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pay the vendor. At that point, vendors are
paid in cash on the spot – unless they want
to be paid 25 per cent more in store credit.
The whole vendor experience has been
perfected so it’s as simple and convenient as
possible, with the process at the sales coun-
ter taking no more than 30 minutes. “I think
people appreciate that,” Scott says. “It’s an
area we excel in comparison to our competi-
tion who we’ve seen take a little bit longer.”
The brand’s business model is the
main thing that attracts owners to Uptown
Cheapskate. It’s not the only thing, however.
Their technology, marketing approach, and
training programs all help as well. There are
also the brand’s actual stores, which stand far
above the competition. Unlike typical resale
shops, Uptown’s locations are sleek and pro-
fessional, with upscale fixtures, lighting, dis-
plays and signage. Like their customers, the