You Can Save 75% On Designer Clothing This Year! Shop Online Consignment

Online, April 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - In an economic downturn that has left many retailers struggling to stay afloat, the business at resale and thrift shops seem to be booming.

Consignment shops in particular offer a unique opportunity to shop for higher-end items at a fraction of the cost and, possibly, the chance for people to turn property into cash while recycling and being environmentally friendly at the same time, local consignment shop owners said.

With more consumers looking for bargains as they tighten their belts, and with increasingly positive media exposure of resale shops, these types of stores are breaking away from the old stigma that they are dark, junk-filled, musky places where only the truly needy shop, shop owners said. Thrift stores, like consignment shops, sell previously used or owned items at a lesser cost. But unlike thrift stores, which often are run by nonprofits and sell donated items, consignment shops often resell higher-end items and are far more selective about what they take in. Also, profits are shared by the shop owner and the consignor, providing an opportunity for people to earn some extra cash for unwanted items. Most of the inventory in a consignment shop is taken in for a defined period, usually two months. As the period winds down, the price of some items may drop further. If not sold during the contracted period, those items are usually donated to a charity. People who previously gave away clothing, household goods and furniture are seeking other ways to dispose of unwanted items during an economic pinch. Quality control is one of the biggest differences between a thrift shop and a consignment shop, because consignment-shop owners are generally more selective about the merchandise they take in and often look for high-end items.

Increasingly, consignment shops such as Recycled Refinery Consignment Boutique in Bella Vista, Arkansas are run more like boutiques, allowing sellers to make some much-needed cash or customers to walk away with something for far less than they'd pay at a typical retail store.

Paula M Horlick of Bella Vista has just opened Recycled Refinery Consignment Boutique. Her consignment shop has a twist. It is an online only consignment boutique. Recycled Refinery Consignment Boutique is a Women's Upscale Designer Consignment Boutique Specializing In Gently Used Clothing And Fashion Accessories. Horlick only accepts brand-name items in her shop. She also carries an abundance of designer plus size clothing. Ranging from 3X to 4X. No one knows when you're walking down the street, and you look like a million dollars, that you didn't pay that," she said. Horlick says as the word gets out she is seeing more sales. She attributes the success of her store in large part to her marketing and advertising efforts, good customer service and the store's reputation. "You can't bring in one or two things and expect to make hundreds and hundreds of dollars," she said. "The more you have in here, the more we can try and sell for you, and the bigger your check." To see how you can consign with Recycled Refinery Consignment Boutique visit her website at www.recycledrefineryconsignment.com

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