consignment shops

Hello fellow shoppers,

A good way to save money is shopping at consignment shops. They are also a good way to make some money. Consignment shops are perticulary good for you if you have small childern, usually under 4. To find really good deals at consigment shops you need to know your local shops. There are some good ones, others just have junk but once in awhile you get lucky. After you find the good ones you need to learned about their sales. Usually they are a season ahead, just like regular stores. At the end of each season they drop their prices to 75% off. This is great because if they were selling childerns jeans for $7 dollars they are now only like $2 dollars. Stock up. Like I said earlier you get better deals if your childern are under 4 because the clothes aren't worn out. Up untill this point most kids out grow their clothes before they out ware them. Espicially jeans they hold up very well. So if they are on sale grab all of them and don't forget to shop a year ahead. Even if all you get is jeans for the kids and still have to buy tops you still saved a ton of money on pants. I wish I had known more about consignment shops before I had my kids. If you are shopping for a baby that is on the way, check these shops out before you go to Babies R US. The shops often have baby equipment that was only used a few times, yet you get it for a fraction of the price. I saw a bouncie chair in a consignment shop that I paid $80.00 for they had it on sale for $10.00. I spent close to $3000.00 perparing for the arvial of my first child, had I gone to one of these shops I could have done it for a bit over $1000.00. Something to think about. You can also make money at consignment shops by selling your clothes and baby supplies. Depending on the store there may be a small fee to join. You usually get 50% of what your items sell for. I have also seen one were you get 40% so look around. The store normally has you make an appointment to come in with the clothes, they need to be clean, ironed and on hangers. Becareful to read your contract there is usually a pick up date for clothes not sold that season. If you don't pick up the clothes they become property of the store. Also be sure to stop in or call to see if you have sold items and have a check that needs to be picked up.

Happy Shopping!!