Today is the last day for the “Hooked on Consignment” sale happening in Hendersonville! Ms. Cheap shows us the best tips when you are consignment shopping to get the most for your money!
Here are more tips from Ms. Cheap!
- Check the sales’ websites for sale hours and other details and to find out how to get an early shopping pass.
- Shop early the first day of the sale for best selection, or the last day for best prices since most of the sales offer a half price day at the end of the sale.
- Make a list of things to look for: think ahead for fall/winter items. know sizes.
- Know that in most cases the consignors price their own items if you see several duplicate items, the prices might be very different.
- Bring a shopping bag or laundry basket or rolling cart to carry items you are considering buying as you continue to shop.
- Bring cash. Most of the sales accept debit and credit cards but some have an upcharge if you use credit cards. Some of the sales do not accept checks. Cash always works.
- Inspect all items to be sure they are in good shape, (zippers work, no stains or other flaws) before you pay since all sales are final at most of these sales.
*August 13-15: Hooked on Consignment Sale at 162 Imperial Blvd. in Hendersonville. This sale, which is in its 13th year, usually has 85,000 items and features sizes infant through girls and boys 18. The public sale is Aug. 13-15 but there is a ticketed presale on Aug. 10 and 11. Details: http://hookedonconsignment.com [hookedonconsignment.com]
*August 21-23: Floods of Duds consignment sale, at the Hendersonville First United Methodist Church, 217 East Main St. in Hendersonville. This sale, which has about 200 consignors, has been running for more than 20 years. Proceeds benefit the community and children’s ministries at this Methodist church. Details: Floodsofduds.com
*August 23-24: Brentwood United Methodist Kidsale takes place at the church at 309 Franklin Road. The sale, which expects more than 100 consignors, raises money for the church’s missions. Details: call 615-373-3663 or bumckidsale.net [bumckidsale.net]
*August 30-31: Little Sprouts Sale, with more than 500 consignors and an estimated 75,000 items in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. This sale, which offers a ticketed presale ($5-$29) has been taking place since 2008. Details: littlesproutssale.com [littlesproutssale.com]
*Sept. 6-7: Reruns Are Fun sale at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin. This “same sale/new owners” sale has been taking place since 1990, with all categories of children’s clothing toys and equipment being offered. The new owners Kelly Gilliam and Kelly White, who expect about 200 consignors, have made the sale “all season” and are also accepting adult clothing and home décor. The public sale is free, but there is a $5 ticketed Sept. 5 presale if you want to pay to shop early. Details: rerunsarefunsale.com [rerunsarefunsale.com]
*Aug. 27-31: Encores South Consignment sale is in its 31st year. This sale usually has more than 400 consignors who contribute more than 100, 000 items for infants through teens and maternity. And again this season, the children’s sale is combined with the Adult Clothing and a Home Décor sale.The combo sale location is Middle Tennessee Expo Center in Murfreesboro, 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Encores has a “Dollar Dash” at the end (Sept. 1), with all items that are left priced at $1, with a portion of those proceeds going to local charities. Remaining items are donated to ThriftSmart. Details: https://www.encoresconsignmentsouth.com/ [encoresconsignmentsouth.com]
*Sept. 23-24: Otter Creek Church’s fall/winter children’s consignment sale takes place in the gym at the church at 409 Franklin Road. More than 300 consignors. Proceeds support youth ministries and child related charities. Details: http://www.ottercreeksale.com/ [ottercreeksale.com]Sept. 25-26: Oak Hill School’s Children’s Consignment Sale takes place in the Oak Hill School Enrichment Center at 4815 Franklin Road, with about 300 consignors. This sale, which features newborn through juniors apparel, also has furniture and equipment as well as a housewares and home décor section. The sale, which has been going on for 40 years, has a half price sale on Sept. 27-28. Details: oakhillschool.org/consignment [oakhillschool.org]Sept. 27-Nov. 2: Not a children’s sale, the Ladies of Charity Fall/Winter Consignment Sale features consigned and donated men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. The six-week sale takes place at the Ladies of Charity shop at 2216 State St. and is open Mondays through Saturdays during the sale. Details: https://ladiesofcharitynashville.com/ [ladiesofcharitynashville.com]
