1. When
A penny saved is a That other hand is Home Consignment, who shares the profits of the you can make every penny count. In his famous tome,
penny earned… sale with the consignor. This relatively simple business proposition The Way to Wealth, Ben Franklin says it this way:
every
greatly benefits the buyer, who is able to access top quality goods
without paying for retail overhead.
“If you would be wealthy, think of saving
This well-known maxim was penned by Benjamin Franklin who learned as well as getting.”
In the same way that consignment is distinguished from retail, it is
its lesson the hard way. In a personal letter to a friend, he told the story In a more current vernacular, Tracy McBride, author of
penny
also distinguished from thrift stores, where one typically finds donated
of how, as a seven-year-old, he traded all his “coppers” for a whistle. Frugal Living: Simple Pleasures to Enhance Your
goods that are worth very little. At Home Consignment, you will find
Though he was initially delighted with his new plaything, his family Life and Nourish Your Soul, says that
true quality, high-end, gently used furniture and accessories from the
teased him mercilessly about the imprudence of the bargain. You see,
young Ben had paid more than four times what the toy was worth. From
area’s best homes, as well as brand new pieces from builders’ model wise spenders “know that money saved…can
counts
then on, whenever he was making a purchase, he reminded himself
homes, reps’ showrooms, factory overruns and closeouts. Everything is be used to enhance their lifestyle.”
priced as used, even if it is brand new. Plus, Home Consignment is able
“Don’t give too much for the whistle.” Together, Franklin’s and McBride’s words capture
to offer an ever-changing stock. With new treasures received daily, they
the essence of Home Consignment’s value proposition.
provide an on-going opportunity to glean from the best of the best.
Almost 300 years later, in 1994, Home At this extraordinary store, with 16 convenient
So what does less than it is worth look like in cold hard cash? Here locations, you will never spend more than the whistle
Consignment Center was founded on the simple are some real examples pulled from Yelp, Yahoo Local and other user is worth. You will have access to a quality of furniture
(many dollars are Saved!)
belief that homeowners ought to be able to buy review sites: and home accessories that enhance both your home
top quality furniture and accessories without “I walked through the store and there it was. My perfect dining and your lifestyle, while enjoying a fun and exciting
room table. OMG. Solid hardwood. 7’ long x 3.5’ wide. Dark wood shopping experience.
spending too much for the whistle. In fact, they’ve
stain. With 6 high back comfortable leather chairs!!! Only $999. Ok, As you’re saving your pennies (that amount to
gone much further. Home Consignment makes that may sound expensive…but let me put that into perspective for you. many dollars), remember that Home Consignment can
famous brands like Century, Lane, Pottery This table was brand new, used only in a model home. No scratches, no help you earn dollars too, by turning your
dings, no rips or marks on the brown leather chairs. A table like this unwanted furniture into cash. Not only
Barn and Crate and Barrel available from Pottery Barn or Crate Barrel would [cost as much as] $3000. The will they save you the hassle of placing
for LESS than they are worth. chairs [wouldn’t cost less than] $125 apiece.” So this one buyer alone, a classified ad then dealing with lookie
got almost a $4000 value for $999.00 loos, but they will also get you a better
Less? Yes, less. Unlike conventional price than you could through a tag sale
Another reviewer writes: “My mom purchased a $400 oriental area
retail stores, Home Consignment doesn’t or other resale vehicles. Because Home
rug that was worth [up to] $5,000 [at retail], and I scored two nice
buy their inventory. The word ‘consign’ Consignment advertises regularly, offers
picture frames.”
means placing something in the hand credit card services and provides pick-up
of another, but retaining ownership Still another simply notes, “The couches from the model [home]
and delivery options, they are able to
until the goods are sold. were selling for $599 versus $3000+ new in a store.”
move your furniture quickly.
Clearly, Home Consignment caters to a savvy clientele who shops The median sale date for
for value, not simply for price. As Ben Franklin so aptly noted in consignments is 15 days!
his many aphorisms about financial prudence, the object of wise
At Home Consignment,
spending is neither to halt all spending, nor is it to buy inferior
a penny saved is indeed a
products because they’re cheap. Rather to spend wisely means
penny earned. And both buyers
understanding what you’re getting for your cash outlay so that
and sellers reap the rewards. Beautiful Designer
Furniture at
Consignment Prices
ROSEVILLE: 5761 Five Star Blvd. 916-784-2427
FOLSOM: 850 E Bidwell St. #110 916-817-6950
www.thehomeconsignmentcenter.com
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