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Consignment at The Perfect Thing featured on TLC's

November 10th, 2011 at 12:58 am

I took my two lamps and mirror over to "The Perfect Thing" which is the consignment store in Wheaton, IL and is featured on TLC's "What the Sell". I didn't have the pleasure of dealing with the quirky grandmother Gloria or the mother Judy, rather the very professional daughter Kate.

I had to wait about 15 minutes because I didn't have an appointment and she was going through two boxes of someone's treasures. I figured that it didn't look good for me and my two oddity lamps and over-the-top Saddam Heussien palace mirror from my gold and gaudy bedroom that I suffered through for SIX years. I wasn't sure if they were still filming for the show, so I made an effort to look trendy and put together, rather than my normal no make-up, hair in jaw clip tired mother look. If you're wondering: no, they didn't film me. Frown just kidding! about the Frown

So I asked if she'd like to see my lamps and mirror. She said she would. So I went out to the minivan and brought in one lamp and my mother carried in the mirror. Lots of oooohs and aaahs from Kate and the staff at my odd chicken/rooster lamps with their funeral-inspired shades of black silk. "Very unique." "I *LIKE* those." etc. More with my mirror.

I entered into a consignment agreement with Kate and they have 90 days to sell my items. The lamps she said she'd price at $400-$500 for the pair, and $350-$400 for the mirror. So, if there is someone out there that likes these items and will pay full price for them, I'm looking at $375-$450 after our 50-50 split. Not bad for hand-me-downs from my biological father.

Not all of his taste is different, bad, and odd. He did help me pick out a $2,000 Theodore Alexander settee that I absolutely LOVE. I also have a resverse painted mirror that hangs above my Theodore Alexander settee and it is *the* picture spot in the house.

http://www.theodorealexander.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ItemID=472a1a60-278c-4266-9781-c17689ba7f1e

I had pictures of the rosewood opium daybed that I'd like to part with as well, though most likely I'd offer it back to my father because he loved it so much and it sadly didn't fit his country manor English Tudored home. Kate said she'd take it for consignment. On a good day, I could expect $700-$1,500; however, if it doesn't sell I could go as low as $250 if she's desperate to sell AND I'd have to pay $95 for moving it. Her honest suggestion was to try and sell it on my own, and that would probably be the best way to get the most money.

Oh, the treasures that I'm parting with. Now let's hope for some MAJOR money. Smile

If your bored, go check out the website for the store, talk about a treasure trove of things and stuff and more stuff! I'm not sure the website, but if you search The Perfect Thing in Wheaton, IL, you'll find it.

6 Responses to “Consignment at The Perfect Thing featured on TLC's ”

  1. rob62521 Says:
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    We've seen that show and it looks like they have good stuff.

  2. CB in the City Says:
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    Hmmmm, I might GO to the store! I've never heard of it; I don't get TLC anymore (sadly).

  3. laura Says:
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    CB, it's north of Butterfield & Naperville in Wheaton at Danada. Definitely worth a walk through.

  4. pretty cheap jewelry Says:
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    did you say rooster lamp?! oh bleh we have one of those, I mean my 3 Stooges loving husband has one in his office (which I might add has a fabulous door that I CLOSE EVERY DAY!!). I HATE IT! Smile

  5. laura Says:
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    On the description of the paperwork from the consignment agreement, they were described as "partridge" lamps which might be more fitting. I still think of them as rooster/chickens. My father thought they were fish of some sort. Who knows?

  6. Looking Forward Says:
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    I checked out your settee. Some really pretty things on that website, but no prices. Maybe it's better that way. Wink

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