ConsignCloud

Avantages

It integrated with Shopify. I run an online-only consignment store, so getting a Shopify-integrated software was incredibly important. Of the consignment software that has a Shopify integration, I found consign-cloud to be the easiest to set up and use with Shopify.

Inconvénients

- The consignor portal is incredibly basic. I loved the idea of being able to provide my consignors with a login so they could keep track of their items.. but in reality, they still had to contact my store for more information.
- The execution of some of the more nuanced features, like the discount schedule, didn't carry over to Shopify. So I had products that weren't going on sale when they should have - So I had to do that manually.

Alternatives envisagées 

Avantages

The easy shopify integration and the consignor access have really boosted our business. The ability to bulk edit consignments or retail items is also a real time saver.

Inconvénients

We have not have anything that has been an issue, there probably could be more canned reports, but I love the ability to write our own and customize it for our specific business needs.

Avantages

I was brand new to opening up a consignment clothing store and transitioning my store to consign cloud was easy and intuative to learn. The customer service has been excellent and the sotware is competitive and affortable.

Inconvénients

I do not like that it is not integrated into my point of sale or shop online. (Woo commerce and square) and that the fees went up.

Avantages

I have a consignment shop and have used this software from day 1 (October 2018) I love the ease of everything it has to offer! The entering of items and the ease of finding what I need fast!

Inconvénients

So far I have no complaints! It does and continues to be the best software choice for my consignment shop

Avantages

This is a fantastic product. The team are absolutely incredible. They are extremely helpful. I can’t recommend highly enough for all of their services. Seth and his team are amazing

Inconvénients

Nothing - it’s a near perfect product for what we need

Avantages

A great product, very user friendly. Customer service is great and quick to respond.

Inconvénients

I do wish there were more reporting options. Also more bulk editing option for inventory.

Avantages

I love that consigner can check on the status of their items . Wish that it would e mail them as soon as something sold.

Inconvénients

I wish it was easier to run reports of goods sold over a month etc
Wish that it would notify clients when goods are sold. It’s very expensive for a shop our size.

Avantages

I think my favourite feature is that it is in the cloud. I can work from my laptop, store ipad or on my phone if absolutely necessary. It allows me to work from home, the store or on the road while travelling.

Inconvénients

One thing I've noticed lately is that the tags don't always print out in order of the way they're entered so I have to be careful when applying the labels to clothing.

Avantages

I was surprised about the functions it had for the cost. It was easy to set up and for most part easy to use.

Inconvénients

I had some issues with printer compatibility, but customer service was quick to help. I wish there were better search functions under accounts. I also wish it had more functions like a client portal.

Alternatives envisagées 

Pourquoi passer à ConsignCloud

Avantages

I love how organized it keeps my consignment store. We have over 2500 unique items and once we got it set up correctly it works like a charm.

Inconvénients

I wish that it integrated better with our online store. We use Shopify and ConsignCloud doesn't automatically make the items available in the POS System. So it is difficult and time consuming to go into Shopify and post the items to the sales platforms. Also I wish that there was an "Other" option when it comes to paying consignors. We use Venmo a lot and there isn't a great way to record that. Also Editing consignment percentages AFTER something sells would be great. Setting up the percentages was confusing and it let to a lot of manual math and not being able to record correct payments

Avantages

Probably ease of use and accessibility.

Inconvénients

- unable to add customer names to sales transactions after finalizing a sale - BUT the team is working on building this for me and so this won't be a con for much longer!
- there do not seem to be much in the way of "end of day" financials checking/balancing with what the actuals are - cash drawer in particular. my former POS system, Simple Consign, had a function that when you opened the cash drawer at store opening, you had to put in the balance in the drawer. then at the end of the day, you had to close out the terminal and enter the cash count from the drawer, so that there was a check and balance in place. i know CC is "water tight" on consignors commissions / sales, but this is lack of financials feature for the cash drawer is not water tight at all, for the store owner.

Avantages

Ease of use. I transitioned my entire store from paper to software in less than a month. I quickly can inventory items and look up brands, prices, and clients.

Inconvénients

I’d like to be able to integrate with Square and customize fields and drops downs on my own.

Avantages

ConsignCloud software helps in inventory management as well as order management of my business. It includes barcode scanning and retail inventory management fearures.

Inconvénients

Still now I have not found any types of disadvantages of the software.

Avantages

It’s relatively easy to use but I am not using all the features of the software so I find it extremely costly for my business,

Inconvénients

They are unwilling to reduce my monthly fee, they said if they did it for me they would have to reduce all other customers who reached out.

Avantages

Ease of use and easy to learn; so far it has provided all I need in a software. The support team is exceptional and easy to reach. EXCEPTIONAL. I expect that the owner of CC will continue to grow the software with the feedback and needs of the consumer and that is another reason I went with CC; I think those at CC want to work and adapt to changes in the market to keep the product fresh and efficient.

Inconvénients

I wish it was more integrated with Square stand and/or the Ipad, but I think the company is growing and changing with the market. I'm not really impressed with the square stand anyhow so I am fine removing the stand and setting up a different mechanical option for supporting my ipad.

Avantages

This software is absolutely the easiest to use I've been able to use every feature without any hiccups and even my teens are able to help me process items using this.

Inconvénients

The affordability was great the first 6 months and then jumped in price pretty drastically, while it is a con I do believe the software is well worth the price.

Avantages

We were able to mold it and make the features work for what we needed.

Inconvénients

There are a few bugs that I'm hoping get resolved with integration and connecting to Shopify.

Avantages

I love the chat support. The replies are fast and thorough.

Inconvénients

the sudden and dramatic price jump from $49/mo. to $89/mo. was shocking and I cant say I notice a big difference in the interface

Avantages

Great technical support
Easy to maneuver
Accessible anywhere anytime

Inconvénients

Self teaching is needed
Gets expensive after yearly discount expires

Avantages

The email notifications to consignors have streamlined payment and pick-up. It gives consignors tools to manage their account, and thus allows us to hold them responsible. The inventory management component has allowed us to double, if not triple, our intake volume.

Inconvénients

We'd like to see more robust reporting features, and the customer data isn't useful right now. Crossing our fingers that you introduce a rewards/loyalty program soon!

Avantages

Ease of use and easy to navigate. It’s treat at keeping up with credit card fees for my vendors.

Inconvénients

No layaway feature and it lacks reports that could help a lot more.

Avantages

User friendly. Had trouble with receipt prints

Inconvénients

I’m still getting used to it. There could be more modules (add ons)

Avantages

I love how easy to use and organize this software is.

Inconvénients

I would like to be able to set up shipping and discounts easier