Mary's Antiques Does Not Have Its Own Retail Location, Instead

question 139

Essay

Mary's Antiques does not have its own retail location, instead maintains inventory in its warehouse and sells merchandise through Oldtime Antique Mall. Oldtime does not assume responsibility for goods until they are sold to customers at which time it takes a commission for items sold and sends the sale proceeds to Mary's. Identify which company has the role of the consignor and the consignee. Which company should include any unsold goods as part of its inventory?

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