Save Time and Money with Use Store Fixtures

One of the challenges every new business owner faces is going through the process to prepare for the opening of their new business venture.  For those opening a dollar store this includes many different, yet important tasks.  Once the location has been identified, one of the tasks sitting high on the priority list is determining exactly how many gondola fixtures will be needed and how they will be placed in the store.  With placement identified, worries emerge about where to buy fixtures, how much to pay for them, and even if the gondola fixtures will arrive on time, allowing for the balance of the set-up to occur as planned. 

If you are opening a dollar store many may suggest purchasing new gondola fixtures is the best option.  While new fixtures certainly have their benefits, you should also consider the purchase and installation of used gondola fixtures for your store.  In this article I will cover some of the considerations to help you decide whether new or used will work best in your special situation.

Look locally first.  With little or no freight, this option can save you big bucks on transportation!  There is a requirement for you to do some legwork which must also be factored into the equation.  However, removing most of your freight cost can mean less capital is required when opening a dollar store.

Local means no long delays while waiting for the elusive freight truck to arrive.  Earlier arrival means you have extra time to install all of your fixtures, displays and to start stocking the merchandise onto the displays.  The lower pressure levels come at a time when things are happening at breakneck speed – a welcomed relief indeed. 

Often all you will need to do is to use a bit of soap, water and elbow grease and you will have a store which appears as if it is filled with brand, new gondola shelving.  While new shelving may require only a quick wipe down and it is ready to go, cleaning used fixtures can add hours of extra time to the process as you make those used fixtures look like new again.

Purchasing used gondola fixtures locally means you can actually see what you are buying.  There is no guess work required about what you are purchasing.  Since gondola fixtures are the workhorses of your store displays, seeing what you will be receiving is reassuring.  It also enables you to make any last minute decoration or signage changes should they be required to match your fixture colors to everything else when you are opening a dollar store.