Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Spring/summer 2012
Please visit www.flipflopconsignment.com for all new updates regarding the consignment sales in 2012. Thanks for your continued support!!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Event Hours
Tuesday, April 5th Private Event
Consignors only 12pm-5pm
Shop to support The Restoration House of East TN
open to Public with $5 donation 5pm-9pm
Wed-Fri, April 6-8th Public Event
10am-8pm
Saturday, April 9th Half Price Event
9am-3pm
Consignors only 12pm-5pm
Shop to support The Restoration House of East TN
open to Public with $5 donation 5pm-9pm
Wed-Fri, April 6-8th Public Event
10am-8pm
Saturday, April 9th Half Price Event
9am-3pm
Turkey Creek (former Linens n Things)
Items accepted and other info for the spring/summer 2011 Flip Flop Consignment:
Thank you for consigning with the Flip Flop. I am excited about helping you earn some money by getting rid of clothes you no longer want and giving you an opportunity to shop for clothes at the Private sale. Consignors get 70% of the sell price and I get the other 30%. There is a 20 item minimum and a $15.00 consignors fee to participate. The consignors fee will be taken out of your earnings check. However, if you volunteer at least one 4 hour shift the fee is reduced to $5 and you will receive 75% of your sales.
Busy Body Option:
Try the Busy Body Option if your too busy to prepare your clothes. Just bring your clothes, hangers and index cards and I’ll prepare them for the sale for you. For $25 and 50% of the sale price you get to consign your clothes with less work and still have the opportunity to shop the Private sale. If you volunteer to work at least one shift you will earn 55% commission and the fee will be reduced to $15.
Women all brands, all sizes:
Shirts/blouses (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s; women‘s clothing are in even numbers)
Jeans/slacks (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s)
Shorts
Capri’s
Skirts (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s)
Dresses (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s)
Bras (in good condition clearly stating size)
Pajamas
Bathing suits (in good condition)
Purses Limited to 3 per consignor
Belts Limited to 3 per consignor
Hats Limited to 3 per consignor
Shoes Limited to 6 pair per consignor (3 women’s and 3 men’s) (make sure they are safely attached as to not get lost or separated)
Fitness Apparel
Laptop bags Limited to 3 per consignor
Men’s all brands all sizes:
Shirts (long and short sleeved button up dress shirts, all others need to be short sleeved only) (also be sure to mark the size correctly using the width of neck and length of arm ex. 15.5-32/33 for dress shirts)
Suits (when tagging be sure to mark if they are short, regular or tall)
Shorts
Bathing suits
Jeans/slacks (when tagging be sure to mark width and length ex. 36x38)
Pajamas
Belts Limited to 3 per consignor
Ties Limited to 3 per consignor
Hats Limited to 3 per consignor
Shoes Limited to 6 pair per consignor (3 women‘s and 3 men‘s) (make sure they are safely attached as to not get lost or separated)
Fitness Apparel
Brief cases Limited to 3 per consignor
Laptop bags Limited to 3 per consignor
Home Interior Items:
Candles
Pictures or frames
Bedding
Window coverings
Plants
And any other item you can think to decorate your home… (nothing too small as they can get lost and are easier to steal)
Furniture:
Couches
Tables
Chairs
Lamps
Beds
Dressers
And any other items you can think of…
Fitness Equipment:
Exercise bikes
Weights
Stair steppers
And any other items you can think of…
Electronics:
TV’s
DVD/VCR players
Computers
Stereos
Speakers
Movies
And any other items you can think of…
Yard/Lawn:
Lawn chairs
Patio furniture
Lawn equipment
And any other items you can think of…
Tools:
Hand tools
Power tools
And any other items you can think of…
Household items:
Faucets
Fans
Lights
Cookware
Food storage
Kitchen appliances
And any other items you can think of…
IF YOU HAVE LARGE OR HIGH PRICED ITEMS MAKE TWO TAGS. ONE TO BE PLACED ON THE ITEM THE OTHER TO GIVE TO ME. WHEN THE ITEM IS PURCHASED I WILL MATCH THE TWO CARDS TO MAKE SURE THE CARD WAS NOT TAMPERED/ALTERED IN ANY WAY. THIS IS TO PROTECT YOU!
