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Mattress dominoes: a world record falls…and falls…

A world record is a marvelous thing to be a part of…for a while, at least. Because, of course, records were made to be broken and, with the exception of Joe DiMaggio’s timeless 56-game hitting streak or Ernie Nevers’ 87-year-old NFL single-game scoring record, in the end all will be broken.

Well, step aside, Joltin’ Joe, posterity has landed its latest mark: the longest human mattress domino chain!

On July 23, 2016, in Wuhan, China, 2016 people with mattresses strapped to their backs formed a 2.4-mile chain that wrapped multiple times around a shopping mall. Ayd Home Furnishings teamed with Chinese mattress maker Stylution and the Association of Taiwan Investment Enterprises to put on the event, which coincided with the retailer’s 24th anniversary. The collective “fall” took 14 minutes and 45 seconds, and eclipsed the recent Guinness World Record standard set by 1,200 people for Aaron’s Inc., an appliance and electronics-leasing company, on March 22, 2016.

A spokesman for Guinness, a “dominoes expert,” was present at the Aaron’s attempt, helping to assemble the mattress line in a warehouse in Prince George’s County, Maryland. It took 13 minutes and 38 seconds for the entire line of project managers, who had united for an annual meeting, to fall—and they achieved it on their first attempt. The Aaron’s record in turn broke the previous mark, set in 2012 by 1,150 people at a warehouse in Germany.

All 1,200 mattresses were donated by Aaron’s to District of Columbia-area organizations focusing on ending poverty and providing shelter to homeless families.

The first ever human mattress dominoes world record was broken in 2009 by 80 people in Sydney, Australia. 

Where will it all end? Most likely on someone’s back!

Finders Keepers—we’re Middle Tennessee's leading furniture store for new and pre-owned furniture, and we’re here to help with all your furniture needs, whether you’re buying or selling on consignment! We offer free in-home evaluation and free pick up on gently used pre-owned furniture. Call our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915 to schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by your home to assess the pieces you wish to sell. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. Let us show you the way to successful furniture consignment purchasing and selling!

Finders Keepers Consignment Furniture

Life spares no one and keeps its own timetable when doling out life-altering events to us all. Those nearing decisions on long-term care or assisted living for their elder or infirm family members face many uncertainties. Among them, what to do with that person’s life-long possessions?

Finders Keepers has a way to help.

Placing into consignment your loved one’s furniture will ease the burden of figuring out what to do with their effects. That’s a far more amenable solution than placing those items—many of them likely large-sized pieces of furniture—into costly storage or attempting to sell them yourself through a time-consuming garage sale or having to deal with intermediaries like craigslist or eBay, which can comprise your personal time and safety by bringing strangers into your home. At Finders Keepers, we’ll even pick up the furniture for free.

We’ll showcase your consigned items in one of our two spacious and conveniently located showrooms, at Cool Springs or Rivergate Mall. Consignment selling at Finders Keepers, as we like to say, is simple, safe, and smart. We offer free in-home evaluation, so call our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915 to schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by and assess the pieces you wish to sell.

Life’s winter cycle eventually comes to all. With an eye toward the future, it’s never too early to begin planning ahead. Let Finders Keepers assist you in finding a good home for those cherished longtime furniture pieces of your loved ones that you suddenly are having to deal with; pieces of life that once held so many joyful family memories.

Consignment shops, as you surely know by now, are two-way streets: you can buy at a consignment shop or sell your own goods via consignment. Trying to clear space at home for new incoming furniture? Then you are looking for a home for your old pieces. Some opt for a garage sale, some go eBay, some choose craigslist. You might consider consignment. If you do your homework, statistics show that 99 percent of the time, your furniture will sell on consignment. Here are a few pointers to help you:

Consignment is easy and risk-free. If you opt for putting your item in an auction, you may incur costs for marketing your item even if doesn't sell. Selling via craigslist or a garage sale can comprise your personal time and safety by bringing strangers into your home.

Gather as much info as possible on the item so that the consignor can more accurately price and market it. Find out when and where it was made and who made it. Know what the item is made of. If you still have it, bring the original receipt to the consignment shop to confirm its value.

Give the item a good dusting or apply a light coat of furniture polish to show it in its best light. If needed, small repairs can significantly increase the sale price. If the repair is too costly, sell the piece as-is for the best return.

Find out from the consignment shop owner the length of the consignment period.

