Thread: Wanting to open consignment shop

Check places going out of business, Habitat for Humanity resale store, Salvation Army, Goodwill... might take some heavy searching.

Possibly ebay if shipping isn't to high. Also possibly you could talk to a manager at big lots or walmart ask them where they get theirs. You could also put up an add on craigslist. Call storage building places, this past week here they had a storage unit sale (where someone didn't pay rent) anyways, they had one clothing rack. Are there any local clothing stores around you that are going out of business. Like our Goody's was closed down a few months back and they were selling everything, even coat hangers...lol. Good luck I wish you a huge success in your new business.

Have you looked on Craigslist?

also might want to check with churches that usually do big rummage sales and stuff -- they may not have what you are looking for, but might know (or recommend) where you can find stuff.

Your timing is perfect. Did you see on our local news (I can't recall what station now lol) where they did a story on one in Des Moines and business is just booming because of the recession. She had other items on top of clothes. She had furniture etc. She couldn't keep it in the store!! It sold that fast. Good luck to you!!

Good luck to you. If there is a Freecycle site in your area, try posting on there that you are looking for that. Someone may have a rack or two collecting dust in their basement.

It is such a blessing that the CPSIA law has been amended to allow for the sale of children's clothing in resale shops. It had a lot in the industry on pins and needles.

Good luck, wish you great success!