Anyone own a consignment shop?
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OK, first you rent out a MEDIUM or SMALL sized space that is up for rent.\n\nAsk your local church if you can do a clothing drive, and tell them your cause.\n\nAsk your friends for their kids old clothes\n\nTake your old clothes and your kids\n\n\nSearch online for a company that will sell you merchandise for a good price. Then search for how to run a steady business
926107
I used to be a member.  It's only worthwhile if you are planning to make one-time purchases on a bunch of high-end home furnishings, like if you are building a custom home and want to choose your flooring, light fixtures, applicances, etc, and then buy new drapes, furniture, linens, etc.  If you are just looking to save money on consumable items or small items (like lamps, blenders, bicycles, tires, etc.) join Costco or Sams instead.
232992
there is a "poompuhar" showroom on brigade road. guys there have it / they help you find what you want - genuine and reasonable rate also. Good luck.
345255
what are the items which you are selling? if they are not too large, can you keep one room to store them. put an advert in your local paper. good luck
319145
Try this site:\n\nhttp://dmoz.org/Business/Consumer_Goods_and_Services/Clothing/Directories/
665654
As stated above, your location has a lot to do with the business you choose. If you are near a Large Latin community, I would focus on opening a store that is missing in that community. By us there are clothing shops and travel etc. If you want to combine that with cheap start-up cost, do a Latin consignment shop, or EBay seller. Take advantage of your Heritage right now. Good Luck!
1068031
I shop there all the time. I like the scented candles they have there. Also, they sell 10 pencil sharpeners for $1. I use them to sharpen my eyeliner pencils. I got a slinky there once for $1. When my kids were little, I used to take them there and tell them they could pick out two things. They were thrilled.
794052
We had a place like that back in Minneapolis and they did well.  They had lots of cars consigned. They took care of all the lookers\nThe only problem was, as a seller, you couldn't use your car.  Otherwise, good idea. Go for it. Good luck.\nForgot to mention, I sold my motorcycle through a consignment place this past spring.  It was great. I didn't have to wait for potential buyers to show up ( which they usually don't )  The place advertised, took care of the title transfer, etc. They would even detail the bike if you wanted for a fee.
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You will be buying any skeletons they have in their closet.  If the seller cannot produce an accurate, detailed inventory to back up their asking price, then move on.  Also, that inventory can include discontinued styles that are no longer available for re-order.  Have them show proof that they are an authorized retailer for each line they carry and double check with each manufacturer on ther seller's order history with each designer.  Carrying discontinued styles and not being able to order from a particular vendor devalues those pieces exponentially.  I ran into those issues when thinking of buying a shop that was "valued" at 175K.  I walked away when the owner turned down an offer of 85k.  I started my own shop with brand new stock, twice the square footage, and much nicer for about 40k.  As they say in latin:  Caveat Emptor-Buyer Beware!
937870
its on OK store. i do have to agree with you on the fact that they don't have good band tees. that is why i only shop there for some stuff.
200926
hello, I have an online retail site for 0-24 months clothing and accessories.  If you are interested in getting into a showroom, I make most of my purchases from the California Market Center showrooms.  www.californiamarketcenter.com  I am always looking for new lines to sell, I would love more information!
307603
Have you tried an antique shop- just a thought....
109831
I dont know about the shops location..it usual matters A LOT\nTaking into consideration the brands you named you already tried to extend business activities into disparate fields of brands...since that didnt work you might as well try and go for something new.\nIf you have young customers passing your shop I would suggest to at least start one display window with - you wont like it, I know - rappers outfit (street/sportswear). Wouldnt mean degrading your store, most of these clothings are quite expensive so it wouldnt be scaring away your present customers, would just help you to diversify.
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Ask a book store employee about consignment.  They may consider selling your book in the store if you can "sell" the employee on your work.  Just remember, they won't promote for you, you still have to do that yourself.
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I usually wait until now and the middle to end of the summer when they have their semi-annual sales.  They put out these round bin things and underwear usually goes down to as low as $4-$6! I only have 1 bra from them but I have tons of their undies.
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If you are looking to sell you might try an eBay trading assistant.  Used clothing in general does not sell that well on eBay, but there is demand for the high-end items.
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I do use them, but I've encountered some major problems.\n1). Yup, you didn't bag the item, even though you did. What's up with that?\n2). You buy produce and you can have a hassle trying to find the price and weight.\n3). Phone cards. You can't do it. You have to get someone to come over and punch a code and several times the workers had a really tough time getting the code to accept.\n4). Other customers. Hey, other people use the check out, so be polite and wait. Just because it's self check out doesn't mean no one else is in front of you, and you can run up and check out.\n5). Finally, you may have cost someone a job. One of my friends is a clerk and she points out that as more people use self-checkout, get used to the fact that you will see less clerks than you did before. You know all those closed check-out lines we all hate....?!