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How to Sell to Consignment Shops. If your old clothes are of high quality and in good
shape, selling them on consignment is an easy way to make cash quickly. You will need Nice
clothes A look in your closet Access to consignment stores and patience. Step 1. Look in the yellow
pages or search online under "consignment," "resale," or "secondhand" to see what's in
your area. Step 2. Know the difference between a consignment shop and a resale store. The
former pays you an agreed-upon percentage of whatever they can get for your merchandise,
usually in the 25 to 50 percent range. The latter appraises the items and pays you cash
on the spot. "Secondhand" can refer to either. A "thrift" shop is generally run by a nonprofit
charity that depends on donations. Step 3. Check out the shops, either in person or by
visiting their web sites. Different stores cater to different clients. Find one that
matches your style so your stuff has a better chance of selling, and call them before you
bring your clothes. There are consignment shops for furniture, too. Step 4. Review the
clothes you want to sell and make any necessary repairs, like securing a loose button. Polish
shoes. Have everything cleaned and pressed. Clothes that are in season sell better, and
some shops don't even accept clothes that are out of season; check first before you
lug your winter clothes to a shop in June. Step 5. Make sure you understand the contract
terms, like how long the shop is entitled to peddle your wares, and how quickly they'll
cut you a check for items sold. Some stores charge a fee whether your goods sell or not,
meaning you could actually lose money if they can't unload the stuff. Step 6. If you're
handing over something valuable, make sure the store has insurance for theft and fire.
Step 7. Get a receipt for each item you are selling, and ask the shop owner to examine
the clothes with you and note their condition in writing. Did you know Research shows we
only wear 20 percent of what's in our closet 80 percent of the time.