Threadflip and Hello la Mode are both new, but The RealReal has been in the online consignment business for more than a year, and September marked the company's first $1 million in sales for the month, its chief executive, Julie Wainwright, said.
In fact, many of his colleagues in the antique and consignment business have found the virtual marketplace more compelling than an ordinary storefront, Mr. Katon said.
If you run your consignment business that way, leave the items with the owner.
Competitor The RealReal has also built a full-fledged luxury consignment business.
The idea behind Lacquerous came from Ms. Nand, who said she had become obsessed with nail art while she was running an online consignment business.
One of Will's classmates, Ashley Waters, 16, who helps her father with his antique consignment business, agreed.
Viyet, an online furniture consignment business, was created for people who want to sell their goods but are wary of Craigslist and eBay.
As part of its consignment business, Elderly sells "collections" of instruments that sometimes have rich histories.
Grow your consignment business by advertising and soliciting consignors.
