One More Thing to Love about NC

A while back I was reading in the 'Costco Connection' (because I love ALL things Costco) and I found a company that they wrote an article about. It's called Replacements, Ltd. and it's right here in Greensboro, NC. It's a great concept. They sell all sorts of dishes, silver, crystal, figurines, etc. It's basically a consignment shop. It has very high end things that sell for thousands of dollars down to your basic dinner plate. The idea is that if you are missing a piece from your set you can get a "replacement" from them. Since we recently moved and we have a little less storage in this house I have been trying to do a little purging. I went through my dishes and found things that I NEVER use or use rarely and decided I'd rather have the money. I had an old Salad bowl that was a wedding gift, some desert bowls that didn't match anything - you get the idea. If they don't have a demand for it they won't buy it from you. BUT if they do, they'll pay you for it depending on the demand. The first day I took them a few things and made $50. Today I went and I got $10 a glass. One set they only offered me $1 a glass so I've decided to keep them. I definitely couldn't have gotten that at a yard sale. They have also registered me in their system and have information of a few things that I'd like to sell them but they don't have the demand for them now or they have too many in stock. As soon as they need them, they'll call me and let me know.

I love this place. The warehouse and the showroom are both incredible. I never thought dishes would be so interesting. They do tours their also. I am dying for someone to come visit so I have an excuse to go. Not to mention that the both times I have been there, the employees seem so happy and kind. If I'm not mistaken, I think they enjoy their jobs there. What a plus. Nothing like a Walmart employee.