Many of our customers and consignors have been with us for a very long time. They come to the store not only to shop but also to see the volunteers who have become their friends.
The first big change to come to the Mt. Lebanon Trading Post arrived last year, with the installation of a new computer system to track consignments. Otherwise, very little has changed over the decades, Pattak says. The new computer system has made the consignment process much more efficient.
“ Consignment lists are no longer written by hand, sales do not have to be recorded individually on an almost daily basis, payouts are automatically calculated at the end of each pay period and the checks are printed,” Pattak explains.“ Even the consignors have commented on how much simpler the procedures are with the use of the computer.”
Clothing, kitchen items, linens, toys, games, books, DVDs and holiday goods are popular at the Trading Post, but lamps and small appliances sell very quickly, Pattak says. Consignors are limited to 10 items per week and split the proceeds with the Trading Post.
“ Many consignors and customers who have been with us for years come in often because they know there are always new items to purchase,” Pattak says.“ As the only consignment / resale shop in the community, we have a regular clientele that would miss us if we weren’ t here.”
The Trading Post is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., and Thursday from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Consignments are accepted from 9 to 11 a. m.
from Monday to Thursday as well as Saturday. The Trading Post is traditionally closed during the summer from the second week of June until Labor Day.
Pattak says she expects the Mt. Lebanon Trading Post will remain a fixture in the community for the foreseeable future because it offers so many different benefits.
For more information, call 412.561.2206 or visit facebook. com / MtLebanonTradingPost. n
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