Second time around at NANCYMAC

HOW do you sell that fabulous Maticevski gown, a Sass and Bide jacket or a Rebecca Vallance backless top which is just hanging in your wardrobe?

Put them online or take them to the likes of Secondo and Second Obsession in Melbourne?

Now you can take your pre-loved premium designer garments to NANCYMAC who will sell the garments on your behalf while providing work experience opportunities for people with disability.

The Ballarat pop-up retail shop, an initiative of McCallum Disability Services, will be open to customers in September.

In the meantime, McCallum are on the hunt for the best labels to stock in the store.

“Social media marketplaces are flooded with people trying to sell their clothing items online,” Matt Vallance, McCallum’s Business Development and Marketing Manager said.

“We’re going to help people by creating a store that will showcase their items, and sell them on their behalf,” he said.

“It’s beneficial for the seller of the garment, beneficial for McCallum’s supported employees and beneficial for the consumer as they can browse and try on garments in a safe store environment.”

The selling process is as easy as uploading an image of your garment to the NANCYMAC website.

If it meets their criteria drop it into the store for sale and collect 80 per cent of the agreed sale price once it’s sold, the remaining 20 per cent covers the overhead expenses.

“It’s really exciting seeing our employees take ownership of this project,” Mr Vallance said.

“They’re learning so many skills along the way such as brand creation, lease acquisition, customer service and point of sale training.

“Many of us take these opportunities for granted, but to many people it’s a life changing experience.”

McCallum will begin collecting garments in July and August. For more information go to nancymac.com.au.