I really feel that nothing is accomplished by being unkind to others. My store has now been open for 2 months and I have been so blessed with so many new customers. God sent a message today through an old friend who has also joined us in promoting my store. He showed me to never give up and he is watching over me. I ve learned that I need to lean on him more as he will always bring me through what ever evils I am batting out there in the world.
On that note we had a wonderful day more new customers, more new business' helping me out to promote. I love my life..
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
What do you do when another business copies everything you are doing?
So anyone out there have a business and one similiars to yours copies everthing you are doing. You have a contest they do the same exact contest. It is nice that they think my ideas are so great that they have to copy them all . Why can't they come up with there own ideas? Why send people to my store to report back everything I am doing? Why send your husband to stalk outside my door? Why place calls to my business? Hello caller ID tells me you are calling. Anyone have any similiar situations? Why is it when a friend of mine shops in your store you attack them? I do not work this way. I feel there is plenty for everyone. You do not have to talk bad about others. Don't you know when you do this it only makes you look bad. Move on. Come up with your own ideas. I hope you see this blog. You seem to know everything I am doing.
I feel honored you think my ideas are so great that as soon as I do something you post right afterwards that you are doing the same exact thing. I hope it works for you. I don't follow you on facebook or anywhere else. I do not have to because I have people that tell me what you are doing. I really not interested. I love being creative and coming up with my own ideas. Good luck with whatever you are doing.
If anyone out there has had this problem please reply to my blog and let me know what you did with a situation like this. Thanks...
I feel honored you think my ideas are so great that as soon as I do something you post right afterwards that you are doing the same exact thing. I hope it works for you. I don't follow you on facebook or anywhere else. I do not have to because I have people that tell me what you are doing. I really not interested. I love being creative and coming up with my own ideas. Good luck with whatever you are doing.
If anyone out there has had this problem please reply to my blog and let me know what you did with a situation like this. Thanks...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Women in Business make the local paper
Thank you Patch for your great write up on our business
http://downersgrove.patch.com/articles/women-business-owners-find-strength-in-numbers
http://downersgrove.patch.com/articles/women-business-owners-find-strength-in-numbers
Monday, April 16, 2012
Cutie Contest Winner & Model of the Month
Announcing our Cutie Contest winner and model of the month
Emerson is a beautiful 3 1/2 year old and will be doing a modeling shoot for Posh Kids in a few weeks.
We will post our photo shoot soon with our little model of the month. Can't wait!
Emerson is a beautiful 3 1/2 year old and will be doing a modeling shoot for Posh Kids in a few weeks.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Calling all pregnant mommies in Downers Grove area
We have some great items in the store that we just got in for the new mommy!
We received a co-sleeper in perfect condition retails for 159.99 in the store for 69.99
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Facebook contest for Posh Kids Etc
Posh Kids is having a contest for my facebook page. Like our page and get an entry in to win a gift certificate to our store and also have your name entered to win $100 off a photo shoot with Maggie Photography. All you have to do to get an entry is like our facebook page and if you share the page you get another entry. Let's see how fast we can spread the word about the new little consignment boutique Posh Kids Etc. Lots of great items to choose from for a fraction of the cost. Recycle and save..
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Posh-Kids-Etc/274251732608790
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Posh-Kids-Etc/274251732608790
Monday, April 9, 2012
Photo contest
Our photo contest ended at mid night last night. Talk about some cute kids. This is going to be so hard to pick just one winner. I am so glad I am not judging.. I have some of the local photographers taking a look at the entries.. There are so many with great stories behind the picture which makes the picture even more beautiful. I can't wait to see the winner... Will post them once they are chosen.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
When shopping resale does brand matter with children's clothing?
Today was an incredible day. Lot's of customers and meeting some great new people.
As I was sitting here taking a little breather, the store had calmed down a little bit a woman walks in and I greeted her as I alway do. Asked if she needed help let her know I was here if she needed anything. Several more people came in and she walks up to my counter and says really harshly your prices are way to high and then compaired me to another consignment shop in the area and said I can't believe you want 3.99 for a junkie t-shirt from the gap and 14.99 for a knit dress.
So let me explain, The junkie t-shirt you are referring to is from the Gap and retails for $24.00 and is still on there website. It is a worn look as that is the way it is purchased. The knit dress is from Hanna Andersson and it is new and from last summer collection and retails for $38.00.
She then proceeded to tell me she could go to Old Navy and get a knit dress new for$15.00. Correct you could but it does not compair to Hanna Andersson.
So just to explain, I own a high end children's consignment shop and only carry high end brands which in the normal world you would pay 30-100 for each dress new. I price them by how old the item is, condition (I only take an item if it is in mint condition), and wear.
This customer got really snippy with me when I asked her to show me what she is talking about. I said I always welcome input. I said certain brands sell for more and they are priced as such. She said she did not care what brand it is and my prices are way more very rude and loud. I was really interested in why she thought she could do better somewhere else but she would not even chat with me about it just was really rude and left.
What do you guys think? Does Brand matter? I think so... A Hanna Dress will outlast a dress purchased from some of the lower brands as far as wash and wear.
Let me know what you think...
As I was sitting here taking a little breather, the store had calmed down a little bit a woman walks in and I greeted her as I alway do. Asked if she needed help let her know I was here if she needed anything. Several more people came in and she walks up to my counter and says really harshly your prices are way to high and then compaired me to another consignment shop in the area and said I can't believe you want 3.99 for a junkie t-shirt from the gap and 14.99 for a knit dress.
So let me explain, The junkie t-shirt you are referring to is from the Gap and retails for $24.00 and is still on there website. It is a worn look as that is the way it is purchased. The knit dress is from Hanna Andersson and it is new and from last summer collection and retails for $38.00.
She then proceeded to tell me she could go to Old Navy and get a knit dress new for$15.00. Correct you could but it does not compair to Hanna Andersson.
So just to explain, I own a high end children's consignment shop and only carry high end brands which in the normal world you would pay 30-100 for each dress new. I price them by how old the item is, condition (I only take an item if it is in mint condition), and wear.
This customer got really snippy with me when I asked her to show me what she is talking about. I said I always welcome input. I said certain brands sell for more and they are priced as such. She said she did not care what brand it is and my prices are way more very rude and loud. I was really interested in why she thought she could do better somewhere else but she would not even chat with me about it just was really rude and left.
What do you guys think? Does Brand matter? I think so... A Hanna Dress will outlast a dress purchased from some of the lower brands as far as wash and wear.
Let me know what you think...
Monday, April 2, 2012
Model shoot will be posted soon!
Will be posting our new model shoot from last week soon.. Can't wait to share them..
Contest for the little store in the alley! Posh Kids Etc
Contest for the Little store in the alley!
As my store is getting more and more customers it has been a long road. We have been open for 6 weeks. Everyday is a new experience. I meet wonderful and fun new people everyday. I am in a hard location as I do have a Main street Address you have to enter through the back which I call the alley. Don't forget to stop in and follow us on facebook. We are giving fun prizes away monthly.
Thanks to all my customers for sharing there cutie pictures...
As my store is getting more and more customers it has been a long road. We have been open for 6 weeks. Everyday is a new experience. I meet wonderful and fun new people everyday. I am in a hard location as I do have a Main street Address you have to enter through the back which I call the alley. Don't forget to stop in and follow us on facebook. We are giving fun prizes away monthly.
Thanks to all my customers for sharing there cutie pictures...
The sweetie in the pink cape purchased this from us last Friday and her mom sent me a picture of her on a trip wearing her princess cape and pink sunglasses.. She is so cute!! Love this picture..
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