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 Posted: Tue 20:26, 27 Aug 2013 Post subject: A Crash Course in Consignment |
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A Crash Course in Consignment,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]
By encouraging shoppers to both repurpose their clothing and make a little extra money from its resale,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], consignment clothing stores have become increasingly popular in times of environmental and economic uncertainty. However,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there are a lot of misconceptions about the word "consignment,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," a term that is often (incorrectly) used synonymously with descriptors like "vintage," "second-hand,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," "retro" and "deadstock."
If you're interested in becoming a consignor,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there are several tips you can follow to maximize your clothes' resale value -- more on that later. But before you haul a garment bag full of clothes to the local consignment shop,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it's best to brush up on the following terminology to better determine what the store does and does not carry.
Consignment: The act of selling an item on behalf of another person; in the event of a sale,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the profit is split between the consignor and the consignee at a mutually agreed-upon percentage. (My store offers a 50/50 split.) Consignment thus refers to the mode of inventory acquisition,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], not a specific type or age of clothing. For instance,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], my consignment store stocks both vintage garments and contemporary designer labels; some of the inventory is brand new or recent deadstock,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], some of it is second-hand.
So what makes for a successful consignor,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]?
1,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Leave original store tags on your garments until you decide to leave your home wearing that item,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Original tags give greater value to a consigned item and make it more attractive to a prospective buyer,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
2. Treat your clothes with respect. Read the laundering directions on the label and abide by them. If you're not into that,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], washing in cold water and hanging to dry is always a safe bet. Use stain-removal products that are safe for both the environment and your clothes. Avoid bleach as it breaks down fibres.
3. Clean and polish your shoes regularly -- this helps the leather last longer and keeps your shoes looking cleaner. Keep original box and dust bag that come with the shoes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and use them for storage. Not only will this extend the life of the shoe significantly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the inclusion of the dust bag and/or shoe box will increase their resale value considerably when consigning.
4. On a related note: repair footwear before it's too late. Leather-soled shoes and boots demand high-quality care. Have a cobbler apply a thin rubber sole to the bottom to help the sole last a lot longer. Replace heel caps before they get to the metal nub and before you ruin the fabric on the back of your heel. A shoe with scuffed leather at the heel is not suitable for resale,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], unfortunately.
5. Be kind to the interior of your purses. If you carry make-up in your purse,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], put it in in a Ziploc or a make-up bag. (I've seen some amazing bags come into the store that I've had to reject due to a concealer explosion that totally ruined the interior liner of the purse.) Keep the dust bag for your purses also; when the purse isn't in use it should be stored in the dust bag and stuffed with tissue paper to keep its shape intact.
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