DEVICE PITSTOP: Happy Earth Day!

 

Earth Day graphic with picture of Earth

At Device Pitstop, we’re all about being kind to the earth while still offering you great buys on refurbished and “gently-used” tablets, iPads, smartphones, iPhones,  laptops, MacBooks, desktop computers, and iMacs.

Recycling is important to us – and we think that reusing computers and various parts is a great way to recycle. At our stores, “gently-used” devices are either brought back to life or we use the parts to repair other devices. For anything that is no longer usable, we take it to a local recycling center.

We are always looking to maximize the value of your devices and minimize the impact on the environment. We’re thankful for earth day…and we’re glad we’re in the resale business – the type of business that’s kind to the earth every day of the year.

CLOTHES MENTOR: Clothing Resale Market Growing in the Valley

For the Clothes Mentor in Chandler, Arizona, shoppers are really happy with the fabulous buys they find at the store on “gently-used” designer clothing and accessories that are like new. Take a look at this article showcasing this fun store and their customers. Source:  KPHO/KTVK (KPHO Broadcasting Corporation) Most people don’t like paying full price for anything, which could be why the Valley’s resale market has been growing stronger each year.
“In this day and age, everybody’s kind of watching their money,” Darlene Vollhardt said.
Clothes Mentor shopper Darlene Vollhardt shopping at store, holding up red-orange athletic wear shirt
Darlene Vollhardt loves to shop, and found that resale shops such as Clothes Mentor in Chandler let her shop without feeling guilty. (Source: KPHO/KTVK)
She loves to shop, so she found a way to do so without feeling guilty. “I have a dress that I’m going to try on,” Vollhardt said. “It’s [originally] $168, I believe it’s for $14, brand new with the tags.” Clothes Mentor, of Chandler, buys and sells gently worn clothes, shoes and handbags that aren’t more than a few seasons old. To make sure Vollhardt doesn’t break the bank, she sells there too. “I started a little envelope with whatever I sell, I keep it in an envelope and that’s my spending here,” Vollhardt said. “I’ve brought in maybe just a white laundry basket of clothes, nothing major in my mind, and left with $130,” said Rachel Roy, who supplements her family’s income by selling either her own clothes or deals she finds online to Clothes Mentor. “I do have five kids and so a lot goes back to them,” Roy said. “We have clothes that start at $1.50 and go up to, I think our most expensive item is $35 for a Kate Spade dress,” said Clothes Mentor owner Amy Malmquist. According to Ted Manley, the vice president of apparel lines for Clothes Mentor’s parent company, NTY Franchise, resale now makes up about 20 percent of the total retail market. While most resale store openings are growing by about 7 percent each day, Manley said they’re growing at an even faster rate. “People still want really nice things but they don’t want to pay retail prices for them,” Malmquist said. Clothes Mentor has been so successful in Chandler they plan to open more soon throughout the Valley.

NEW USES: New Uses – Furniture & Lamps

Here’s another great commercial for New Uses! In this one, you can see that we offer even more great items for your home – furniture and lamps. We have a large variety of both, and remember, with an inventory that is always changing, you never know what great treasure you may find. Maybe a great “gently-used” couch that’s like-new, or a chair that fits just so in a corner spot. And that isn’t even getting into all the different types of lamps we have. Come to New Uses and see what you can find…you might just find something to make your bedroom or living room look like new again!

CLOTHES MENTOR: Sell and Buy a New Wardrobe

Don’t we all want a new wardrobe? Your closet is full, but you can’t find anything to wear?  It might just be time to change it up a bit and bring some things into Clothes Mentor. Source: Fox19 Now

The best part is you can sell pieces that have been hanging in the back of your closet that just never seem to make it to the front – and either pocket the cash or use it to get some “gently-used,” like-new pieces for yourself to freshen up your wardrobe. We could all use some different, and maybe trendier, styles for spring!

