In January 2004, Kate Kohler took a leap of faith and opened Zany Consignment in Traverse City, aiming to fill a gap in the local shopping scene. Unlike thrift stores, where you might spend hours sifting through piles of clothes, consignment shops like Zany pre-sort and organize items by color and size, making the hunt for treasures a breeze. When you bring your gently used items to Zany, you can earn a tidy 40% of the sale price. And if your items don’t sell, no worries—Zany will donate them or you can pick them up. Kate believes in the power of local businesses, noting that resale shops not only recycle goods but also keep money circulating within the community.
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