Preparing your items:
A few things to consider I will only accept items that are in good condition, no fading or noticeable wear please. Items must be appropriate for the fall and winter seasons. Remember to wash all items and you may want to iron them for best appearance. If coming from a smoking home please wash, tag and deliver ASAP. If the items stink they won’t sell. Please use wire hangers only and jeans need to be on hangers with clips like they are at the dept stores. This helps those who want to try them on. Use perforated two part tags for tagging, follow template at bottom of page for tagging instructions. Use only steel safety pins. Price all items in $.50 increments with nothing under $2.00, meaning $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 etc…. Pair items together to raise the value to $2.00 or more. Lastly, if you don’t want your item to sell for ½ price at the ½ price sell please put a red dot in front of the price. If there is no red dot it will sell for ½ price. If you are planning to donate your items you may want to price them on the low end. It would be better to sell everything at a lower price then to sell a few things at a higher price.

Start by putting your consignors # on the tag. Provide a brief description in the line marked style. (Example: Sonoma Red Shirt or Land’s End Skirt Khaki.) Also, provide the size XS-XL or use the number size. Please state if it is petite, misses or women’s (we will attach a pink ribbon on the hanger of petite items at drop off. Then provide a price of your choosing as well as a red dot if you don’t want your items to go for half price on half price day . Remember to price your items fairly, think about what you would pay for them at a consignment or price it about 1/4 of what you paid for it. Also, take into consideration that a lot of the dept stores are offering deep discounts and sales, so price your items competitively. I will tear off the bottom half of the tag so fill it out fully. The top half only needs your number and price with or without a red dot.
Drop off:
Dropping off your items to sell will begin on Sunday, April 3rd from noon - 8pm and on Monday, April 4th from 9am - 8pm. Please let me know if your are unable to deliver your items between these times so we can make other arrangements. Before arriving to drop off your items be sure they are separated into sizes, that way it is easier for us to put them on the racks and get you on your way. Upon arrival you will need to check in at the desk to sign your consignor agreement and to confirm your volunteer shift(s) if you’ve signed up. At that point you will be able to get your items and bring them in. The items will be inspected for stains, holes and wear. If all is good you will be free to go.
Volunteering:
In order for the Flip Flop Consignment to achieve and maintain a high quality event, I rely on volunteers to work at least one 4 hour shift. This is not mandatory however it is very much needed and appreciated. By volunteering you will receive 75% from the sale of your items, instead of 70% if not volunteering. The consignors fee will also be reduced to $5.00 and you‘ll be able to shop the private sale starting at 3pm. Also, if you volunteer 2 shifts you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for 100% commission and will be able to shop at 2pm on Tuesday at the private sale. Work 3 or more shifts earn 2 entries into the drawing for 100% commission and you’ll be able to shop at 1pm. If you volunteer during the sale you can shop at noon.
Consignors who volunteer to work a shift will be held responsible for showing up for the specific time agreed upon. If a consignor is unable to work the assigned shift and is unable to find a replacement will be charged a fee of $20 that will be deducted from their earnings. Volunteers do not have to be the consignor themselves. Husbands, wives, mothers, older children, aunts & uncles can all sign up to volunteer. A volunteer not consigning will be allowed to shop the Private sale along with the consignors starting at 3pm.
Volunteer shifts will be first come first serve. Contact me for times available.
Private sale:
Consignors and volunteers have the opportunity to shop the private sale on Tuesday from noon - 9pm. Please bring the ticket you received at drop off to get into the sale. Each consignor can bring 1 friend or family member to the private sale at their designated time. You may also want to bring a bag or clothes basket to hold the items you want to buy.
If you know someone who isn’t a consigner or volunteer and not the friend or family member you are bringing let them know they can shop at the Private sale by donating $5 to The Restoration House of East TN at the door and they too will be able to shop the Private sale from 5pm - 9pm. 100% of the proceeds go to The Restoration House of East TN.
Pick up:
Pick up of your items that didn’t sell will be Sunday, April 10th from noon - 4pm (SHARP). If you don’t want to pick them up or if they are not picked up by 4pm they will be donated to a local charity. When you arrive to pick up your items you will be greeted at the door by someone who can help. Give them your name and consignor # and they will assist you in locating your items and inspect them to be sure they all have your consignor # on them. Please do not go looking for your things on your own!
Receiving your check:
Within 10 days after the sale end I will mail you a check. Please remember you receive 70% of the selling price of your items. I will also deduct the $15.00 consignors fee from your check, unless you have volunteered and then you receive 75% and the fee for consigning will be $5.00. I will not mail out tags this time due to the cost. However, if you want them you may pick them up at my house after you have received your check.
