Great Finds Consignment Gallery 

Celebrating 20 Glorious Years in Business

By Roxy Orr

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Julie Twedt and her husband, Jerrold, have owned Great Finds Consignment Gallery for 20 wonderful years, and they look forward to the years ahead. More than anything, they want to say thank you! “We celebrate each of you who make this business special each day,” says Julie. “Our consignors, who bring wonderful furniture and décor; our shoppers, who enjoy finding the great items you provide and who brighten our day as they come in our door.”

Great Finds Consignment Gallery provides high-quality, unique, gently used items at reasonable prices. The gallery is both a labor of love and a family affair. “We are fortunate to work with our son, Brad, who manages the inventory, among other things,” Julie says. “We are also fortunate to have our daughter, Darcy, involved, along with three part-time employees: Victoria, Barb, and Jill.” Julie is proud of these wonderful people who care about helping customers in any way possible.

Great Finds carries a diverse inventory of gently used furniture and home décor items from non-smoking private homes. Furniture includes sofas, chairs, dining sets, coffee tables, desks, headboards, dressers, nightstands, and shelving units. Home décor items include artwork, lamps, mirrors, pottery, occasional seasonal items, and other unique accessories. Items are available in various styles, like vintage, traditional, and contemporary. “The inventory changes weekly, which makes it worthwhile to stop whenever you have time to visit,” Julie advises.

Julie has been working with secondhand furniture for a long time, and she offers some advice about selecting it. Consider these questions: Is the item of good quality? Is it visually appealing? Is it still in good condition? Check the item for damage and confirm that it has all the necessary parts. Julie encourages customers to sit on the seating furniture in the gallery. “It’s important to sit on it to see if you like it. You must know how it feels before you buy.”

“We carry good quality furniture and home décor items that are clean and from non-smoking environments,” Julie asserts. “Each of us at Great Finds enjoys taking care of customers and working with inventory arrangement, so it’s always inviting and fun to come by.” Everyone who walks through the door is treated as if they are part of the family. “We love what we do and love having people stop in when they need something for their home,” Julie says. “If you just want to look, or if you need help or have questions, we are there!”

For potential sellers, the process of consigning items is simple and straightforward. Sellers may email or bring photos of furniture to the gallery. If accepted, the seller sets up an appointment to bring the furniture to Great Finds. “We can recommend an independent mover, if desired,” Julie says. “We are also happy to help sellers unload their items at the gallery.” Sellers with decorative items may call the gallery to schedule an appointment. They bring 15–20 items to the appointment and find out which items will be accepted at that time.

Great Finds consigns items for three months. Items are marked down 10 percent at the beginning of the second and third months if they have not sold. Sellers receive 50 percent of the selling price, and consignor payments are mailed monthly. After three months, sellers may take back their unsold items or leave them with Great Finds for donation.

“We are thankful that people take the time to stop in and look around the gallery. It is rewarding when someone finds an item that fills a need in their life…and then we can send some money to a consignor. It’s a win-win.”

For two decades, Julie and Jerrold have worked hard to earn the word-of-mouth advertising they get from happy customers. Those customers deserve special thanks, Julie says, “for sharing with your family and friends that Great Finds is a place they should check out!”

Julie also extends her thanks to this magazine, which is her only source of print advertising. “Thanks to the Women’s Edition team! You have such a wonderful publication each month that provides so many of us with a way to invite people to come find us,” Julie concludes. “You are the only way we have advertised for 20 years, aside from our website, and we are ever grateful for your care and attention to detail.”

Great Finds Consignment Gallery is located at 13448 L Street in Omaha. The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can find them online at greatfindsconsignment.com or call them at 402-895-5455 for more information.

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