Well the semi-annual consignment sale took place and it was a success for us on many levels. First, I was able to get 105 items out of my house. Secondly, we got money for them because most items sold. Of the original 105 items, 16 of them were toys that my daughter agreed to part with in exchange for getting to keep the proceeds (little bribes). The other 89 items were baby and kids clothes, shoes, maternity clothes, and a few remaining baby items. We sold 80 items in total – 10 of my daughter’s and the other 70 were mine. Most of our items sold at full price which tells me that I priced things well. This was my first time doing this kind of a sale so I was a little unsure about the reasonableness of my pricing. The 25 items that didn’t sell were donated to a local charity. I opted not to pick up the unsold but send them straight to a charity of the sale operator’s choosing.
Our combined take home from the event (70% of sales - $15 registration fee) was $300. Of that my daughter pocketed $50. She is thrilled with her share although slightly less thrilled that I’m asking her to donate part of her earnings to our church.
Running total of items purged in 2011 - 655!
Running total of items purged in 2011 - 655!
