Good Luck Making Money off Your Unwanted Clothes & Furniture!!!

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2 I f you have never shopped for furniture at a Resale Shop before check out a few of the shops listed on the front cover. Most of these resale shops carry brand new, name brand furniture at resale prices. These Resale Shops also sell consigned furniture that s in really good shape. I think you will be pretty surprised at the bargains you will find!!! Good Luck Making Money off Your Unwanted Clothes & Furniture!!! Linse Meadows President/Publisher Resale Houston Magazine President/Publisher: Linse Meadows Designer: Al Alarakhia Designer: Lisa Girard Columnist: Pat Swartley Distribution: Htowndistribution.com Send Comments & suggestions to Linse@resalehouston.com 2007 Resale Houston Magazine. All rights reserved. No part of this publication or website may be distributed or reproduced without prior written consent of the publisher.to Subscribe: send a check or money order for $24.00 for a 12-month subscription to Resale Houston Inc. Call or Linse@resalehouston.com for mailing address. For Editorial or calendar submissions, please to Linse@resalehouston.com or fax to

3 CENTRAL 50 s 60 s & 70 s Act II Resale Boutique Baubles & Beads B Dazzled Blue Bird Buffalo Exchange Color Explosion Fashion Cottage Thrift Shop Designer s Furniture Exchange Encore! Designer Fashions Resold Em s Records & T-Shirts Goodwill - pg 10 Left-Handed Monkey Marry Go Round More Than You Can Imagine Nam Resale Shop Public Garage Sales Second Blessing Second Childhood Second Life Kids Store Second To None Resale Shop Taxi Taxi That 70 s Shop The Red Door Trudy s Boutique Twice New Vintage Oasis - pg 12 HEIGHTS Alabama Furniture & Accessories - pg 12 Goodwill - pg 10 Potros Retropolis - pg 12 The Way We Wore Vintage Clothing - pg 12 Young & Restless - pg 12 HUMBLE, KINGWOOD, ATASCOCITA Designer Consignor Goodwill - pg 10 Sassy Town The Children s Closet The Consignors Club, Inc. KATY Abby s Place Goodwill - pg 10 Grand Final Resale Center Katy Christian Ministries-Old Katy Katy Christian Ministries-Mason Rd. Katy Closeout & Consignment Model Home Furniture My Big Sisters Upscale Resale - pg 4 Plato s Closet Recycled Sporting Goods - pg 6 Saturdays Child - pg 4 The Home Center The Silver Hanger - pg 4 RICE Andree s Corner - pg 10 Goodwill - pg 10 Men s Resale by the Village - pg 10 Red Door - pg 10 SOUTHEAST All Dressed Up Changes Changes-kids Cooks Resale shop Der Kinder Shoppe Goodwill Industries-Stores, East Houston - pg 10 Perfectly Good Gently Used Etc. - pg 6 Sundays Child Upscale Resale SPRING/CYPRESS/ WOODLANDS/ NORTH HOUSTON Anew U Ladies Resale Another Debut Attic Treasures B & M Trading Post Baubles & Beads Box of Chocolate Chippendale Eastlake Consignment Collection Consignment House Elsie s consignment House Goodwill - pg 10 Kid to Kid Ladiez -n- Kidz Reruns Left-Handed Monkey Once Upon A Child Peanut Butter & Jelly SUGAR LAND/ MISSOURI CITY/ SOUTHWEST Designer Exchange Goodwill - pg 10 La Boutique Little Tykes Pitter Patter Plato s Closet Play It Again Sports Recycler s Clothing Store - pg 7 Reprise Second Edition Consignment - pg 6 Second Treasures Resale & Gifts The Corner Closet - pg 7 WEST /MEMORIAL 2nd Debut - pg 9 A Perfect Fit Resale Boutique - pg 10 Baubles & Beads Children s Orchard - pg 9 Clothes For Kids Resale Crayons Childrens Resale - pg 8 FunkYard Goodwill - pg 10 Instant Replay Sports Repeat Consignment Superstore - pg 8 Second Treasures Resale & Gifts Value Village July Advertise in Resale Houston magazine

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5 How to get the most from a resale shopping experience Here is a profile of a successful resale shopper: any person who loves a bargain, and enjoys taking the time to find it. A dedicated resale shopper loves to browse and will view every section of a resale shop to look for any kind of bargain that will enhance their home or wardrobe. They are also on the lookout for merchandise for their family and friends. They love the thrill of the hunt and they have the time and patience to follow this passion. If you, on the other hand, are looking for a specific item and have limited time to shop; resale shopping is not for you. Most resale shops have only one of a kind or limited selections of merchandise. If you are looking for a red blouse, for example, you may not find one in your size. If you like to shop where there is a wide selection of colors in one style, then go to the department stores. I have to tell you, shopping resale can give you a rush if you find that special, unique item that is just perfect for your living room or kitchen, especially when you paid far less than the original retail cost and the item looks like it was never used. It is a myth that resale shops only carry used items! Furniture resale shops have awesome bargains on expensive furniture. The same holds true for resale shops that carry designer fashions and accessories. One of the best bargains can be found in bridal or formal wear. Again, a surprising number of gowns can be found that were never worn for such reasons as the wedding was called off or the prom girl changed her mind after the purchase. A number of shops that carry this kind of merchandise also get new, end of season gowns from expensive boutiques. Expect to pay half or less of the original retail cost. It is not unusual to get the gown cleaned and returned as a consignment item. And don t forget the shops for infant and children s clothing and furniture. I once spent $400 at a resale shop to completely outfit my grandson s nursery and every item was brand new still in boxes. Even got some clothes, a high chair and a stroller. Experienced resale shoppers know that it is best to visit their favorite shops frequently as new merchandise comes in daily. They get to know the owner and employees and become established as a loyal customer. That is when the fun really begins and the bargains start to flow. Loyal customers get on special mailing lists and may even receive phone calls about particular merchandise they are especially interested in. Some resale shops are even smart enough to give you special discounts for your loyalty like the retail shops. Wal-Mart shoppers want a large selection of functional stuff at Always low prices, and the advantage of long open hours. Resale shoppers regret the shorter hours to shop but are more satisfied with the quality and price ratio. Check out or the South Texas Association of Resale Shops website: for listings of some of the oldest and best resale/consignment furniture shops in Houston, as well as excellent shops for ladies, men and children s clothing and accessories. Our shops are to be found throughout Greater Houston and beyond. by Pat Swartley (Pat Swartley is the former owner of the Clothes Basket in Seabrook TX and past President and a founder of the 17 year old STARS organization.). She has also been honored with life membership in the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops organization. July Advertise in Resale Houston magazine

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12 DESIGNER CLOTHING AT RESALE PRICES New & Fresh Summer clothes available. Consignments accepted at YOUR convenience from 10:30 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday thru Saturday. Maternity Clothing (Birth - Size 12) Shoes Highchairs Furniture Cribs Strollers Toys Books Videos Sunset Kirby andreescorner@msn.com 10 Advertise in Resale Houston magazine July 2007

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