Sale Flyers:
I will do all I can to get the word out about the sale however if you can hand out flyers at your child’s school, church, mom’s group, gym… we can spread the word even further! Just contact me and I can email you a flyer.
Business Promoting:
The Flip Flop will be offering vendor spaces this sale! Vendor tables will be up to 6ft tables and include 2 chairs. Vendors will be responsible for providing table covering and merchandise. Vendors are also responsible for their own sales. If you need electricity please let me know upon inquiry. Vendor spaces are available first come first serve in each marketable area and will earn an entry into the Goody bag. Vendor spacing is $125 for the 5 days of the sale and you are responsible for manning your table at all times. There is no discount if you are unable to man your table on a certain day or time. However, you are welcome to leave promotional material at your table for interested shoppers.
Interested in promoting your business. For $25 provide me with 300 of your flyers, magnets, business cards, catalogs or whatever else you have and I’ll pass out a goody bag to the first 300 customers. You are encouraged to add coupons or samples to target the shoppers of the Flip Flop. This is a great way to get noticed! Limited to first come first serve in each marketable area. Only one Premier Jewelry, one pampered chef and so forth. So, don’t wait contact Keona now to reserve your spot in the goody bag. The promotional material you want to be in the goody bag must be delivered to me by March 24th.
Referral Program:
New for the fall/winter 2010 sale! Help me get the word out there. Refer 5 new consignors to the Flip Flop and you will earn an entry into a drawing for 100% commission. Earn extra entries for each new consignor over 5. So new 6 consignors is equal to 2 entries, 7 new consignors is equal to 3 entries.
Facebook is a great way to advertise so show me that you’ve changed you’re profile picture to represent the Flip Flop and you’ll earn an entry into the drawing.
If I have forgotten something or you need more information please feel free to call or email 865-898-9307 or keeblek@charter.net
Thank You for choosing the Flip Flop Consignment!
~Keona Keeble~
Thank you for consigning with the Flip Flop. I am excited about helping you earn some money by getting rid of clothes you no longer want and giving you an opportunity to shop for clothes at the Private sale. Consignors get 70% of the sell price and I get the other 30%. There is a 20 item minimum and a $15.00 consignors fee to participate. The consignors fee will be taken out of your earnings check. However, if you volunteer at least one 4 hour shift the fee is reduced to $5 and you will receive 75% of your sales.
Busy Body Option:
Try the Busy Body Option if your too busy to prepare your clothes. Just bring your clothes, hangers and index cards and I’ll prepare them for the sale for you. For $25 and 50% of the sale price you get to consign your clothes with less work and still have the opportunity to shop the Private sale. If you volunteer to work at least one shift you will earn 55% commission and the fee will be reduced to $15.
Women all brands, all sizes:
Shirts/blouses (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s; women‘s clothing are in even numbers)
Jeans/slacks (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s)
Shorts
Capri’s
Skirts (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s)
Dresses (when tagging be sure to mark if they are petite, misses, tall or women’s)
Bras (in good condition clearly stating size)
Pajamas
Bathing suits (in good condition)
Purses Limited to 3 per consignor
Belts Limited to 3 per consignor
Hats Limited to 3 per consignor
Shoes Limited to 6 pair per consignor (3 women’s and 3 men’s) (make sure they are safely attached as to not get lost or separated)
Fitness Apparel
Laptop bags Limited to 3 per consignor
Men’s all brands all sizes:
Shirts (long and short sleeved button up dress shirts, all others need to be short sleeved only) (also be sure to mark the size correctly using the width of neck and length of arm ex. 15.5-32/33 for dress shirts)
Suits (when tagging be sure to mark if they are short, regular or tall)
Shorts
Bathing suits
Jeans/slacks (when tagging be sure to mark width and length ex. 36x38)
Pajamas
Belts Limited to 3 per consignor
Ties Limited to 3 per consignor
Hats Limited to 3 per consignor
Shoes Limited to 6 pair per consignor (3 women‘s and 3 men‘s) (make sure they are safely attached as to not get lost or separated)
Fitness Apparel
Brief cases Limited to 3 per consignor
Laptop bags Limited to 3 per consignor
Home Interior Items:
Candles
Pictures or frames
Bedding
Window coverings
Plants
And any other item you can think to decorate your home… (nothing too small as they can get lost and are easier to steal)
Furniture:
Couches
Tables
Chairs
Lamps
Beds
Dressers
And any other items you can think of…
Fitness Equipment:
Exercise bikes
Weights
Stair steppers
And any other items you can think of…
Electronics:
TV’s
DVD/VCR players
Computers
Stereos
Speakers
Movies
And any other items you can think of…
Yard/Lawn:
Lawn chairs
Patio furniture
Lawn equipment
And any other items you can think of…
Tools:
Hand tools
Power tools
And any other items you can think of…
Household items:
Faucets
Fans
Lights
Cookware
Food storage
Kitchen appliances
And any other items you can think of…
IF YOU HAVE LARGE OR HIGH PRICED ITEMS MAKE TWO TAGS. ONE TO BE PLACED ON THE ITEM THE OTHER TO GIVE TO ME. WHEN THE ITEM IS PURCHASED I WILL MATCH THE TWO CARDS TO MAKE SURE THE CARD WAS NOT TAMPERED/ALTERED IN ANY WAY. THIS IS TO PROTECT YOU!
