Eavesdropping on real-life resale shopkeepers.

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In case you ever wondered just why your friends love to resale shop (what, the monetary savings and the ecological benefits aren’t enough? The shopping local aspects of helping your community? The thrill of the hunt?), I’m going to let you eavesdrop on some consignment and resale shop owners as they answer a question from a peer in Ohio. She asked:

What do you like the best about being a resale shop owner?

Here are the answers she got on a private discussion board online:

That’s easy. It’s the friends I’ve made that I wouldn’t have made otherwise.

Love the variety of work. There’s never the same day twice.Resale shopkeepers love their job... and you!

I like how it’s made me more creative, patient and wiser.

I have made amazing friends I would never have met otherwise.

Oh, and there’s the treasure hunting every day, too.

Every day is like Christmas seeing all the great things coming in.

Love meeting people and helping them dress their children adorably but affordable!!

I love being my own boss…

… love the relationships we’ve built with both our consignors and customers

My staff and customers, that it still feels giddy when I get a really fabulous consignment, that our donations are helping a really great charity, and I’m not gonna lie… my WARDROBE!

I love the challenge. I do things today that I never even dreamed about.

Dressing mannequins and changing the decor in the store. Sort of like playing barbies and playing house all at once.

The best part of owning a resale shop is the way you can run your own show, make a reasonable living and be a positive influence in your store and community that you serve.

The best part is loving my job (even after all these years).

Thanks to so many shopkeepers, including these Sponsors at HowToConsign.com, the proprietors of Upscale Fashions in GA,  Remarkable Resale in IL, Repeat Street in IL and many other shops across the continent!

9 Tips to Avoid Consignment Hassles with your Fashion Apparel

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When it’s time to sort through your closet, consigning or selling those fashions that just didn’t cut it in your life can make your budget and your conscience very happy.

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Maybe it didn’t really fit well, or the color wasn’t one that made you happy. Maybe it was a “bargain” that you never wore. Perfectly-wonderful (just not on YOU) clothing and accessories can find a new home, and your wallet can find replenishment, when a consignment or resale store finds them a new home.

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But that doesn’t mean that these shops can sell just anything for you. Heed these 9 tips to avoid consignment hassles for a smoother and more profitable experience:

Consign your clothing & accessories at a Professional Consignment Shop

1. Is it the right type of shop for your underloved items? Visit beforehand (find a Professional Resaler on our Resale Directory & Zoomable Map) and see if they carry the type of items you have to bring in and take note of the shop’s general pricing.

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You ought to be in pictures!

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Now is the perfect time to get your family photo taken… and we have an easy solution to the question, What will everyone wear?

You know we have the answer: Find compatible and photo-ready wardrobes for the entire family in resale, consignment and thrift shops. From a darling sundress to his I am SO wearing this hat, you’ll feel like a Hollywood stylist!

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Some more great color schemes (LOVE the black-and-white with pops of red!):

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Time for a shoot with the kids (isn’t it always)? They’ll look and BE happier with consignment, resale or thrift store props, like these young ladies having an al fresco tea party! Find a Professional Resaler on HowToConsign.com/find.htm

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Now that you’ve got everyone ready, who stands where?

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Have you done some family photos you’re especially proud of? Give us your tips in the comments!