Consignment Layaways

Boost your sales by making high-ticket items more accessible to your customers. Our built-in layaway tracking system allows you to easily manage deposits, payment schedules, and inventory holds directly from the register. With our Consignment Software, Resell4.me's built-in layaway module makes offering flexible payment plans simple and secure, helping you close more deals without the headache of manual tracking or monthly add-on fees.

Retail, Resale, and Consignment Layaways

Layaways (also known as lay-bys in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa) allow customers on limited budgets to purchase merchandise in installments. This financing method usually involves zero percent interest, with the delivery of items taking place upon the final payment.

Layaways are a powerful tool to increase sales volume, but they add administrative work. Resell4.me automates this process to minimize effort and ensure accurate accounting.

The Resell4.me Layaway Module

Resell4.me includes a complete POS layaway tracking system that integrates seamlessly with your daily sales:

• Instant Conversion: At the point of sale, any transaction can be designated as a "Layaway."
• Flexible Deposits: Enter the initial deposit and set a future payment schedule right at the register.
• Payment Options: Accept partial payments via Cash, Check, Credit Card, PayPal, or Store Credit.
• Printed Agreements: Print a receipt listing the customer info, items held, terms, and the payment schedule.
• Tracking: Edit item records to note the physical location of the "on-hold" merchandise in your back room.
• Reporting: Generate reports for Open, Closed, and Past-Due layaway accounts.

Settlements for Layaways

A common question in consignment is: "When does the consignor get paid?" With Resell4.me, you have the flexibility to settle with the item owner either upon the initial deposit or wait until the final payment is made.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does layaway work in consignment software?

Resell4.me's layaway module lets you designate any sale as a layaway at the point of purchase, set the deposit amount, schedule future payments, and print a receipt listing the customer info, items held, terms, and payment schedule. The system tracks open, closed, and past-due layaway accounts with full reporting.

What payment methods can customers use for layaway?

Resell4.me accepts layaway payments via cash, check, credit card, PayPal, and store credit. This flexibility accommodates customers on limited budgets and makes high-ticket consignment items accessible without the shop carrying interest or credit risk.

When does a consignor get paid on a layaway item?

Resell4.me gives you flexibility to settle with the consignor either upon the initial deposit or when the final payment is made. This choice protects your cash flow and aligns with your shop's accounting preferences and consignor agreements.

How much does consignment layaway software cost?

Resell4.me starts at $49/mo for Essentials (or $1,470 one-time) and $89/mo for Professional (or $2,670 one-time) — with the layaway module included at no extra charge. There are no add-on fees for layaway tracking, no per-transaction costs, and no long-term contracts required.

Can consignment software generate layaway reports?

Yes. Resell4.me generates reports for open layaways (items still being paid), closed layaways (completed sales), and past-due accounts (customers behind on payments). These reports help you stay on top of outstanding balances and follow up with customers before layaways expire.

Can I physically track where layaway items are stored in my shop?

Yes. Resell4.me lets you edit the item record to note the physical location of held merchandise in your back room or storage area. This prevents held items from accidentally going back onto the sales floor or getting lost during busy periods.