Consigning is a great way to make extra money from items you no longer use. It's good for the environment, the economy and your wallet! If you follow the suggestions below you'll save yourself a lot of time and earn a lot more money the next time you consign.
My Sister's Closet customers are mostly young women between the ages of 16 and 30. They want fashionable, name-brand clothing without spending a lot of money. They don't want to spend time picking through racks of outdated clothes in an overcrowded store.
Our goal at My Sister's Closet is to provide only the best quality, name-brand clothing and accessories. We strive to keep our store clean and contemporary and provide our customers with a shopping experience similar to what they would find in a mall store or specialty boutique. We have the ability to accept credit cards, do lay-a-ways, offer alterations, advertise on radio stations and T.V. and offer the convenience of a large inventory. Remember that the more successful My Sister's Closet is, the more money our consignors make!
The very first thing our customers look for when purchasing clothing is the "cute" factor. They have to like the style of the item before they look to check the price, condition or label. When we accept clothing on consignment we have to keep the preferences of our customers in mind. When you are getting your items ready to consign follow these simple guidelines:
Bring in only those items that are less than 2 years old and are still in style. Make sure the items are for the appropriate season (No shorts in January, no sweaters in July!) Remember name-brands sell best, don't include any discount store brands. Keep in mind the age of our customers.
Look over all your items in good light before bringing them to your appointment. Make sure there are no stains, holes or missing buttons. Check for fading, pilling or worn areas. Make sure they are clean and fresh smelling (non-smokers don't like clothes that smell of smoke). Bring the items in on hangers or neatly folded. Try to keep them as wrinkle free as possible.
That's it, your work is done! Now sit back and earn some money!
