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This is a quick rundown of each of the consignment software vendors in the industry. The aim of this article is to provide a concise list of the software programs available and what each vendor charges for software and support.
We strive to ensure each detail is accurate and current. If you are a software vendor and find any of the information regarding your product or service to be inaccurate, please let us know. We’ll correct it immediately!
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Website: http://www.consignpro.com/
Consignment Software: ConsignPro ($1,295)
About: Founded in 1996. Owned and operated by Brian Wilson.
Technical Notes: The software runs on Windows (32-bit or 64-bit) and has a Microsoft Access database type.
Features: “Home page” (Main Menu) feature with all tasks on one screen. Consignment and Buy Outright capabilities. Web and email features (including consignor logins). Typically referred to as the “easiest to use consignment software” on the market.
Support: Support is free for one year with any new license purchase. After that, support is $150 per year for 1 or 2 computer setups and only slightly more for 3+ computer setups. Free updates with Support Plan.
Hardware Prices:
*Prices found @ http://www.consignpro.com/
– Scanner – $189.00
– Star TSP643 Receipt Printer – $339.00
– Cash Drawer – $189.00
– Zebra LP2824 – $395.00
– MagTek Card Swipe – $95.00
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Website: http://www.resaleworld.com/
Consignment Software: Liberty4 Consignment ($995)
About: Resaleworld has been manufacturing consignment software for nearly 20 years.
Technical Notes: The software runs on Windows and has a Microsoft SQL Server database type.
Features: Inventory module and separate Point of Sale module. Web and email features (including consignor logins and online appointment scheduling). Consignment and Buy Outright capabilities. Very comfortable Point of Sale.
Support: 30 days of free support, 1 year of support is $179.40 for a single-user license. Free updates with support plan.
Hardware Prices:
*Prices found @ http://www.resaleworld.com/
– Metrologic MS9520 Voyager Handheld Scanner – $379.00
– Unitech Bar Code Reader – $349.00
– MMF Cash Drawer – $189.00
– Citizen CD-S500 Dot Matrix Receipt Printer – $379.00
– Citizen CT-S310 Thermal Printer – $399.00
– Epson TM-U220 POS Printer – $379.00
– Ithaca Thermal Receipt Printer – $399.00
– TSC TDP-245 Thermal Printer – $429.00
– Zebra 2844 Thermal Printer – $449.00
– Dell OptiPlex Computer – $1,749.00 (Compare to our IDENTICALLY SPEC’d BETTER SPEC’d Dell OptiPlex starting @ $935)
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Website: http://www.consignmentshopsoftware.com/
Consignment Software: Consignment Ease formerly Best Consignment Software ($395), Consignment Success ($995) *No longer in development.
About: Started by Bill Hawkins in the late 90s. Sold to Tammy Ruddick and her husband, Kelly Ruddick, in 2009. Sold again in 2012 and currently owned and operated by Tri-Tech.
Technical Notes: The software runs on Windows (32-bit or 64-bit) and has a dBase database type.
Features: Consignment and Buy Outright capabilities. Web and email features (including consignor logins). Very streamlined, easy to use interface.
Support: 60 days of free support, 1 year of support is $9.95 per month per store. Free updates with support plan.
Additional Info: Make sure you don’t confuse Best Consignment Software and Best Consignment Shop Software. For information on Best Consignment Shop Software, please read the following review.
Hardware Prices:
*Prices found @ http://www.consignmentshopsoftware.com/
– Metrologic barcode scanner – $180.00
– Star Receipt Printer – $285.00
– Zebra Tag printer – $375.00
– MMF’s Cash Drawer – $199.00
– Hardware package – $995.00
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Website: http://www.rjfsoft.com/
Consignment Software: Consignment Till ($599)
Background: Owned and operated by Ron Funnell.
Technical Notes: The software runs on Windows (32-bit or 64-bit) and is only one of two consignment programs to utilize MS SQL Server.
Features: Design custom price tags/labels. Consignment and Buy Outright capabilities. Install Consignment Till on up to unlimited computers, in the same location, at no extra charge. Very user-friendly interface.
Support: Free support!!! Includes one free year of remote backup + web access ($100 value)
Hardware Prices:
*Prices found @ http://www.rjsoft.com/
– POSX Thermal Receipt Printer – $289.00
– POSX Bar Code Scanner (no stand) – $150.00
– POSX Bar Code Scanner (with stand) – $175.00
– Cash Drawer – $120.00
– Zebra LP2824 – $270.00
– Zebra LP2844 – $380.00
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Website: http://www.consignmentsoftware.biz/
Consignment Software: The Consignment Shop Software ($895)
Background: Manufacturing consignment software since 1999.
Technical Notes: The software runs on Windows and has a Microsoft Access database type.
Features: Very simple, easy to follow interface. Consignment and Buy Outright capabilities.
Support: 30 days of free support, 1 year of support is $150 for a single workstation configuration. Free updates with support plan.
Hardware Prices:
*Prices found @ http://www.consignmentsoftware.biz/
– HHP 3800G Linear Imager Scanner – $179.00
– HHP 3800G Scanner Hands Free Stand – $25.00
– MS 210 CCD USB Scanner – $135.00
– Thermal Receipt Printer with USB Cable – $299.00
– Cash Drawer- 16″ – $99.00
– Cash Drawer- 19″ – $119.00
– Cash Drawer Cable – $9.00
– Zebra LP2824 – $299.00
– Zebra LP2844 – $399.00
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Website: http://traxia.com/
Consignment Software: SimpleConsign ($99/mo with no online consignor access, up to $149/mo with online consignor access)
Background: Relatively new on the consignment software vendor scene. Company seems focused on developing good software and providing customer service.
Technical Notes: The software is web-based, which means an Internet connection is required in order to use it.
Features: See: Web-based.
Support: 15 day Free Trial, Free Customer Support.
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Website: http://www.resalebay.com/
Consignment Software: Consignor Connection ($595), Resale Connection ($995)
Background: Specialize in Buy Outright software. Family owned and operated.
Technical Notes: The software runs on Windows and has a Clarion database type.
Features: Tailored to Buy Outright stores.
Support: 30 days of free support, 1 year of support is $150 for a single-user license. Free updates with support plan.
Hardware Prices:
*Prices found @ http://www.resalebay.com/
– Star TSP100 Future Print – $250.00
– Media Cash Drawer – $125.00
– Honeywell 3800 Scanner – $195.00
– Zebra LP2824 – $275.00
– Credit Card Reader – $75.00
– EpsonTM88 – $375.00
– Star TSP700 – $350.00
– Zebra LP2844 – $350.00
– Dell OptiPlex Computer – $750.00
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Again, we will constantly check for changes to the specs/prices above. If you have any questions about the information above, please call The Computer Peeps @ (888) 374-5422.