Looking forward to the Friday, Saturday and Sunday garage sales use to be a ‘fun’ family event back in the day. When the newspaper came, the yard sale section would be read and reread by both mom and dad so no deals would be missed. Addresses would be mapped out to save time and gas by making one big loop. Everyone would pile into the car excited about what adventures the day would bring. Half an hour later little Johnny has to go potty; Sally is crying because someone pulled her hair and Bobby is hungry… Everyone is made happy and the trip is continued chasing down that allusive great bargain. Seeking and searching for each address, driving for miles on a wild goose chase, wondering ‘have we gone too far or is it around the next corner?’ (We’ve all been there, done that!) On a ‘good’ day the car can be loaded to the gills with little treasures stuffed everywhere and anywhere. Sometimes it’s amazing just to find the fighting, cranky and tired children amongst the ‘must have collectable items’. Finally having had enough it’s time to head home where it’s time to really check out the newly purchased gems that were just dragged back only to find this is broken or that is chipped. Whose idea of a ‘fun’ family day was this again?
Then someone came up with the flea market idea. A bunch of people pack up their household goods for sale and bring them to one location. After having to deal with traffic, finding a parking spot and the overwhelming mob of other shoppers, mom is exhausted before looking at the wares of one vender. Often the precious possessions being offered for sale are unorganized, making it difficult to keep an eye on the little ones. If you happen to discover a booth which usually carries goods with a similar taste to yours, they might not be at the market again next week or their booth might be moved so you have to waste time trying to find them. Once purchases are made, they then have to be toted through the many buildings often without a bag before returning to the car. This outing does not turn out to be a good time either.
The goodwill store had great intentions. Donated items are put on display for sale at reduced prices. All racks, tables and shelves are over run with stuff piled on top of each other. Mom spends hours searching for the right size, only to leave empty handed and frustrated. Often children are allowed the run of the store, screaming at the top of their lungs while they play hide-n-seek amongst the racks of clothes. Mom will be leaving with a headache.
Then one day as the kids are happily playing, mom is on the computer when she discovers an answer that solves all of her problems. Consignment Crossroads has quality products with rock bottom prices. As she investigates this online consignment shop she sips her coffee listening to the children quietly playing. Still in her pajamas she quickly appreciates that treasures are organized into categories saving her time in her search for the special china with an unbelievable affordable price that Grandma had, to relive those nostalgic memories continuing a family tradition. After she places an order, mom walks away thoughtful about how easy Consignment Crossroads was to use. To think while relaxing at the computer a beloved item was found which will be shipped right to her door and she was able to stick to her shoe-string-budget. She will check for new consignments daily so she will not have to pay expensive retail prices again.
In todays’ world of hustle and bustle, conserving gas and cost effective budgets are no longer occasionally thought about, they are the first and foremost concern. With the price of gas going up, heading to the store just for a gallon of milk is a thing of the past. Shopping from the luxury of your home without breaking the bank, is quickly becoming the preferred method of shopping without the hassle of traffic or crowds to fight and not being cooped up in a car. Save time, energy and your sanity… shop online for frugal deals at Consignment Crossroads!