HOW TO SELL
General Instructions for Consignors
- New and Returning Consignors-you will need to register as a new consignor. Returning consignors, that DID NOT register for the Fall 2011 sale-register as a new consignor and you can request your old consignor number when registering.
- There are 10 tags per sheet. You will have to print a full page of each dollar increment you need (if you only need 1 tag of $40, you can print one, however, the rest of the sheet will be blank). You will only get one tag.
- Blank tags cannot be printed-it has to at least have the dollar amount, which cannot be crossed out and changed with pen.
- Still use color card stock if you want your items returned. Use red, green or black ink to show discounts.
- There is a limit of 100 hanging items and 5 pairs of shoes. We discourage inexpensive Wal-Mart and KMart brands. Hanging clothes should be priced at $2 minimum.
- Baby sizes are hard to sell, so bring your best.
- Condition of your clothes is important. Make sure your clothes are current styles and are clean and ironed with no stains, holes, or tears. Examine each item as if you were considering buying it. We will remove items which do not meet these standards.
- Clear packaging is useful to keep things clean, ex. blankets and stuffed animals. If there are multiple pieces, use a zip lock bag and tape the top closed to discourage the package being opened and losing the pieces. Toys are especially vulnerable.
- Board games/Puzzles/Books should be sealed with masking tape or blue painter's tape (not package tape, which tears the box) with a note on the front indicating that all pieces are included.
- On all non-hanging items, such as baby equipment and large toys, use cable ties if possible to attache tag if not, attach with a piece of tape with name, selling number, and price. This is in addition to the printed tag. This provides a backup in case the printed tag is lost.
- Bring clothes on hangers with the hook pointing left as you face the garment (no store lingerie hangers). Use baby hangers through size 4, adult hangers for size five and up.
- Hang all pants by the waist with the front showing. Use a pant hanger or use safety pins/cable ties to attach to the top sides of the hanger so the pants don't slide. Do not fold pants over hangers.
- Separate boys' clothes from girls'. Group by sex and then by size. Please keep them organized this way until they are hung in their proper section at the sale.
- SIZE THE CLOTHES THE WAY THEY FIT RATHER THAN BY TAG SIZE. Use numerical sizes, not S, M, L, or XL. If a tag has two sizes, such as 4/5, hang it with the lower size. Note that 24 months and 2T are two different sizes, as are 4 and 4T. Group Husky and Half-Sizes separately. Properly sizing clothes is probably the best use of your preparation time. If a garment is hanging in the wrong size, it will not sell, no matter how cute it is.
- Shoes: Attach a barcode tag (only one) to each pair. In addition, on the sole (or inside, if tape won't stick to the sole) of EACH shoe, use masking tape to indicate the size, price, and your consignor number. Pin or tie shoes together, if possible. If you choose to bring them in clear plastic bags, make sure all tags are on the shoes and not on the bag.
- Socks and tights: We suggest bagging several pairs (same size) in a clear bag and pricing in $1 increments.
Items Accepted For Sale:
- Spring and summer clothing, newborn - junior (no used underpants or boxers).
- Shoes must be priced $3+
- Musical/battery operated stuffed animals accepted only and must be priced $5+ (limit 5 per seller)
- Accessories: hair bows, belts, ties, hats, purses, socks)
- Scout, camp and school uniforms
- Maternity clothes
- Baby accessories and equipment (travel systems not individual car seats or cribs)
- Large toys (little Tykes, etc.)
- Toys/games in excellent condition (batteries included)
- Books, videos, DVDs, electronic games
- Sports equipment, bikes
- Homeschool materials
We Cannot Accept:
- Cribs or individually sold car seats
- Ladies' Clothing
- Out of Date Clothing
- Out of Season Clothing
- Participation T-shirts (YMCA, CASL Cup, Indian Princesses, etc.)
- Items with stains, broken snaps or zippers, missing parts, etc.
- Poor condition/dirty toys or baby equipment
- Stuffed animals that are not musical or battery operated
Tagging
- We use a bar code system for tags. You will print your tags off our website. Your bar code (which includes your name and consignor number) will be printed across the bottom.
- Print your tags onto card stock paper not plain paper (it is too thin), or print an original on plain paper then make copies on card stock.
- The bar code is linked to the printed price-DO NOT cross out price and change in pen.
WHITE CARDSTOCK WILL BE FOR CHARITY
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| CARDSTOCK COLOR |
CONSIGNOR # |
| YELLOW |
1 THRU 1999 |
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| PINK |
2000 THRU 4999 |
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| BLUE |
5000 THRU 6999 |
| GREEN |
7000 THRU 9999 |
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- Do not bold your barcodes, our scanners do not easily read bold barcodes.
- New consignors register here.
- If you do not have email, call Amanda at 630-0146.
- Size: Put the sex and size on the tag. For example: B-2T (boy 2 Toddler). Remember to use numbers, not S, M, L, or XL.
- Describe the item briefly (ex. Abercrombie navy shorts.
- Two piece outfits: write 2 pieces, with a description of each piece.
- Only $1 increments are allowed through the system. Do no use the $ sign, just the numerical price. If you do not want you items to be marked down during the 50%-75% sales, write the price in RED INK. Items marked with BLACK INK will be discounted during the 50% sale only. Items priced with GREEN INK will be further discounted to 75% off on the last day. Choose "Yes" to discount when printing tags or it will not discount.
- We suggest pricing at 1/3 the original price for excellent condition used clothing. If it's from last season, never worn, you could ask just under half the original price. Remember to consider both age and condition when pricing.
- NO STRAIGHT PINS! Use zip ties through a tag or button hole. If not available, use safety pins.
- If you would like to donate your unsold items, PRINT TAGS ON WHITE CARDSTOCK.
- Attach the tag to non-hanging items with masking tape (do not cover the entire tag with clear package tape - it's impossible to remove without damaging the item and the ticket). Attaching the tags with zip ties or safety pins is preferable for hats, ties, bags, etc. Don't forget the "back-up" masking tape label.