What exactly is a consignment shop, anyway? Consignment shops are sometimes also known as resale, second-hand, pre-owned, thrift, or used goods stores. Starting a consignment shop seems to be a trend that has picked up since the economy took a dip over a year ago.
But even before the economic downturn, starting a consignment shop was beginning to become a trend as merchants not only realized that customers were more willing to buy pre-owned items in an effort to save money but also that consumers were warming up to the idea of recycling.