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We are back with Christie Congdon from Wise Thrifts, as she gives away all of her inside knowledge for having a positive experience when selling items on consignment. In November, Christie shared such valuable tips and strategies for shopping secondhand here. But now the focus is on how to MAKE money by selling items secondhand, versus just spending your hard-earned pennies.
What is the general process for consigning items? Are there steps that sellers should expect before, during, and after consigning?
Generally, consignment stores like for your items to be on hangers or neatly folded. Loose items like shoes, jewelry or handbags can be placed in a small tote or in a cart they provide, depending on their intake process. Before you begin consigning with a store you will want to check out their website and read about their specific criteria.
PRO TIP: Organizing your clothing by style and color is very helpful when presenting it to the store. I find that if my items are orderly and easy for them to view, they are more likely to accept them.
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