Preparing your items:
A few things to consider I will only accept items that are in good condition, no fading or noticeable wear please. Items must be appropriate for the fall and winter seasons. Remember to wash all items and you may want to iron them for best appearance. If coming from a smoking home please wash, tag and deliver ASAP. If the items stink they won’t sell. Please use wire hangers only and jeans need to be on hangers with clips like they are at the dept stores. This helps those who want to try them on. Use perforated two part tags for tagging, follow template at bottom of page for tagging instructions. Use only steel safety pins. Price all items in $.50 increments with nothing under $2.00, meaning $2.00, $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 etc…. Pair items together to raise the value to $2.00 or more. Lastly, if you don’t want your item to sell for ½ price at the ½ price sell please put a red dot in front of the price. If there is no red dot it will sell for ½ price. If you are planning to donate your items you may want to price them on the low end. It would be better to sell everything at a lower price then to sell a few things at a higher price.


Start by putting your consignors # on the tag. Provide a brief description in the line marked style. (Example: Sonoma Red Shirt or Land’s End Skirt Khaki.) Also, provide the size XS-XL or use the number size. Please state if it is petite, misses or women’s (we will attach a pink ribbon on the hanger of petite items at drop off. Then provide a price of your choosing as well as a red dot if you don’t want your items to go for half price on half price day . Remember to price your items fairly, think about what you would pay for them at a consignment or price it about 1/4 of what you paid for it. Also, take into consideration that a lot of the dept stores are offering deep discounts and sales, so price your items competitively. I will tear off the bottom half of the tag so fill it out fully. The top half only needs your number and price with or without a red dot.
Drop off:
Dropping off your items to sell will begin on Sunday, April 3rd from noon - 8pm and on Monday, April 4th from 9am - 8pm. Please let me know if your are unable to deliver your items between these times so we can make other arrangements. Before arriving to drop off your items be sure they are separated into sizes, that way it is easier for us to put them on the racks and get you on your way. Upon arrival you will need to check in at the desk to sign your consignor agreement and to confirm your volunteer shift(s) if you’ve signed up. At that point you will be able to get your items and bring them in. The items will be inspected for stains, holes and wear. If all is good you will be free to go.
Volunteering:
In order for the Flip Flop Consignment to achieve and maintain a high quality event, I rely on volunteers to work at least one 4 hour shift. This is not mandatory however it is very much needed and appreciated. By volunteering you will receive 75% from the sale of your items, instead of 70% if not volunteering. The consignors fee will also be reduced to $5.00 and you‘ll be able to shop the private sale starting at 3pm. Also, if you volunteer 2 shifts you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for 100% commission and will be able to shop at 2pm on Tuesday at the private sale. Work 3 or more shifts earn 2 entries into the drawing for 100% commission and you’ll be able to shop at 1pm. If you volunteer during the sale you can shop at noon.
Consignors who volunteer to work a shift will be held responsible for showing up for the specific time agreed upon. If a consignor is unable to work the assigned shift and is unable to find a replacement will be charged a fee of $20 that will be deducted from their earnings. Volunteers do not have to be the consignor themselves. Husbands, wives, mothers, older children, aunts & uncles can all sign up to volunteer. A volunteer not consigning will be allowed to shop the Private sale along with the consignors starting at 3pm.
