Last week I began my three part series on Consignment Shops
You can find part one, CONSIGNING here
Part TWO is
SHOPPING CONSIGNMENT is much shorter... but has some valuable tips for success!
Shopping at Consignment shops is so much fun!!
Hit or miss... yes, but absolutely FUN!!
Here are some tips from me on making the most of your shopping experience!
- Make friends with the shopkeeper ~ This is your absolute best shopping defense! When you know and befriend your shopkeeper... they will call you when stuff you are looking for comes in and they will save things until you get there!
- Add your wishes to the wish list and if the shop does not have one, encourage them to get one!
- Use your imagination ... aim to see ordinary things in extraordinary ways and think beyond the seasons.
- BUY IT TODAY... because it WILL be gone tomorrow!! Believe me!!! Trust your intuition!
- Shop often... at the very least once a month... but do aim for much more frequently.
- Find out if the shop offers layaway... some do for a limited 30 days
- Ask about special discount days... some shops have a certain percentage off weekly.
- Subscribe to the shop newsletter and blog!
- HAVE FUN!!!
Next week I will be back with info on making consignment a job!
We have tons of antique stores downtown..I wonder if they're consignment.
ReplyDeleteGood tips, Patricia. I especially like the one about buying it now cuz it won't be there tomorrow...that's a great one. Thanks for the help!
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I think this is a great tutorial for my party today! I've never done this, but would love to learn how. Off to read part 1!
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