34: A Truly Optimistic Take on the Thrifting World with Neil Abramson of Cutie Patuties and Cutiques Consignment Stores
“It’s only getting better; what’s coming next?!”
Neil Abramson, along with his wife Cassandra, owns Cutie Patuties and Cutiques Consignment stores in Massachusetts. The Abramsons have been members of NARTS, the National Association of Resale Professionals since 2001, and currently Neil is the treasurer of NARTS’ National Board. The Abramsons opened their first consignment store, Cutie Patuties Children’s Store in 1998 to serve the community with a family friendly shopping experience. Today Neil and Cassandra have four thriving upscale consignment stores in Leominster, Massachusetts, offering quality, gentle used products. Cutie Patuties specializes in children’s clothing and gear; Q-Teen specializes in teen clothing; CP & Company specializes in misses, petites, and plus sizes for ladies clothing and accessories; and Cutiques ETC offers household merchandise and consignment furniture.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:
- Tricks of the reselling trade.
- Children’s consignment clothing.
- How he and his wife stock their stores with items.
- The stories behind those that consign with him.
- All about the National Association of Resale Professionals.
- Advocating for thrift, reselling, and consigning.
- His take on the circular economy.
