The Benefits of Selling Items on Consignment Rather Than Selling Them Yourself

Selling items you no longer need or want can be a great way to declutter and earn some extra cash. Whether it's costumes, flags, or props, many people face the dilemma of how best to sell their items. While online platforms like Facebook Marketplace offer the ability to sell items directly, selling on consignment can provide a simpler, less stressful way to make money for your program. Let’s explore the key benefits of choosing consignment over selling items yourself.

1. Less Time and Effort

Selling items on your own often requires a considerable time investment. You need to photograph each item, write detailed descriptions, and manage communications with potential buyers. Once the item sells, you have to deal with packaging, shipping, and sometimes dealing with returns or disputes.

Guard Closet can take care of all of this for you. Once you drop off or ship your items, we will handle the marketing, sales, and logistics. This means less time spent on your part and more time for you to focus on other activities like planning your next production. 

2. Professional Marketing and Exposure

Guard Closet already has an established customer base, which means your items are likely to be seen by more potential buyers than if you were selling them yourself. We have a loyal following of people who trust our inventory, and that trust can translate into faster sales for you.

Guard Closet gives your items broad exposure. We know how to display and price your items to maximize their value, helping them sell quickly and for the best price.

3. No Need to Negotiate

One of the more stressful aspects of selling items on your own is negotiating with potential buyers. You might encounter lowball offers, or buyers who want to haggle endlessly to lower the price. This can be frustrating and time-consuming.

Guard Closet handles the pricing for you and takes care of all the negotiations. This means you don’t have to worry about dealing with picky buyers or uncomfortable bargaining sessions.

4. Reduced Risk of Scams

Online selling platforms can expose you to scams and fraud. From buyers who don’t follow through with payments to sellers who claim an item arrived damaged, there are numerous risks involved. Selling items through Guard Closet can help you avoid these issues, and we handle all the transactions for you. 

Guard Closet offers a level of security and professionalism that reduces the risk of scams. Guard Closet is a reputable consignment shop, and you can trust that transactions will be handled properly, and you don’t have to worry about potential issues with payment or returns.

5. No Need to Handle Storage and Display

If you sell on your own, you have to keep your items in storage until they sell. Depending on the size and nature of the items, this can be a hassle—especially if you don’t have space or if your items need to be well-displayed to attract buyers.

Guard Closet offers a solution by storing your items in our warehouses and displaying your items professionally online.  This removes the burden of having to keep your items organized and ready for viewing.

6. Faster Turnaround

One of the significant advantages of selling on consignment is the potential for a quicker sale. Guard Closet has established relationships with customers, and we may be able to sell your items faster than you could on your own.  Some items have sold in less than 24 hours!