Volunteer shifts will be first come first serve. Contact me for times available.
Private sale:
Consignors and volunteers have the opportunity to shop the private sale on Tuesday from noon - 9pm. Please bring the ticket you received at drop off to get into the sale. Each consignor can bring 1 friend or family member to the private sale at their designated time. You may also want to bring a bag or clothes basket to hold the items you want to buy.
If you know someone who isn’t a consigner or volunteer and not the friend or family member you are bringing let them know they can shop at the Private sale by donating $5 to The Restoration House of East TN at the door and they too will be able to shop the Private sale from 5pm - 9pm. 100% of the proceeds go to The Restoration House of East TN.
Pick up:
Pick up of your items that didn’t sell will be Sunday, April 10th from noon - 4pm (SHARP). If you don’t want to pick them up or if they are not picked up by 4pm they will be donated to a local charity. When you arrive to pick up your items you will be greeted at the door by someone who can help. Give them your name and consignor # and they will assist you in locating your items and inspect them to be sure they all have your consignor # on them. Please do not go looking for your things on your own!
Receiving your check:
Within 10 days after the sale end I will mail you a check. Please remember you receive 70% of the selling price of your items. I will also deduct the $15.00 consignors fee from your check, unless you have volunteered and then you receive 75% and the fee for consigning will be $5.00. I will not mail out tags this time due to the cost. However, if you want them you may pick them up at my house after you have received your check.
Sale Flyers:
I will do all I can to get the word out about the sale however if you can hand out flyers at your child’s school, church, mom’s group, gym… we can spread the word even further! Just contact me and I can email you a flyer.
Business Promoting:
The Flip Flop will be offering vendor spaces this sale! Vendor tables will be up to 6ft tables and include 2 chairs. Vendors will be responsible for providing table covering and merchandise. Vendors are also responsible for their own sales. If you need electricity please let me know upon inquiry. Vendor spaces are available first come first serve in each marketable area and will earn an entry into the Goody bag. Vendor spacing is $125 for the 5 days of the sale and you are responsible for manning your table at all times. There is no discount if you are unable to man your table on a certain day or time. However, you are welcome to leave promotional material at your table for interested shoppers.
Interested in promoting your business. For $25 provide me with 300 of your flyers, magnets, business cards, catalogs or whatever else you have and I’ll pass out a goody bag to the first 300 customers. You are encouraged to add coupons or samples to target the shoppers of the Flip Flop. This is a great way to get noticed! Limited to first come first serve in each marketable area. Only one Premier Jewelry, one pampered chef and so forth. So, don’t wait contact Keona now to reserve your spot in the goody bag. The promotional material you want to be in the goody bag must be delivered to me by March 24th.
Referral Program:
New for the fall/winter 2010 sale! Help me get the word out there. Refer 5 new consignors to the Flip Flop and you will earn an entry into a drawing for 100% commission. Earn extra entries for each new consignor over 5. So new 6 consignors is equal to 2 entries, 7 new consignors is equal to 3 entries.
Facebook is a great way to advertise so show me that you’ve changed you’re profile picture to represent the Flip Flop and you’ll earn an entry into the drawing.
If I have forgotten something or you need more information please feel free to call or email 865-898-9307 or keeblek@charter.net
Thank You for choosing the Flip Flop Consignment!
~Keona Keeble~
Spring/summer 2011 Volunteer schedule
Volunteer shifts:
Sunday, April 3rd
Noon-4pm (help with drop-off)
4pm-8pm (help with drop-off)
Monday, April 4th
9am - 1pm (help with drop-off)
1pm - 5pm (help with drop-off)
4pm - 8pm (help with drop-off)
Tuesday, April 5th
10am - 2pm (organize for sale and private sale)
1pm - 5pm (private sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
5pm - 9pm (private sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
Wednesday-Friday April 6th- 8th
10am - 2pm (public sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
1pm - 5pm (public sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
4pm - 8pm (public sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
Saturday, April 9th
9am - 1pm (½ price sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
1pm - 5pm (sort)
4pm - 8pm (sort)
Sunday, April 10th
Noon-4pm (pick-up, help consignors find there stuff and check tags)
Sunday, April 3rd
Noon-4pm (help with drop-off)
4pm-8pm (help with drop-off)
Monday, April 4th
9am - 1pm (help with drop-off)
1pm - 5pm (help with drop-off)
4pm - 8pm (help with drop-off)
Tuesday, April 5th
10am - 2pm (organize for sale and private sale)
1pm - 5pm (private sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
5pm - 9pm (private sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
Wednesday-Friday April 6th- 8th
10am - 2pm (public sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
1pm - 5pm (public sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
4pm - 8pm (public sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
Saturday, April 9th
9am - 1pm (½ price sale, fitting room, help shoppers and check-out)
1pm - 5pm (sort)
4pm - 8pm (sort)
Sunday, April 10th
Noon-4pm (pick-up, help consignors find there stuff and check tags)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tips for the next sale
Everytime I have a sale I'm sure I'll learn more and more about what works and what doesn't. Here are a few things I learned from this sale:
- 1/2 price day was the best selling day, so if you really want to sell your items allow them to go for 1/2 price on half price day!
