With either form of consignment software (web or PC) the steady flow of money from shops to sellers of software takes the form of additional charges after purchase: endless monthly outlay, copies of the software, number of users and locations, prepaid support. In recent years consignment-software vendors have attempted to push 'software as a service as justification for collecting ongoing never-ending monthly costs for using their software. Grand for their profits. Not so much for consignment stores. When their software users stop paying, the software stops working. Traditional consignment software is installed on your computers. You own 'Best Consignment Shop Software. Other vendors sell a 'license to use their software. 'One payment' means endless use of BCSS software for one cost. 'Program' often refers to a software application alone but an entire 'system' for running a store selling second-hand merchandise (as well as retail stock) could include computers, software, hardware, etc.