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How Does Consignment Work, Anyway? Your Guide to Successful Consignment Sales
Consignment is where you entrust a third party business or retailer (the consignee) to sell your possessions for you (the consigner). In return, they take a percentage of the sale. At Fruitcocktail, we offer services to help you streamline the consignment process.
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Why Choose Fruitcocktail for Seattle Appraisal Services?
We are experts in appraising collections, photography, sculptures, Native American art, paintings, antiques, jewelry, vintage items, and entire estates. As a local appraiser, we know what items sell best in the Seattle area and are familiar with local regulations regarding consignment and estate sales.
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4 Helpful Tips for Estate Sale Shopping in the Pandemic Era
Here are some tips on what you should bring to an estate sale, as well as some common courtesies to practice while you’re there.
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The Best Time For Your Seattle Estate Sale (And Other Tips To Help You Succeed)
Here are the best times to schedule an estate sale, along with other tips to help your sale go off without a hitch.
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How to Get Rid of Stuff Before a Move: Estate Sales, Consignment, and Other Options
You may find yourself overwhelmed and wondering how to start getting rid of all the items you don’t need. Alternatively, you may see this as an exciting opportunity to declutter and make room in your life for new things. Either way, you likely have a lot of work ahead of you before you can fully move out of your current home.
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Consignment: What Should You Bring? Art, Antiques, Jewelry, and More
Consignees are often online or in-person retail stores, but not always. They usually only accept certain types of items that are considered likely to sell based on current market trends. In many cases, consignees will limit the number of items a consignor can bring in at one time.
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