Consignment is not just about buying and selling clothing — it’s about embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes sustainability and responsibility. Guided by this belief, Courtney Ganesh opened Young’n Thrifty, a children’s consignment store at 928 16th Street West, just north of the Capilano Mall, earlier this month. The process with which Ganesh’s “preloved children’s clothing” operates is simple: Consignors book an appointment online, bring their items to the store, and the store will rifle through the offerings to select what can be sold.
The pieces that make the cut are then priced and displayed on the shop floor, ready and waiting to be taken home by their next owners. Consignors can access an online portal to view their sales and total earnings, which can either be received by cheque or be used as store credit. With an extra 15 per cent added to the total each time store credit is chosen, the latter is is usually the preferred method by sellers, said Ganesh.
Young’n Thrifty initially accepted donations and provided store credits in return, but managing the donations became overwhelming after a while. “One of our main challenges was the constant influx of drop-offs, so we implemented an appointment system for donations. Now, donors must book appointments online,” she said.
“Additionally, we put up a notice that we do not accept unscheduled drop-offs, as people were continuously trying to offload their items. This system helps us manage the process m.