Sweet Charity, the resale boutique that supports Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest domestic violence shelter, has a sweet offer for spring cleaners as they clear out the old to make room for the new. It is now offering an enhanced consignment program for people who want to send their beloved items to a new home without taking on the added stress – and time – of a yard sale.
Sweet Charity already sells a steady stream of high quality donated items. With its new consignment program, it is also looking to expand its retail operations to include those precious but unneeded items that are better sold than given away. Items accepted on consignment are furniture, unique items and antiques.
The advantages of consignment are many. The process of storing, maintaining, marketing and selling items is taken care of by experienced shopkeepers. There is no need to worry about planning a yard sale and putting up posters across town, hoping they will not blow away until the event is over. Sellers can bank on the established name and reputation of Sweet Charity, which is known in the community as having high-quality items at a reasonable price.
One of the biggest benefits for those who use Sweet Charity’s Consignment Program lies in the form of ease and expertise. Wellen and Dora are Sweet Charity’s retail experts. They are familiar with the ins-and-outs of Sweet Charity sales, including the seasonal nature of Ruidoso, what both local folks as well as travelers like to buy and what they are willing to pay for it. Together, the team offers a high level of expertise and takes care of the entire sales process for you, from making pricing recommendations to collecting payment.
The mechanics of consignment are very simple. If you would like to place an item for sale, call Wellen at Sweet Charity at 378-0041. She will ask for some basic information about the items you would like to sell. Then, deliver the items to the store located at 26156 US Hwy 70 in Ruidoso Downs, nestled between Jorge’s Restaurant and Walmart (look for the purple VW big out front).
The Consignment Agreement is simple as well. Sweet Charity will work to promote and sell your items and when a buyer is found, Sweet Charity earns a 30% commission of the sale price, all of which goes back to supporting the Nest. It is a win-win for all involved!
Between the convenience, the Sweet Charity expertise and the warm, fuzzy feeling of helping those in need, Sweet Charity’s consignment services are an excellent way to reward yourself for all your hard work in cleaning up and cleaning out your home this spring.
Pictured is a recent piece consigned to Sweet Charity.
