Shop at Resale Stores to Cope with the Recession
If you've never shop at resale or consignment stores before, it is time to take a look, and give them a try. Here are five reasons why you should start scouting resale stores.
Resale Shops Are Different from Thrift Stores
Unlike thrift stores that take whatever people donate, resale shops are more selective. They only pay seller for gently-used clothes, and they do not accept every item from the seller. They carefully pick merchandise based on quality, and brand names in hoping to make a profit selling them.
Consignment shops, on the other hand, do not pay the seller right away for their items. They will display the merchandise for a certain time, and if it sells, the seller receives from 40 to 60 percent of the asking price, and the store takes the rest. If the item doesn't sell, then it will be return to the owner.
You can find merchandises in nearly perfect shape at resale or consignment stores for less than you would have to pay at Macy's or store names.
Find Brand Names for Less
Just like any other stores, resale shops have to move their merchandise in order to make a profit. Therefore, you will find many different brand names such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Limited Too, Hollister, OshKosh B'Gosh, and Gymboree, at a bargain price.
All of these items are in great condition, and you can find even a better deal if you are not into brand name at these shops.
Believe it, Resale Shops Carry the Latest Fashions
Most resale stores do look for current fashion trend when they buy from sellers. The most amazing thing is: you can actually find items with original tags on them. Often, this depends on the location of the shops you go to. You will find brand name clothing, never worn clothes, shoes, or purses, at stores that are in a richer neighborhood. Thrift stores in this neighborhood also have better quality items.
Resale Shops Have a Variety of Sizes
You will find a variety of different sizes and things at resale shops. Some are tailored to baby items while others carry a large collection for everyone in the family. Look past the display in the front window, and venture in to find your loot.
Resale Shops Are on a Rise
While retailers are closing their doors, resale shops are on a rise. We are forced to find ways to cut down on our spending, and this is where consignment, thrift stores, and resale shops come in. The savings from these shops can help with our budgeting in today economy.
Resale Shops Attract Everyone
The numbers of people come to resale shops are climbing, and include many young working adults. It is not surprising to see teenagers scouting thrift stores and resale shops anymore. People know that time is hard right now, and cutting down on expenses are their number one goal.
If you have not visiting these stores, it is time to re-think about shopping at second hand shops to save your hard earn money and cope with the recession.
Published by BC Doan
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10 Comments
Post a CommentThanks for the wise advice. I'm not a name-brand junkie so I'm satisfied buying less expensive clothes. It is also important to take good care of the things that you have so you won't have to buy new things often. As a person on a fixed income, I never buy anything I don't actually need.
There aren't any resale stores in my (rural) area, but I love to shop at St. Vincent de Paul thrift shop. I've found loads of interesting books there, and when I need more space on my bookshelves at home, I clear out the books I don't want and give them to St. Vinnie's. I also shop Goodwill for clothing to wear to do my farm chores.
Good ideas
Great ideas for saving money. Good article
It's great to see tips like these on the run-up to christmas, especially at a time like this.
Very nicely done :)
BC, I've been buying resale for a long time. I raised 4 children as a single parent, and it is definitely the way to go. Take your gently used clothing to a resale shop and keep track of the date. Make a return on the clothes that no longer fit your children, or yourself, and you are absolutely right. Some of them are thriving while other retailers are suffering. Dressing our children can be an expensive proposition, and any where we can save money is a blessing.
The way to go..
Good ideas for saving money! Thank you, I did not know the difference between the 2. Roberta Baxter
A perfect way to adapt to a tough economy and here is the irony - they carry MORE of the latest fashions now, as people decide to pare down their clothing and perhaps even sell their clothing to raise money.