Ask the store owner if the item will get discounted after a certain amount of time, and if so, what is that discount? When you are comfortable with the terms, ask for a written contract that can be signed by both parties.

Finders Keepers is your safe, simple, and smart consignment shop. Turn your furniture into cash today! We offer free in-home evaluation and free pick up on gently used pre-owned furniture. Call our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915 to schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by your home to assess the pieces you wish to sell. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. Let us show you the way to successful furniture consignment purchasing and selling! And to that we add thank you!

Finders Keepers Consignment Furniture

At Finders Keepers, we always have our customers’ best interests at heart. That’s why we’re listing a few tips to help consumers shop when they come in the store looking for just that right piece of furniture for the home. Thanks to Julia Scott of BargainBabe.com, here are some pointers to help in your hunt for the finest in consignment furniture:

Come with a budget in mind and a shopping list in hand.

Look for furniture made of oak, maple, mahogany, teak, walnut, cherry and birch—all durable hardwoods. If the wood type is not labeled, lift the item. If it’s heavy, it’s likely hardwood. Soft woods—pine, fir, cedar, redwood, etc.—are lighter by comparison. Hardwood furniture tends to be durable and sturdy, while softer wood is more prone to nicks and dings.

Press your fingernail into a smooth surface. Did it make a  mark? Small scratches can be sanded off, but deep gashes will remain. Newer pieces may be made of plywood or engineered wood, which are not always an indication of low quality. If the piece has an outer veneer (look for a large, repeating pattern), you will only be able  to refinish it so many times.

How is the piece put together? Get down and check out the     underside. Are the joints held together? Never buy furniture that is     stapled together or held together solely by glue. Dowels and screws often indicate strong joint construction. Dovetail joints and mortise and tenon joints are the strongest furniture joints made. Check to see if any of the joints are loose. If so, are they repairable?

How has it held up? Lift a  corner of the item and listen. Any groans or squeaks? The piece should be quiet. Also, the item should be level when flat on the floor. And lastly, if you see dust or dirt, it may be an indication that the piece was not well taken care of.

Finders Keepers is your safe, simple, and smart consignment shop. And it’s no one-way street. Turn your furniture into cash today! We offer free in-home evaluation and free pick up on gently used pre-owned furniture. Call our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915 to schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by your home to assess the pieces you wish to sell. For more information visit our website or follow us on Facebook. Let us show you the way to successful furniture consignment purchasing and selling!

Finders Keepers Consignment Furniture

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As with so many businesses, the resale industry is tied tightly to the shifts and swings of our economy. Thanks to the folks at NART—the Association of Resale Professionals—here’s a look at how economics has, is, and will affect consignment stores:

“In the 1980s, conspicuous consumption and upward mobility were good for resale shops. People valued the most status-conscious brands and were constantly upgrading their material possessions, which led them to consign, donate, or sell goods in perfect condition, which were in turn purchased by the next group.

“Ecology and voluntary simplicity became the driving market forces in the 1990s. ‘Recycle-Reuse-Resale’ became the motto of many shoppers, who hoped to leave a better world for their children by minimizing their impact on the environment. Of course, prices at a third to a quarter of original retail also appealed to these customers!

“In the middle-to-late 2000s, people watched their home values plummet and retirement accounts dwindle due to the fluctuation of the economy. But resale shopping had a boom, attracting even more consumers. A new breed of shopper had discovered the expediency of resale, taking advantage of the values found in both purchasing and consigning. While the economy has rebounded somewhat since 2008, many shoppers who discovered consignment when it was a necessity, now consider resale their preferred venue for shopping.

“The tomorrow of resale remains bright. The customer who shops consignment for the adventure of finding a wonderful bargain or unusual item is forever on the prowl. The room furnished completely in recycled style for less than $1,000 is not a myth, it happens every day. But the true goldmine is the constant savings resale shoppers realize every day, both in their wallets and purses and in the reduction of waste by the recycling of gently-used good possessions.”

Also keep in mind that Finders Keepers—you’re safe, simple, and smart consignment shop—is no one-way street. Turn your furniture into cash today! We offer free in-home evaluation and free pick up on gently used pre-owned furniture. Call our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915 to schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by your home to assess the pieces you wish to sell. For more information visit our website at www.finderskeeperstn.com or follow us on Facebook. Let us show you the way to successful furniture consignment purchasing and selling!

