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Moving: What to do with the inventory.....
Due to a neurological condition, I have made the hard decision to sell my home and move closer to family. I have a few select items from my inventory
I'd like to take with me, the rest I do not know what to do with.
Any thoughts, suggestions, ideas???
Bulk lot listings??
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| posted on 4-3-10 at 11:16 AM |
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So sorry to hear about your medical issues. I wish you the very best of luck with your treatment and recovery. I'm sure your family will be very
happy to have you closer to them. 
As far as your inventory goes, I guess you need to decide how quickly you want to sell. It would probably be much easier (and quicker) to sell in
whole lots. I'm sure there are VFG members in your area of the USA that might want to take a look at the stock you're selling.
I wish you luck with whatever you decide.
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| posted on 4-3-10 at 11:17 AM |
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Thanks Louise
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| posted on 4-3-10 at 01:04 PM |
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Yes, I hope all works out well for you. Some folks here facing similar inventory situations have had good luck with commission sales - if you can
find someone in your area who is interested.
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| posted on 4-3-10 at 05:07 PM |
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Are the items being kept things you plan to sell in the future or things you are handpicking for your personal use/collection? Also, when is your
moving timeframe? Is your house on the market or do you have a contract already? If your move will happen in 2-3 months, I would take all the better
modern stuff - 90s through current - to a consignment shop, less the tiered early 90s prommy dresses. It is a fair amount of time for the stuff to
sell, and you will get money in hand. What doesn't sell can be donated at the end. Of course, if the item is current and is a trendy brand, ebaying
would work. Also, if you are an independent contractor, donation write offs help taxes and you could donate to one of those programs that provides
interview suits to women reentered the workforce after being on welfare or being in rehab. There are also groups that take prom dresses and give them
to girls whose families are lower income cannot afford it.
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| posted on 5-3-10 at 12:43 AM |
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I'm very sorry to hear that you are having some medical issues.
It really does depend on how quickly you need to dispose of your collection. I agree a consignment shop for newer items can be a good idea, just keep
in mind if you are moving away, you should have an agreement with the owner about how long they will have to sell them off.
Same goes for a vintage shop that would be willing to accept consignments.
As far as selling off in lots on ebay, I haven't looked at those in quite some time. I did a quick look just now and saw one of our members who had
quite a nice looking lot of 40 pieces end for $499.99
I know some shops in my area have you sign a contract (which should definitely be done with consignment, unless it is a very good friend or dealer
than you feel you know and trust) and then begin reducing prices after a certain amount of time goes by and after a number of months you forfeit the
items to them. So just be aware that this might be the case.
Also, Craigslist might be a good idea, that is if you don't mind people coming over to have a look.
I do hope it goes smoothly for you.
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| posted on 5-3-10 at 12:59 AM |
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All good advice above. Hope it all goes smoothly for you and that being close to family helps you heal. Sorry you are going through this and wish you
all the best in this difficult transition.
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| posted on 5-3-10 at 04:00 AM |
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A big heartfelt thanks. Truly appreciated.
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| posted on 9-3-10 at 06:26 PM |
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First, I hope you you are better soon.
Next...just a suggestion unless you are already planning this. I would buy a few plastic bins. They stack and don't take up much space.
Then I would go through the merchandise and pack away the more valuable pieces as well as those you really love. That way you can be more strategic
about selling the best for what they are worth and there will be no regrets when you are well again. Then go ahead and sell off the rest.
Melody
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| posted on 9-3-10 at 07:10 PM |
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Thank you!
I hate to part with my favorite more valuables for dirt cheap. The rest is going out the door for whatever I can get for it!!
Goodbye metro area. Hello Cornfields!!!!
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| posted on 9-3-10 at 10:00 PM |
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(((Vicki))) I'm so sad to hear you're going through this.
I have a friend in Florida who is un loading her attic & storage, too. Different reasons, but basically the same work.
I've been selling her things for her. I could use the feedback on ebay & I also feel like I'd like to help you out. So... if the Lots don't work
for you, or if ya wanna pick my brain, just U2U me here or contact me thru eBay & etsy. You may even still have my email addy as I just took that
terrific orange dress in your giveaway a few weeks back. And I'm still hoping to wear the wonderful pink hippie blouse you included.
Just let me know if I can be of any help.
xoxoxo
Leisa
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| posted on 10-3-10 at 12:19 AM |
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Leisa - Thank you so much for the offer!!
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