The definitive how-to for the resale, consignment, and thrift industry. Used by thousands of successful shops in North American, Australia, and Europe. Written by double-award winning consignment expert Kate Holmes, this is the newest edition, which now contains information for shops which want to buy outright as well as shops featuring consignment. 12 chapters, from "What am I getting myself in to?" to "The Future and Beyond." Hard information on setting up, developing guidelines, shop layout, display, advertising and promotion, selling, bookkeeping.