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Faircloth, of Once Upon A Child and Plato's Closet, said name brands are desirable, but a clean no-name brand in top condition has greater val- ue than an older brand name showing signs of wear and tear. Store owners have a lot of resellers to keep track of, so having your mer- chandise sorted and labeled correctly benefits your bottom line. A little el- bow grease goes a long way — one merchant even likened it to staging your home for a real estate transac- tion. When selling, just remember to look for the same quality you would expect in a purchase. To get the best price for your items, High Cotton's Newton recommends pressing couture pieces and polish- ing your sterling silver. And if an item needs batteries, Twice As Nice's Lynch says it's 10 times more likely to sell if you include them to show how it works. WEBB CARPET COMPANY 910.485.5865 | 2825 RAEFORD ROAD | WWW.WEBBCARPET.NET Did you know... Bi-annual sales post their drop- off windows and require you to price your own merchandise. Tag according to trends and the current market — one third of the new retail value is a good rule of thumb, depending upon condition. quired and price points are usually set by the store, although there are exceptions. Please ask upfront exactly what kind of merchandise is accepted, what is expected of you as a seller, how long your items may be on the sales floor before they are marked down, and what happens if items don't sell. A good reseller will walk you through the process and make every effort to move your merchandise so you will work with them again. Store appointments are oſten re- Bear in mind that by joining the consignment revolution you are re- purposing a number of assets. As a buyer, local purchases leave less of a carbon footprint on the planet and put more money back into your immedi- ate community. And as a seller, you'll learn that consigned items that do not sell are oſten donated to worthwhile charities and non-profit organiza- tions. That kind of deal is enough to put a smile on any shopper's face. CV Did you know... Children with untreated mental health needs are more likely to drop out of school. Children with untreated mental health needs are more likely to drop out of school. What's your floor style? A Shaw Flooring Gallery CARPET | CERAMIC | HARD WOOD | LAMINATE Since 1965 The Junior League of Fayetteville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Help us impact the community through our Child Mental Health Initiative. Our children's future is our commitment. The Junior League of Fayetteville is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving our communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Help us impact the community through our Child Mental Health Initiative. Our children's future is our commitment. Because now you know, child mental health matters. Because now you know, child mental health matters. To learn more about the Junior League of Fayetteville and how you can get involved, visit www.jlfay.org. To learn more about the Junior League of Fayetteville and how you can get involved, visit www.jlfay.org. CityViewNC.com | 35 SPC0014852TI

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