- everyone is looking for a deal so, price your items $6 and less and that will draw attention to your items, especially on 1/2 price day!
- Shoes didn't sell as well as I thought they would, next sale I'll only allow 3 pair per consignor with an opportunity to bring more if they sell well. I will be thinking about a better way to display the shoes for the next sale.
- Purses sold well, however we had so many that I will limit purses to 3 per consignor with an opportunity to bring more if they sell well. It seemed that the majority of purses that sold were Vera Bradley and Coaches! They sold for about $12 on average. So if you have some you'd like to sell make sure they are clean inside and out. Price them a little higher and allow them to go for 1/2 price on the last day of the sale. A lot of people were very excited to see them at the sale!
- Jeans and pants... Next sale they will have to be hung with pants hangers, the kind that the dept stores use or pinned to hangers using the giant safety pins ONLY. Customers wanting to try them on had a difficult time doing so with all the small safety pins.
- Shirts that are safety pinned to the hangers will not be accepted next time. Too many pins were too much for the customers. I understand you wanting your item to stay put but with customers trying them on. The best thing you can do is securely attach the tag with your info on it.
- I really want the Flip Flop to stand out and be different than the local consignment stores, however clothing over 10 years old will no longer be accepted. Most of the local consignment shops say no older than a season or two so I'm still within reason there and will still accept any brand and any size, but we really had some items that were just too old for anyone to want to buy. Keep in mind the work you put into preparing your items you don't want to waste time on items that just won't sell. Older than 10 years, items with stains, fading, holes or just too much wear won't sell so don't waste your time.
Thanks for all of you who put your trust in me! I will do my best to provide a great place for you to sell your things!! Please tell all your friends about the Flip Flop!!
- 1/2 price day was the best selling day, so if you really want to sell your items allow them to go for 1/2 price on half price day!
- everyone is looking for a deal so, price your items $6 and less and that will draw attention to your items, especially on 1/2 price day!
- Shoes didn't sell as well as I thought they would, next sale I'll only allow 3 pair per consignor with an opportunity to bring more if they sell well. I will be thinking about a better way to display the shoes for the next sale.
- Purses sold well, however we had so many that I will limit purses to 3 per consignor with an opportunity to bring more if they sell well. It seemed that the majority of purses that sold were Vera Bradley and Coaches! They sold for about $12 on average. So if you have some you'd like to sell make sure they are clean inside and out. Price them a little higher and allow them to go for 1/2 price on the last day of the sale. A lot of people were very excited to see them at the sale!
- Jeans and pants... Next sale they will have to be hung with pants hangers, the kind that the dept stores use or pinned to hangers using the giant safety pins ONLY. Customers wanting to try them on had a difficult time doing so with all the small safety pins.
- Shirts that are safety pinned to the hangers will not be accepted next time. Too many pins were too much for the customers. I understand you wanting your item to stay put but with customers trying them on. The best thing you can do is securely attach the tag with your info on it.
- I really want the Flip Flop to stand out and be different than the local consignment stores, however clothing over 10 years old will no longer be accepted. Most of the local consignment shops say no older than a season or two so I'm still within reason there and will still accept any brand and any size, but we really had some items that were just too old for anyone to want to buy. Keep in mind the work you put into preparing your items you don't want to waste time on items that just won't sell. Older than 10 years, items with stains, fading, holes or just too much wear won't sell so don't waste your time.
Thanks for all of you who put your trust in me! I will do my best to provide a great place for you to sell your things!! Please tell all your friends about the Flip Flop!!
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