Preparing Your Items


We know that tagging and peparing your items takes time so please read the following tips and instructions to help you make the best use of your time as well as to help aid you in effectively tagging and displaying your items. We use an online tagging system that makes tag preparation simple and keeps everything organized. Read on and have fun!

The first thing you need to do is check all of your items for cleanliness, tears, broken or missing parts, and for any recalls. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ITEMS BE CLEAN, THIS MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE SUCCESS OF YOUR SALE. WE WILL REFUSE ANY ITEM THAT IS NOT IN GOOD CONDITION SUCH AS BROKEN OR MISSING PARTS, ODORS, PET HAIR, STAINS AND TEARS. Make sure that you have registered online as either a new consignor or returning consignor.


GATHERING YOUR SUPPLIES

Hangers (wire hangers work best but any can be used - *hangers will not be returned)
Ziploc bags (variety of sizes depending on items)
Safety pins (medium and large)
Packaging tape (heavy & clear), string or zip-ties
Card stock - (Medium weight, White only) or plain WHITE paper NO COLORS!!
* we are permitting for this sale the use of any WHITE paper for tags. However, it is to your benefit that you use a heavier paper such as card stock to decrease the chance of tags being torn or falling off. 

WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF TAGGING GUNS. THEY ARE FASTER AND EASIER TO USE THAN PINNING YOUR TAGS. YOU CAN PURCHASE TAGGING GUNS WITH 1000 BARBS FOR AROUND $15 ON EBAY! If using tagging guns please tag on the seam under the arm or through the clothing tag to avoid putting holes or tears in the clothing.



CLOTHING

* Your clothing must be hung on the hanger. 
    If you are hanging an outfit that includes pants or skirts, hang the pants with the shirt so that they
    can be easily seen. DO NOT TUCK OR FOLD THE PANTS OR SECOND PIECE UNDER THE
    SHIRT.   ALL ITEMS MUST BE ABLE TO BE EASILY SEEN BY THE SHOPPER. YOU MUST
    ALSO PIN THE SECOND PIECE TO THE FIRST OR THEY WILL BECOME SEPARATED AND
    LOST. Turn the shirt around so that you are facing the back, then safety pin the top
    of the pants to the shoulders of the shirt. Try to grasp the top lines of the hanger so that the pants
    don't weigh down the shirt. Single pants, shorts or skirts should be pinned at the waistband to the
    top part of hanger to prevent sliding. Pin any accessories (hairbows, tights, belts etc.) to the outfit
    if you are adding any. Please button and fasten all zippers on the clothing.
*  All clothing must be on a hanger, this includes PJ's. The only exception to this rule is onesies, hats
    belts, infant socks, newborn-12mnth pj's - these can be put in a Ziploc bag. Consider grouping
    2-4 onesies or pj's together, they will sell better. Please do not cross sizes if you are combining
    items.
*  We recommend pairing like items. It is wise to create sets when possible as they sell better than
    seperates.
*  If you have more than one item you want to sell such as sets, you have two options: hang one on
    the hanger and pin the shoulders of the others to the back of the one on the hanger OR hang them
    on separate hangers and zip-tie or gumband the hangers together. ALL PIECES MUST BE EASILY 
    SEEN BY THE SHOPPERS.
*  YOU MUST PIN YOUR TAGS ON THE CLOTHING, OR USE A TAGGING GUN (TAG 
   THROUGH CLOTHING TAGS TO AVOID HOLES IN THE MATERIAL) - DO NOT
    TAPE YOUR TAGS ON, THEY DO AND WILL FALL OFF RESULTING IN UNSOLD
    ITEMS FOR YOU.  If you would like to make an extra effort to ensure your item is returned to 
    you if the tag gets lost, we  suggest putting masking tape with your consignor number on the inside
    collar or waistband of  your clothing item. These are all optional tips!

SHOES

*  The best method of selling your shoes is to put them in a ziploc bag with the tag taped to the 
     outside. However, you can tie your shoes together (not by the laces) using yarn, string or zip ties
     and then pin the tag to the shoe. Keep in mind that they can become untied so again, the best way
     is using the ziploc bags. YOUR SHOES MUST BE CLEAN AND IN GREAT SHAPE. PLEASE DO 
     NOT BRING SHOES THAT HAVE DIRT AND MUD ON THEM. YOU WOULD NOT PURCHASE
     SHOES IN THIS CONDITION SO DON'T EXPECT YOUR SHOPPERS TO. PLEASE BRING 
    ONLY YOUR BEST LIKE NEW SHOES!!
 
SMALL ITEMS

*  Small items such as belts, bottles, hairbows, and other miscellaneous items fit GREAT in Ziploc
    bags.
    We DO recommend using them for the smaller items. Safety pin or tape (do not tape over
    barcode) the tag to the outside of the bag.
    Accessories and smaller items sell best as a lot (hair access., onesies, socks, rattles, etc.). Package
    these items as a group of 3 or more in a clear ziploc bag.

BOOKS AND VIDEOS

*  Books (must be clean and in new condition) and video tapes can be sold individually or bundled.
    If you are bundling the books or tapes, do so by taping or tying them together or putting them in
    a Ziploc bag. If the buyers cannot see the titles when bundled you may want to tape a list of titles
    on the front of the first book/video. Tape the tag to the front of the item.


TOYS

*  Please make certain that all pieces of a toy item are securely fastened together and that your toy
    is complete. You may use zip-ties, packaging tape, ribbon, Ziploc bags etc. but please make
    sure that all items are secure. We have signs asking parents to not allow children to play with the
    toys, but we cannot control that completely and inevitably children take things apart, scatter 
    pieces, and will unfortunately remove tags if they are "in their way" of play. The more secure you
    make your toy and tag, the better.
*  PUZZLES: puzzles that do not have a box, such as wooden ones, can be wrapped in plastic wrap
    and taped securely so that kids can not rip the plastic off. This will keep the pieces from falling
    out and being lost.

BEDDING

*  It is BEST to bring your bedding in a clear bedding bag, such as the one the bedding was
    purchased in. This allows the shoppers to easily see the bedding without needing to take it out. It
    also keeps any smaller items such as pillowcases, bedskirts and curtains with the bedding.
*  If you do not have the bedding bag, an alternative that we highly recommend are the XL and XXL
    sized Ziploc bags. They work great for this! They can be bought at Wal-mart.

LARGER ITEMS

*  If your larger items have parts or accessories, please put these in a Ziploc bag and securely
    tape or fasten the bag shut and then to the large item. Do not put the tag inside of the bag. The tag
    should be taped to the outside of the item. I recommend putting an index card or paper inside
    the bag with your consignor number on it incase the bag becomes separated from the item or the
    tag comes off. This will ensure the return of your item.