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Hilton House Enters 6th Year of Affluent Recycling
Pre-Owned Treasures at Bargain Basement Prices Help the Planet
| Source: Hilton House Consign and Design, Inc.
ORINDA, CA--(Marketwire - August 20, 2008) - When MBA Cyndi Hilton left her high-tech
executive career in 2003, her entrepreneurial thoughts turned to another
futuristic business model never tried. Today, her thriving enterprise has
created what amounts to the town's de facto recycling center -- but one of
a totally different kind -- in an upscale California community, Orinda,
where median home prices top $1.25 million.
Giving wealthy area residents, often less willing to self-market items they
no longer need, an easy and anonymous way to recycle their home treasures,
Hilton House Consign & Design is a trend-setting retail boutique located on
the town's thoroughfare, across from the public library. Filled with
like-new objects carrying respected brand names that sold new for top
dollar, the store represents a treasure hunt of bargains for savvy clients,
and a way for the goods' previous owners to cash in. A wide array of items
at bargain price levels is offered, from major collectibles to unusual
gifts and fine jewelry. New items like hand-made rugs and teak furniture
complete the mix. Recently offered at $11,500 (half its market rate) was an
antique French Country Sideboard, now residing in its new home.
"Of course, a giant side benefit of all this is helping our planet by
recycling," emphasizes founder Hilton. "Every time a beautiful piece finds
its second life in a new home, that saves resources, energy and space in a
landfill. Our customers are much more aware of this now, with the Green
movement flourishing."
A patron summed it up saying, "There is no reason to buy new. I find the
best stuff, help the planet, save money, and get some back by letting
Hilton House resell items I no longer need in my home, things others
crave. It's the best circle of green that exists."
Hilton House emphasizes the basics of high-quality retailing and service,
making the shopping experience a fun adventure. Customers are treated to
easy parking, cookies, great music and attentive service from the Hilton
House customer appreciation team, while its web site and large email list
informs readers of upcoming bargains and events such as the firm's customer
appreciation days featuring live music, free food and refreshments.
Hilton, having perfected her unique business model, now has aspirations of
taking it to other upscale communities, perhaps through arrangements
offering the secret ingredients of her success.
About Hilton House Consign & Design
Founded in 2003, the store is located at 21 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563.
Phone 925-254-1113. Store hours are Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Web Site: www.HiltonHouseDesigns.com