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consignment stores

sylviahomeatlast — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:18:17 GMT

have you ever used one?

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tansy — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:20:53 GMT

I have consigned furniture but not clothes. When I've looked to buy clothes, I've thought the prices were too high.

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KathyPet — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:21:27 GMT

Yes, I have been taking my clothes, purses and costume jewelry to consignment shops for years. Some have worked out well and some have been total waste of my time.

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gidgetgh — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:29:37 GMT

I consigned some Waterford crystal and it sold.

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qvcaddition — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:30:06 GMT

Used two different ones years apart, both cheated me.

The last one, can't find some items and was told people walk off with them or they break. The ones I can't find are to big to walk off with or break. Can't do anything about them. They will be out of business by this time next year.

Some of my tags were not on the item I did find and some on someone else's items.

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sylviahomeatlast — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:35:30 GMT

I have a coat that I would like to take----I usually give things to ARC and good, warm women's things to the soup kitchen where they have a large facility for infants, kids, and men and women---this coat isn't suitable for that--

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sylviahomeatlast — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:36:53 GMT

On 9/2/2014 qvcaddition said:
Used two different ones years apart, both cheated me.

The last one, can't find some items and was told people walk off with them or they break. The ones I can't find are to big to walk off with or break. Can't do anything about them. They will be out of business by this time next year.

Some of my tags were not on the item I did find and some on someone else's items.

if someone wants a designer coat, then, oh well

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lulu2 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:43:53 GMT

I did but it was too much trouble for me. You were only allowed to bring 10 items per week. They had to be less than 3 years old and name brands. They had to be clean and on hangers. The split was 50-50 if they sold within the first week. 40-60, 30-70 and finally 20-80. After 30 days either you picked up your clothes or they became the property of the consignment shop. My friends and I found nothing sold in the first 2 weeks. We felt most things only appeared on the floor, weeks 3 & 4.

I decided it was easier to donate than to consign.

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CardinalGirl — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:55:54 GMT

Hubby and I are "junkers". Our favorite hobby is combing through antique stores, flea markets, consignment shops.....and just plain junk stores. We have a great time together and have found some real treasures. We were "shabby chic" long before there was a name for it. We also sell our discarded stuff in a consignment shop.

As far as clothes go, we've been on Weight Watchers for a year, now. Hubby has lost 80 pounds and I've lost 40. We started buying a lot of our clothes in consignment shops because we were losing weight so quickly that it was insane to invest a lot of money in our clothing. What fit one week would be way too big the next.

We're slowing down, now. He is at his goal weight and I am near mine. We still browse the consignment shops, though, because we have found some really beautiful things.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:58:14 GMT

i have done pop up consignments where you label your own clothes, price them, and then deliver them to the pop up shop.....they are usually 4 days and you have the option on having your items priced half price on the last day......for this type i have consigned clothing, shoes, household items, books, and costume jewelry.

i have also done regular consignments in stores..... clothing and household items.

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tansy — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:00:38 GMT

Congratulations on the impressive weight loss for you and your husband, Cardinal Girl. We like to poke around the antique stores around here and I hunt for a few specific items in a few thrift stores. I think it's harder to find "good" stuff at a bargain price anymore though.

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sylviahomeatlast — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:21:15 GMT

weight loss is really quite an accomplishment---I actually never thought of selling my things---but this is way too nice for ARC and unsuitable for the shelter---if there are "rules" I'll go along and see if this works---if so, I'll try some other things------you all are great at this kind of advice-----I knew I could count on you all--

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gazelle77 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:26:37 GMT

No. I just donate to Good Will and take a tax write off.

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AnikaBrodie — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:30:47 GMT

I only know of one consignment shop in my area and it's a rip off IMO. Some time ago I checked with them about what clothing they would take and was told it had to be practically new and worn no more than five times total. Well, I had some gently used clothes but couldn't guarantee it was worn 5 times or less. So, now I donate to a thrift shop in the town I live in. I haven't been to the consignment shop since and don't intend to go.

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------ — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:33:59 GMT

I've sent more expensive items to reputable online consignment shops. Some things took 6+ months to sell but I was pretty happy with the process.

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sylviahomeatlast — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:42:01 GMT

On 9/2/2014 AnikaBrodie said:
I only know of one consignment shop in my area and it's a rip off IMO. Some time ago I checked with them about what clothing they would take and was told it had to be practically new and worn no more than five times total. Well, I had some gently used clothes but couldn't guarantee it was worn 5 times or less. So, now I donate to a thrift shop in the town I live in. I haven't been to the consignment shop since and don't intend to go.

did you have to swear or take an oath or sign a pledge that you only wore the things 5 times or less? I haven't worn this , oh maybe 7 times but it looks like new---

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okiebug — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:05:56 GMT

On 9/2/2014 sunshine45 said:
i have done pop up consignments where you label your own clothes, price them, and then deliver them to the pop up shop.....they are usually 4 days and you have the option on having your items priced half price on the last day......for this type i have consigned clothing, shoes, household items, books, and costume jewelry.

i have also done regular consignments in stores..... clothing and household items.

Pop up consignment shops sound great. I guess that's what "Just Between Friends" is in this area, only baby/kids clothes and toys. Would love to have pop up consignment shops for women's clothing and accessories. Hmmmmm. . . . . . .

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Sister Golden Hair — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:21:01 GMT

There are some shops now that buy your clothes. It makes it easy for them and you.

If you do want to use a consignment store, check with friends in your area if they shop at one and if the people are honest.

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occasionalrain — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:31:06 GMT

I did sell things at a consignment shop years ago where you priced your items yourself. I believe the items could remain in the shop for three months and during that time you could stop by and reduce them if they hadn't sold. At the end of the three months you were expected to come by and pick up your unsold items. It worked well but then the owner moved away and the shop closed.

I tried another one that charged a membership fee plus 60%. They did the pricing which I thought was too high so they sold fewer items. It just wasn't worth the bother so I just donate to Goodwill or the one that benefits veterans.

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bells4me — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 06:13:47 GMT

I used one a couple of years ago to sell a couple of Dooney & Bourke's that were made in China. The owner priced them was very honest and paid me almost immediately. I could also track them on her website.