Hi Wolf & Kay,
Managing a consignment store on Shopify can indeed be a bit complex, especially when it comes to handling consignor payments and inventory. Many store owners start with tools like Excel or Airtable: here you can find a free Airtable consignment template to get started. However, for a more seamless and automated approach, I highly recommend using a consignment software.
Circle-Hand sounds like a great fit for your needs. It offers a login portal for your consignors, allowing them to check the status of their products. It also automatically creates payout receipts and provides price suggestions for items. Additionally, Circle-Hand uses AI-based image recognition to generate SEO-optimized descriptions, includes a POS system, and handles differential taxes. Everything syncs effortlessly with your Shopify store. You can easily install the Circle-Hand Shopify App to start.
As one of the founders, I might be biased, but we have customers worldwide who use our software every day and love our product. We add new features every week. You can try Circle-Hand for free with this link.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! We are also happy to connect you to other shops, so you can exchange some ideas or ask questions.
Best,
Max