In a new spot for one of our stores, Stephanie, a store trainer, does a great job of explaining how resale works at Clothes Mentor – and the great buys you can get on high-end, designer apparel, handbags, and accessories…at prices up to 70% off of retail.

 

NEW USES: New Uses – Home Decor

Here’s the next in our series of new commercials for New Uses. This time the focus is on the great home decor you can get for your home. Bring in some of your “gently-used” home decor, and find some fun new pieces for your home. It’s fun to decorate with new pieces and give your home a fresh look…just in time for spring!

NEW USES: New Uses – Home Electronics & More

Here’s another one of our new advertisements for New Uses for you to watch. This time the focus is on home electronics…and more! Source: YouTube

New Uses carries a large variety of home electronics. With everything from DVD players to digital cameras, there is plenty for you to choose from. Each store has its own unique inventory, so be sure and come in and see what is available – and remember each store’s inventory changes frequently so shop often!

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CLOTHES MENTOR: Fashion Reseller Clothes Mentor Targets Philly

Here’s another great article on a Clothes Mentor franchisee in Philadelphia. Source: Philly.com

Havertown insurance-company veteran and grandmother Terri Waters is opening a 4,000 square foot franchise store for Clothes Mentor at 61 E. Germantown Pike (near U.S. 202), East Norriton, on Thursday March 19. The Minneapolis-based chain is founded by Ron Olson, who was previously a cofounder and former partner in resale chains Play It Again Sports, Plato’s Closet and Once Upon A Child.

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NEW USES: New Uses – Kitchen

Take a look at another one of our new ads for New Uses! It’s a fun advertisement showing you just how easy it is to update and redecorate your kitchen with everything from kitchen appliances to a new kitchen table – and all for a lot less money!  Source: YouTube

Remember, you can buy things that are “gently-used” and new to you that are in great shape, while at the same time bringing in things you no longer use for CASH. When it comes to the kitchen, it’s a great way to get new things – and more of them – because you will be saving up to 70% off. What a great way to make your kitchen into a newly decorated and furnished gathering place!

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CLOTHES MENTOR: Spring Clean for Cash

Spring Clean for Cash at the Mayfield Heights, Ohio Clothes Mentor Store. What a great way to sell apparel and accessories you don’t need, and add some new things to your wardrobe. Source: 19 Action News

By Jen Picciano

Resale shops are a $12 billion a year business.

At Clothes Mentor in Mayfield Heights you can get high-end labels, designer purses, and a pay day.

“I have all these old clothes I’m fishing through, trying to get rid of some old stuff, make room for new,” said Chris Barone.

“You bring them in and we’re able to look at them on the spot. It takes about 20 minutes, and we are able to hand you the cash for them,” said owner Randi Rose.

That’s unlike consignment shops, where you can wait up to 90 days to get paid, if your item sells, says Rose. Garage sale items only sell for an average of 85 cents. Rose says their average customer walks away with about $50.

“But we’ve had people who’ve really hauled over their closet, or found a lot of nice jewelry or designer bags and they’ve walked with $400 and $500,” says Rose.

How much you make depends on what you bring in, what shape it’s in and how current it is. What you’re offered is based on research by the Clothes Mentor franchise.

“So it’s not my opinion or my employees’ opinions about what will sell. We have strict guidelines that we’re going from,” she says.

Rose says you can make the most money off your designer handbags.  

“I love purses. They have the best prices on purses,” says frequent customer Sharon Cooper.

And lucky for resale shop owners, often a lot of what they’re paying out to customers, gets spent back at their shop in the same visit.

To watch the video interview, go to the 19 Action News post.

NEW USES: New Uses 2015

Check out one of our new ads for New Uses! It’s a fun advertisement showing just how much you can find at New Uses – and all you can do for a lot less money.

What a great way to clean out your house of “gently-used” items you no longer need, and redecorate and refurnish your home for up to 70% off of retail! Source: YouTube  

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