Old 04-27-20 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by FiftySix
That's consignment selling, not a trade in. Meaning the shop never takes ownership, but that shop expects a profit for storage costs and having the consignment item in view of the public.
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I think you're right, a consignment arrangement is more likely the idea than pure trade in. Or both.. offering less cash up front if you opt for trade-in than value (store credit) you'd likely get if done via consignment.

fwiw, here's an outside shot of the one example I provided. Others in this thread provided links to a few others.

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