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The Difference Between a Consignment Shop and a Thrift Shop

Most people don’t fully understand the difference between a consignment shop and a thrift shop. The major difference is that consignment shops get to choose the items that they consign and offer for sale. Many consignment shops will ask you to make an appointment to bring things in and will typically sort things by season. Consignment shop owners are extremely careful about what they take for consignment and will not accept items that are poor quality. Consignment shops pay you for your gently used items and will often offer you a tax credit for donating your unsold items to their shop. Consignment shops, when managed well, are a lovely place to visit and shop for quality, recycled items.

Thrift shops are often overloaded, disorderly and overwhelming to shop in. Because thrift shops only sell donated items they are not able to be as selective as a consignment shop. Thrift stores typically offer many different types of items for sale such as clothing, accessories, dishes, bakeware, books, games, furniture and more. Although thrift stores usually have good prices, their items are often not as good or long lasting as those purchased in a consignment shop.

One benefit of both thrift stores and consignment shops is that you can purchase green, recycled products. This is an excellent way to save money and help the environment at the same time.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has been taking care of Orange County’s dogs and cats since 2001. We offer full service pet grooming at our state of the art pet salon in Fountain Valley, California. Additionally, we offer mobile pet grooming to all areas of Orange County. Claws N Paws also has many wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption. Two doors down from our pet salon we have a consignment shop that offers many unique and interesting items. 100% of all profits from pet supply sales at This n That Consignment go directly into our rescue efforts! For more information, or to schedule your next grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005 today.

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What is a Consignment Shop?

Individuals bring their unwanted items to a consignment shop so that the shop owner can sell the items for them. Whenever an item is sold, the sale price is split between the owner of the consignment shop and the owner of the item. This benefits the shop owner because they do not need to pay upfront for their merchandise. It benefits the owner of the merchandise by allowing them to get rid of unwanted items and make some extra money in the process. The consignment shop owner typically retains a higher percentage of the sale price in order to cover their business expenses.

While some consignment shops take a wide variety of items, others are more specialized. Books, antiques and furniture are all popular consignment items. Consignment shops create the ability for consumers to purchase things that they might not be able to afford brand new.

When someone is looking to sell their items through consignment there are some things that they will want to look for in a consignment store. First, the shop should be in a good location. Shops located off a major street will typically attract the most attention. The shop should be well organized and the owner should be friendly and knowledgeable. Check with the shop owner about their policies regarding percentage splits and how long they keep items.

Most consignment shops will only take items that are clean and in good condition. Jewelry and shoes should be free from damage and polished before being brought to the consignment shop. Toys must be spotless, and furniture should be well maintained. Items that are not in good condition typically are not eligible for sale in a consignment shop.

Claws N Paws Day Spa has been taking care of Orange County’s dogs and cats since 2001. We offer full service pet grooming at our state of the art pet salon in Fountain Valley, California. Additionally, we offer mobile pet grooming to all areas of Orange County. Claws N Paws also has many wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption. Two doors down from our pet salon we have a consignment shop offering several unique and interesting items. 100% of all profits from pet supply sales at This n That Consignment go directly into our rescue efforts! For more information, or to schedule your next grooming appointment, please call 714-962-1005 today.