Consignments. . .

A new service as a way to increase our inventory of items for resale. There’s a new Page under “Supplies” on the Nav Bar - CONSIGNMENTS. The link takes you to a Page with six Lots taken in the last few months. Each Lot includes brief details and
photos.
So what’s our intent? In years past, most new inventory came from buys of single items to purchases of smaller lots to large or complete shop acquisitions. After two back-to-back years of not being able to buy or sell much of anything, we find ourselves in a position of needing more letterpress inventory. But we also find ourselves without much cash to make purchases. By offering to take in letterpress items on consignment, our hope is to refresh our on-the-floor inventory and at the same time start building up more operating cash.

The Pandemic this past year has been challenging. Travel has been greatly curtailed; work and life styles have been impacted. But with several vaccines being administered more and more every day, things are improving greatly. Travel restrictions are being loosened, quarantine mandates are being reduced or eliminated. Bit-by-bit our lives will begin to resume a more positive, less stressful style. By no stretch are we over Covid! We must proceed with an abundance of caution; continuing to wear masks when and where appropriate; staying socially distanced; washing and sanitizing hands. For businesses, paying close attention to cleaning and sanitizing touched surfaces well and often.

Today I am very bullish on the state of letterpress in the months ahead. Can’t help but sense a pent-up urge amongst letterpressers to open the doors and windows of shops in garages, basements, etc. to let in fresh air and light. There’s an eagerness building to expand knowledge, type, tools and print, print, print! Already organizations are planning for events during the Summer, Fall and beyond. To that end, we’re now planning and working hard to prepare for this resurgence. . . by taking in Consignment Lots and soon adding more Kits and Supplies. More detail will be coming in weeks ahead.
Our thanks to all for purchases made this past year; your support has really made a difference. JB