Part exchange and second hand

Second hand goods are a thriving market opportunity and can provide you with an excellent profit stream.
Its just you need a system to help you manage the full process easily.
Sparkstone makes it easy for you to handle part exchange and second hand item purchase at point of sale and track all the related movements and profit calculations.
We even have a special module to help you deal with VAT if you are participating in one of the second hand margin schemes.
Don’t wait for improvement the system to help you make more time for selling really does already exist…

“…and a great investment for our business – in today’s market I wouldn’t want to go back to the dark old days…”

Warranty tracking
Stock matrix (fashion items)
Serial number tracking
Replenishment
Hand held use

Standard features

Super, easy to use purchase of second hand items at point of sale
Direct purchase
Sale or return
Part exchange as part settlement towards purchase
Create second hand items at point of sale
Allow for detailed descriptions and flaw acknowledgement
Sales notification that item is not new
Track all second hand items uniquely or as part of single code
Can require certification/proof of ownership from seller
Use in conjunction with workshop modules to refurbish items
Use with workshop to allow pre-acceptance reviews
Set selling prices at point of sale

Reporting

Extensive stock reporting
Unique second hand stock item reporting

Fast, immediate reports
Identify winners and losers
Quick decisions to improve profits
Easy to use and manage stock control
Dynamic links to Microsoft Office
Configurable stock templates
Flexible replenishment rules
Improve stock turnover
Avoid stock outs
Increase margins

A leading retailer recently said:
“How much stock do we really need to own? When I visited America they run on 12-week stock. I want to run my business on six or seven-week stock.”
He added that in the downturn, more than ever, customers need to be excited and want freshness and newness in their stores. “It is about speed to market, speed is more important than price,” said Green.Sparkstone enables even the smallest retailer to level the playing field and react fast – don’t hang aboutCall us on – 01489 795000