Information for Buyers
Consignment furniture shopping is a little
different-in mostly good ways-than what you may be used to. If you are new to
the consignment furniture-shopping world, here are a few tips to help you
maximize your experience and get you shopping like a “consignment pro”.
First and most
important: all items are available for immediate sale. You can take
your purchases home and begin enjoying them today. If you need time to
arrange for transport or delivery, we will store your
purchase 5 days at no charge. Additionally, we offer full-service delivery
at reasonable prices. Our regular shoppers know one rule very well:
if you are interested in an item, buy it now. It may very well not be
there tomorrow. The great majority of our items will sell within the first
30 days, with some selling in their first week in the store.
Our consignors
and customers both appreciate our no-nonsense, straightforward pricing with periodic
markdowns based on how long a piece has been in the showroom. We also
feature high quality closeouts, samples and new items.
Because new things arrive every singe day we are open, it pays to shop early and
often for the best selection. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American
Express, in addition to cash and your personal check.
Ten Reasons to
Shop Consigning Women Fine Furnishings
1. Increased awareness of eco-chic recycling.
Resale is possibly the
oldest form of recycling known to man. People would rather consign or donate
their unwanted or unneeded items than just add to the waste stream.
2. People love a bargain.
Today's consumer is
more economical and would rather buy furniture and home
décor for a half to a third
off its original price so they can have money to enjoy other things in life.
3. Surprising great name products at
a tremendous value.
In the
home furnishings market, the same brands occur in almost all categories of
goods. Furniture - Drexel, Lane, Bassett, Heckman, Hickory-White, Ethan
Allen....Furnishings - Limoges, Stiffel, Wedgewood, just to name a few.
4. Increased professionalism for
this retailing format.
Completely computerized inventory systems with automated consignment markdowns.
Quality pre-owned items displayed in an upscale retail environment. We take
pride in providing high quality merchandise and exceptional service.
5. Sell your previously owned items
with greater security.
Our
consignment showroom eliminates having prospective buyers coming to your home
after you run a classified ad.
6. It's easy to consign
Compared
to the work and time involved in preparing and conducting a garage sale, yard
sale, or tag sale. Plus we advertise in the Indianapolis Star and display your
items six days a week.
7. Consigner gets more for items.
We work
with you to get the best price at fair market value. Our wish list matches
customers' wants with your items and we let them know if their special home
furnishing piece comes in.
8. Shoppers know to shop often.
Many
styles and items to chose from as our merchandise changes weekly. Shoppers have
increased awareness and check back often which increases exposure to your
consigned items.
9. Local commerce.
Items
consigned belong to your friends and neighbors. Putting money back into their
hands is putting money right back into our community, not sending it out for
redistribution through national giant chain stores.
10. It's fun.
When
treasure hunting in our store, you never know what you may find.
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