of them. They were always high end designer items. I bought a handbag or two. Gucci, I was into Gucci and I could never have afforded to buy them any other way. I was young but I remember being in awe that a woman could pay $2500 or bag and carry it a few times and then sell it for $250. So she could buy a $4000 bag.

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haddon9 — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:26:56 GMT

I just recently brought some items into an upscale consignment shop too after cleaning out my closet. I had some name brand bags, jewelry and clothing with tags still on it.

The consignment shop gets 50%. The prices aren't going to be top dollar but I figure it's better than giving it away. Of course one can try Ebay but it depends on how much work and hassle along with shipping you want to deal with. The consignment shop was easy.

I returned after a week or so with some shoes and they gave me a check for $250.00. Yes it's a drop compared to what I spent on it but iot's better than collecting dust in my closet and no work on my end other than bringing it in.

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Skididdy — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:41:20 GMT

Just be very clear on your percentage and make sure they log each one of your items.

I did this a few times, but they never kept a log of what sold and did not. I had to take there word for it which is no way to do business. This is just ONE example of the one I used...they are not all like this. Just also be aware, their goal is to move things. They will undercut all prices to sell.

Good luck. I love shopping consignment, but wont sell any more.

Too bad you cannot put those bags in a thread for us to fight over. LOL... I would be on board for that.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:06:19 GMT

They usually don't take things that are out of season, meaning they won't take your summer dresses in the fall or winter.

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RedTop — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:47:46 GMT

Take pictures of the items you wish to consign. My daughter did not take pictures of her consigned items, and without that proof was cheated out of a nice sum of money on several of her nice items.

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 21:52:40 GMT

I don't deal with those places anymore because I think they are a rip-off. I had a bad dealing with an "upscale" consignment shop who way overpriced everything I took in. The prices were lowered 3 times and then she claimed she sold nothing and donated it all. The place is now closed.

A few weeks ago I took some clothing items, all brand new with tags, a pair of never worn 100% leather mid-calf boots and a Coach handbag purchased from Macy's and used 2 weeks, to a store that gives you the money on the spot for your items and then puts everything out.

While I waited for them to price out everything I looked around. AGain, they advertise as being high end but the labels weren't. There were a lot of QVC labels there, lots of Penney's labels, Kohls stuff and even Target. Anything that had a decent label was overpriced.

They called me over and offered me $57.00 for everything I had. I told them no thanks and walked out with everything. I ended up selling the Coach bag for $100.00 alone on our county garage sale site. I also sold the boots and most of the clothing.

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patbz — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:41:40 GMT

I love EBay but wouldn't go to the trouble to sell there; now my small community has a "certified EBay reseller", which I might try.

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Mom2Dogs — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:03:52 GMT

@patbz....our small town has an Ebay reseller as well. I took a couple of handbags to them this week. They get 30%, which was ok with me....I have more to sell but thought I should start out small to make sure that everything runs smoothly.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:20:15 GMT

I only did this once I took several Coach items in and I ended up getting very little when the items were sold. I would rather give them to a friend who will enjoy then as much as I did

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bonappetit — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:36:33 GMT

pommon, consignment stores are very, very, very, picky about what they will accept. Clothes are so inexpensive that most only take designer labels, seasonal 2017 clothes, (not last years style) lightly worn, dry cleaned & on hangers. That's my experience in big cities. Yours may be different.