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VALIDATE
4 guides
Should You Start a Resale or Thrift Store? The Real Economics
The real economics, sourcing challenges, and biggest failure reasons behind starting a resale or thr…
The Essentials: Validate a Resale or Thrift Store
Test sourcing, margins, labor per item, and niche demand for a consignment, thrift, or resale store …
buy-outright model vs consignment model vs hybrid model: ...
Comparing buy-outright model, consignment model, and hybrid model for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift St…
brick-and-mortar thrift vs online resale only vs hybrid s...
Comparing brick-and-mortar thrift, online resale only, and hybrid storefront plus online for Used Go…
FORM
4 guides
The Essentials: Form — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 4 Form essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the For…
secondhand dealer license vs resale certificate only vs p...
Comparing secondhand dealer license, resale certificate only, and pawnbroker license for Used Goods,…
LLC vs sole proprietor vs nonprofit 501c3: Form Guide
Comparing LLC, sole proprietor, and nonprofit 501c3 for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store: which is …
sales tax on used goods vs resale exemption vs online sal...
Comparing sales tax on used goods, resale exemption, and online sales tax compliance for Used Goods,…
FINANCE
4 guides
The Essentials: Finance — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 5 Finance essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the …
sell-through rate tracking vs inventory aging report vs s...
Comparing sell-through rate tracking, inventory aging report, and shrink and theft tracking for Used…
consignment liability accounting vs direct purchase cost ...
Comparing consignment liability accounting, direct purchase cost basis, and average cost method for …
QuickBooks with Square integration vs ThriftCart integrat...
Comparing QuickBooks with Square integration, ThriftCart integrated accounting, and Wave free accoun…
BUILD
4 guides
The Essentials: Build — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 2 Build essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the Bu…
Square POS vs ThriftCart vs SimpleConsign: Build Guide
Comparing Square POS, ThriftCart, and SimpleConsign for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store: which is …
eBay cross-listing vs Poshmark vs Mercari: Build Guide
Comparing eBay cross-listing, Poshmark, and Mercari for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store: which is …
manual tag pricing vs barcode scan system vs RFID tagging...
Comparing manual tag pricing, barcode scan system, and RFID tagging for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift …
BRAND
3 guides
The Essentials: Brand — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 7 Brand essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the Br…
curated vintage aesthetic brand vs volume thrift value br...
Comparing curated vintage aesthetic brand, volume thrift value brand, and community/cause-based bran…
Instagram product drops vs Facebook Marketplace listings ...
Comparing Instagram product drops, Facebook Marketplace listings, and email list for new arrivals fo…
PROTECT
3 guides
The Essentials: Protect — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 8 Protect essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the …
secondhand dealer record keeping vs receipt/title documen...
Comparing secondhand dealer record keeping, receipt/title documentation, and product safety disclaim…
general liability insurance vs property insurance for inv...
Comparing general liability insurance, property insurance for inventory, and product liability for r…
LOCATE
3 guides
The Essentials: Location — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 6 Location essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the…
high foot traffic retail corridor vs neighborhood thrift ...
Comparing high foot traffic retail corridor, neighborhood thrift location, and warehouse-style thrif…
donation drop-off setup vs estate sale pickup service vs ...
Comparing donation drop-off setup, estate sale pickup service, and online sourcing only for Used Goo…
PRICE
4 guides
The Essentials: Price — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 3 Price essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the Pr…
% of retail pricing vs comp-based pricing vs condition-gr...
Comparing % of retail pricing, comp-based pricing, and condition-grade pricing for Used Goods, Resal…
consignment 50/50 split vs 60/40 split vs outright purcha...
Comparing consignment 50/50 split, 60/40 split, and outright purchase only for Used Goods, Resale & …
vintage premium pricing vs standard goods pricing vs volu...
Comparing vintage premium pricing, standard goods pricing, and volume/bulk pricing for Used Goods, R…
SELL
3 guides
The Essentials: Sell — Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store
Phase 9 Sell essentials for Used Goods, Resale & Thrift Store. Key decisions and actions for the Sel…
vintage collector Instagram marketing vs estate sale sell...
Comparing vintage collector Instagram marketing, estate sale seller network, and donation drive camp…
loyalty punch card vs new arrival email alert vs social m...
Comparing loyalty punch card, new arrival email alert, and social media flash sale for Used Goods, R…
OPERATE
4 guides
The Essentials: Scaling a Resale or Thrift Store
Grow sourcing, run markdown schedules, price and authenticate, sell online, and comply with resale r…
adding eBay and Poshmark online store vs specializing in ...
Comparing adding eBay and Poshmark online store, specializing in furniture or vintage clothing, and …
hiring pricers and buyers vs adding shipping for online s...
Comparing hiring pricers and buyers, adding shipping for online sales, and adding authenticated luxu…
sell-through rate benchmarks vs revenue per square foot v...
Comparing sell-through rate benchmarks, revenue per square foot, and online vs in-store revenue mix …
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