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Message:: [QUOTE="Boland, post: 10294041, member: 20937"]I spoke to a small antique,collectable ,junk consignment store manager last week (she has been in business for about 9 years) The store consists of about 6 dealers each renting a small section. The ‘house’ takes 15% commission on all sales. Dealers are obligated to ‘come-in’ a few times a month to check,pack and refresh’ their space. They are also obligated to replace items that really doesn't sell with other items. Or place these items in the discounted or bargain space. The lady told me that an important factor is that each of the dealers sells different types of things so that helps to draw-in a wider and more sustainable client base. She also belongs to a small network of other antique shop owners and they move specialise items around between themselves so they ‘help’ maximise profit and help each other rather than compete. I think one of the most important factors is that the shop’s prices are very reasonable and there’s still a few good deals to be had. They also have a wide price range so cater for more people. The They also give discounts. The manager told me that they are happy to have smaller profit margins along as things keep selling and going out the door (they can’t afford any ‘dead’ space)[/QUOTE]