Introduction to Consignment Shop Software

Why Use Consignment Shop Software?

Consignment shop software replaces dozens of paper logs, spreadsheets, and hours spent on manual calculations. It puts everything you need inventory, payout tracking, pricing, tagging, and sales reports in one easy program. This means less confusion, fewer mistakes, and happier consignors and customers.

What Does Consignment Software Do?

• Tracks Your Inventory – Know exactly what came in, what sold, what’s left, and what to return or mark down. Searching is fast no more digging through piles of paper or boxes.
• Manages Consignors – Each consignor has a record of past and present items, sales dates, payments owed, and simple statements you can print anytime.
• Prints Price Tags & Barcodes – Save time with quick label creation. Change prices or run markdowns in just a few clicks.
• Automates Payouts – The software tells you who is owed what, by cash, check, or store credit, and generates clear payout slips.
• Produces Reports – At tax time, or when you want to know what is selling, a click provides instant answers (by category, consignor, or season).
• Rings Up Sales – Most consignment software includes a full register/POS system, so you don’t need to add sales by hand at day’s end.

Beginner Benefits Over Spreadsheets or Paper

• Prevents double entry and forgotten inventory
• Drastically reduces payout errors and missed items
• Makes new staff training much faster (one learning curve, not six notebooks)
• Saves hours per week on accounting, especially at tax or busy seasons

Features to Look For (No Hype, Just The Facts)

• Works smoothly on your current Windows system (no special equipment required)
• Barcode/tag printing without ongoing costs
• Clear, simple interface built for shop owners not accountants
• Lifetime use for a one-time payment (not a bill every month)
• Fast, no-prepayment support in case you have questions

What About “Cloud” Software?

• Cloud means running online via internet. It’s appealing but has risks: if the provider closes, your data and business access may go away.
• Local/PC-based software stays in your shop and your control letting you work offline if needed, back up anytime, and never worry about lost service.

FAQ: Consignment Shop Software Basics

Sample “How a Sale Works” with Shop Software

• Customer brings item to counter
• You scan the barcode or select the item on the computer
• The price, tax, and consignor split are all tracked automatically
• At payout time, the software tells you what’s owed to whom no math by hand

Next Steps as You Shop for Software

• Make a list of what you want to track (inventory, payouts, sales, tags)
• Ask for a free demo or watch a video walkthrough
• Avoid any solution that won’t give you a one-time payment choice
• Read reviews from shop owners like you