Finders Keepers Consignment Furniture

T’is the weeks before Christmas And the days grow short For holiday shopping Of gifts of all sorts

With the holidays nigh upon us, what better place to shop than Finders Keepers for superior items at affordable prices! With less than two weeks to wrap up Christmas shopping, smart buyers know that quality bargains are always on display at our well-stocked consignment stores.

When out in the storeroom There rose much chatter Of lift chairs and sofas In all kinds of patterns!

When you shop Finders Keepers, you’ll discover the wonderful world of consignment shopping: in addition to our huge selection of couches, sofas, and chairs, look for luxurious cherry-stained foyer tables with marble tops, distressed antique display cabinets, office desks and chairs, hallway chests, dressers, bookcases, nightstands, credenzas, and so much more.

’Ere I heard him exclaim As he looked ’round, “By jeepers, If there’s one place I’m shopping It’s at Finders Keepers! Happy holidays from your friends at Finders Keepers!

8105 Moore’s Lane  #900              778 Rivergate Parkway Brentwood, TN 37027                      Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 472-8135                                                       (615) 851-5915

It is the accessory that joins our rooms together, the connector that helps us enjoy the conveniences of a comfortable home: Furniture. Its pieces make up a large portion of our household interior and are not frequently replaced, so our buying decisions must be the right ones.

Filmmaker Spike Lee once said in his landmark series of commercials for Nike that the magic was “in the shoes.” Similarly, when making purchasing decisions on furniture for your home, several basics come into play, perhaps chiefly among them, “it’s in the wood.” Here are other important tips to keep in mind when buying on consignment:

Try out furniture before buying: Open and pull out drawers in cabinets, sit in chairs and sofas, and lean on tables to determine sturdiness.  Look at the support system of couches: The inner construction of couches differs significantly. Consider eight-way hand-tied support construction and cushions that are filled with down feathers or wrapped foam. Be wary of mesh support or Styrofoam peanuts for sofa cushions; they won’t last forever. Hardwood furniture lasts longer when taken care of: Hardwoods such as oak and maple make durable, strong furniture. When buying consignment wood furniture, especially sofas, stay away from soft woods like pine, which is better for pieces that don’t have to bear weight and pressure over a sustained time.

Shop with dimensions in hand: Have an idea of what space you will be trying to fill and how large that space is. Since you won’t be shopping with a furniture catalog that gives dimensions and descriptions, you’ll need to be prepared. Bring a tape measure.

Trust your senses: Furniture that has been in someone else’s home may harbor odors of past owners. Consider this in your decision. Some odors may air out, while others like pet and smoking odors may not. Don’t become so enamored of the piece that you forget this important detail.

Also keep in mind that Finders Keepers—you’re safe, simple, and smart consignment shop—is no one-way street. Turn your furniture into cash today! We offer free in-home evaluation and free pick up on gently used pre-owned furniture. Call our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915 to schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by your home to assess the pieces you wish to sell. For more information visit our website at www.finderskeeperstn.com. Let us show you the way to successful furniture consignment purchasing and selling!

With spring in the air, Finders Keepers Consignment Furniture in our Rivergate and Cool Springs stores has already sprung!

So much variety, so many styles! Check out our new assortment of 2014 furniture, like the Cottage Accents Collection pictured here—each piece featuring the casual vintage look with select veneer and hardwood solids accented by a gently distressed painted finish. Looks tell you that it’s a collection that will

stylishly and elegantly enhance any part of your home. Then there’s the Davora–Caramel Collection, with its casual traditional style that accentuates the comfort of its boxed seat cushions and plush rolled arms covered in chenille upholstered fabric and dark wood stained bun feet. Scores of beautiful and unique individual items are on consignment at both locations.

And Finders Keepers is no one-way street. Turn your furniture into cash today! We offer a free in-home evaluation and free pick up on gently used pre-owned furniture. Whether you have just one item, a room full of furniture, or a whole house full, it can be as easy and profitable for you as calling our appointment coordinator at (615) 851-5915. Schedule a convenient time for one of our evaluators to come by your home to assess the pieces you wish to sell. For more information visit our website at www.finderskeeperstn.com.

At Finders Keepers, we have a saying about our consignment business that’s succinct and to the point: Safe, simple, smart! Let us show you the way to successful furniture consignment purchasing and selling.

8105 Moore’s Lane 778 Rivergate Parkway Brentwood, TN 37027 Goodlettsville, TN 37072 (615) 472-8135 (615) 851-5915