"I find people can easily make $1,000 to $2,000 when they sell their unwanted stuff," says Carolyn Schneider, author of "The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide" (iUniverse, 2012).

They have a wonderful mix of found and new objects from local artists.” Ballard Consignment: “They have new stuff every time you go there. It’s a wonderful place to go in and find one-of ...