Seller Handbook

Preparing and tagging your inventory

 

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO WITH GREAT TAGGING ADVICE!!

 Hanger Tips

  • Hang clothing on labeled, plastic hangers that are appropriately sized, with the hanger hook turned to the left (like a “?” or a backwards “C”). Outfits should be arranged as shown, with the top in front and pants hung on back. Attach matching bows, socks, etc, with tagging gun or cable (zip) ties. Please use safety pins sparingly and do not create holes in your items.  

  • If you would like your hangers back, label your plastic hangers and bring a box or plastic container specifically for your hanger returns. If you don’t label your hangers, you will not get them back.

  • IF YOU USE WIRE HANGERS, YOU WILL NOT GET THE HANGERS BACK.  Unlike prior sales, you may use wire hangers but we will not take items off wire hangers, so they will go home with the buyer.

  • Use hangers whenever possible for any items that can be hung (including onesies, towels, bedding, etc.)  These items sell MUCH better when hung up.  

  • Use large (adult-size) hangers to display sheets, baby blankets, and other bedding. For long items use two hangers, one at either end of the item so that the item won’t drag on the floor.

Tagging your items

  • Attach one tag to each item or outfit; attach the tag with a tagging gun through the left armpit, left sleeve, or left waistband seam.

  • IMPORTANT: hide the tag in an inside seam or label to prevent creating holes in the clothing.  Pay attention to where retail stores attach their tags so the item is not damaged!

  • You can also use the tagging gun to attach multiple items such as top and bottom of an outfit together so they aren’t separated on the sales floor.  But, again, use inside seams or tags.

  • If your item has multiple pieces tag it with only 1 barcode tag. Then, print your consignor # and “2 of 2,” etc, on masking tape, directly on Ziploc bags, or on a blank tag and attach it to the other pieces.

  • Items may be marked down mid-way through the Saturday morning shift, if you choose.  Cross through the original price with a red sharpie and note the new price. DO NOT MARK THROUGH THE BARCODE. Tags that have been marked down will be removed from the item at check-out and available for seller review.

  • Any other changes made on an item’s tag after arrival at the sale, needs approval from a Sale Chair. DO NOT MARK THROUGH THE BARCODE!

Ziploc Bags

  • For onesies, underwear, and other small items, place same-size items in Ziploc bags, and attach your consignor tag using clear packing tape.

  • Seal the top of the bag using packing tape. Fold the tape down across the entire opening of the bag to prevent loss or theft of your items.

  • Make sure tags are attached to the outside of the bag and please do not tape over the barcode/bottom half of the tag.

  • Write your seller number on the outside of your bag using a permanent marker for items with multiple pieces.

Barcodes

  • If you are selling something that has an existing barcode, please either cover the barcode with your tag or mark with permanent marker through the barcode as seen below.

  • Examples of things with existing barcodes: books, games, clothing with retail tags, puzzles, VHS/DVDs/CDs, video games & items in original box/packaging.

Large Items

For strollers, cribs, highchairs, car seats, and other large items, tags may be attached using cable (zip) ties or clear packing tape. Please keep the tape on the top half of the tag. DO NOT PUT TAPE OVER THE BARCODE.

Toys & Puzzles

Please secure puzzles and toys with multiple pieces.  Use plastic wrap or Ziploc bags and attach ONE tag. Plastic wrap works well to keep items together (especially all those wooden puzzles!) and prevents pieces from getting lost. Press & Seal wrap works well for wooden puzzles.  Reuse clear plastic produce containers to contain a set of small toys.  Use plastic comforter zipper bags to contain a train set or other toys with lots of parts.

Bedding

Please attach tags to a seam or tag if possible. Please tag the items together so that they can be unfolded for shoppers to look at. For larger, bulky bedding items, use yarn or a large resealable plastic bag to keep these together.  These items sell best when on a hanger!!!

Things like plastic comforter bags with a zipper are great to place large bedding sets.  

We cannot sell items without tags, unless you are present and we can search by keyword for the item in our inventory.  So, please attach your tags securely. Tagging guns work best for clothing or other fabric items. Clear packing tape works well for most other items. For shoes, try cable (zip) ties.

Please use cable (zip) ties to keep multiple pieces together (car seats and strollers, game systems and cartridges, toys and their cases,etc.)