Great Finds Consignment Gallery

High Quality, Wonderful Prices

By Linda Sutherland

 

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There is a gem of a business on Old L Street in Omaha, and it is called Great Finds Consignment Gallery. You can find so many unique treasures and delightful surprises within these walls! Jerrold and Julie Twedt proudly welcome you to their distinctive showroom of gently used furniture and décor. 

 

Julie learned at a young age what it was like to have a family business by working in her father’s grocery store. Her mother and aunt loved to have garage sales, where Julie came to understand that used furniture and other items could be valuable resources. After Julie and her husband Jerrold spent 36 years in the Tupperware business, it was only natural that they found a great match in consignment shopping and what it can offer to others. Their son, Brad, and their daughter, Darcy, also work in the business, bringing a family feel to this wonderful shop.

 

Great Finds carries pieces for every room in the home and in a wide variety of decorating styles. You’ll find traditional chairs, dining sets, sofas and dressers. Among their ever-changing variety of furniture, you will find brands such as Ethan Allen, La-Z-Boy, Natuzzi, and Bernhardt. They also carry mirrors, pictures, glassware, lamps, and just about any other accessory you might want or need to decorate your home. 

 

And this is no jumble sale! Knowledgeable staff members Jill, Victoria, and McKenna arrange the items into vignettes that help spark the imagination of all their customers. You never know what you may find at Great Finds, but you can be sure of one thing…everything is good quality and in excellent shape. 

 

Readers who are interested in consigning items will be pleased to learn that the process is easy. Bring photos of your furniture to the gallery or send them by email. Once your item is accepted, set up an appointment to deliver it. For smaller items, you can set up an appointment with the gallery to bring them in for consideration. Only pieces that have been in a non-smoking environment are acceptable. 

 

The items remain on the showroom floor for three months once they come in, with markdowns at the beginning of the second and third months, if they have not yet been sold. After the three months, sellers may reclaim their unsold items or Great Finds will donate them to Open Door Mission. Consignment sellers receive 50 percent of the final selling price, and consignment payments are mailed monthly. 

 

What I love most about consignment is the fact that it gives new life to older items. Instead of being tossed away, these pieces find new homes and brighten up the lives of their new owners. Another advantage, of course, is the financial side of consignment. The customer gets a great price on items that still have a great deal of life left in them, and the people who consign an item make money once the item sells. 

 

Jerrold and Julie have many regular customers who visit time and again, and that’s no surprise to me. Their beautifully arranged inventory is ever-changing, so it only makes sense that you would want to check back frequently. Also, I think that the friendly, welcoming staff may have something to do with their repeat shoppers. Upon entering the gallery, you are greeted with such warmth and kindness…and did I mention they also have a big bowl of chocolates for you to sample? 

 

Julie and Jerrold will be celebrating 21 years of Great Finds in April. Clearly, they love what they do and they love their shoppers. Nothing gives them greater pleasure than to help people find just the right accessory or furniture piece. There are always unexpected finds and this hidden gem is a bright spot in the Omaha landscape. Finding high-quality home items that are reasonably priced is exceptional and marvelously surprising!

 

Shoppers are always welcome to take photos and measurements at the gallery for possible purchases. But don’t take too long deciding! As Julie notes, “Something you saw today at the gallery, someone else may have seen yesterday and will come back and purchase.” If you see something that you love, claim it! Once you purchase furniture items, you can take them with you or you have a week to pick them up. The staff will be more than happy to help you load your great finds into your vehicle. 

 

Don’t miss out on the treasures at Great Finds Consignment Gallery. Stop in today at 13448 Old L Street, in Omaha. You can reach them by phone at 402-895-5455 or find them online at greatfindsconsignment.com. The showroom is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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