KidsTown

Consignor Drop Off-Agricenter West Pavilion

Sunday, February 7th  from 10am-6pm

Monday, February 8th  from 10am-3pm

With the Spring/Summer Consignment Event fast approaching ….

Suggestions on ways to increase your pay! 

1.       Develop your game plan. 

• Don’t want to wait until a couple days before drop off, pace yourself.

2.       Start cleaning out closets, storage containers, the attic, the car, grandma’s house, etc.

3.       Begin the great divide:

• Worthy of consigning?

• Worthy of donating?

• Worthy of the dump?

4.       Back to the worthy of consigning items; take all items out in the light of day or under florescent light.  Ask yourself again would you want to buy this item? What if your name was on it….? Would you want people to know you brought it?

• Any stains? (our website has tips on stain removal)

• Any tears?

• Are the colors faded?

5.       If items are made out of cloth; we recommend you wash the items to make sure they have a fresh smell, especially items that have been in storage or around smoke.

• Snap every snap, button every button, zip every zipper, tie every bow, etc.

• Freshly pressed and starched items will certainly catch the eye of the shoppers. Don’t forget about the appliqués and ribbons.

• A needle & thread works wonders…tighten loose buttons, secure hems and appliqués.

6.       For shoes, remember only shoes in very good/excellent condition will be accepted.

• Polish, wipe, wash…. do whatever it takes to make them look as good as new!

• Tie shoe laces neatly, buckle the buckles and clean out the Velcro to make the shoes look their best.

7.       Toys, Toys, Toys are hot sellers!  Almost all the toys sell if properly prepared. 

• Wipe down, clean and sterilize. (our website has tips)

• include and insert batteries if required

•  Double check games, puzzles, anything with accessories to guarantee they are complete.

• Package accessories in a clear plastic bag and TAPE shut to prevent anyone (especially children) from opening and scattering the pieces.  Mark bag with your consignor #.

8.       Bag It!  For smaller items fill a clear bag with bottles, socks, outlet plugs, hair bows, hats, etc.

• Create theme bags; bath toys, safety items, learn to read books, karate items, etc.

• By manufacturer; Baby Einstein, Avent, etc.

9.       Your tag is very important too!!

• Write or Type neatly. Don’t scratch out errors, start a new tag.

• Highlight special features: reversible, glows in the dark, adjustable waistband, etc.

• Put the original retail price to let people know the bargain they will be receiving.

• If available include the original instruction book or download one from the internet.

• Keep in mind, there will be many identical items, you must make yours shine!

• If you really want all your items to go, allow them to be sold at ½ price.

10.   Pricing

• Price according to what you would be willing to pay for the item given its condition. 

• Reasonably priced items will sell much better than those overpriced.

11.   Barcodes

• Order your barcodes online at www.consignkidstown.com .  Order by Monday, February 1st and they will be mailed to you!   Barcodes ordered after February 1st may be picked up during drop off at the Agricenter.

• Barcodes are placed on the bottom right of your index card.  Items will be sold at barcode price.  Items with No Disc after the price will remain full price during our ½ price sale.

12.   SPREAD THE WORD! The more people that know about the sale, the more money you will make!

• Let us know if you would like flyers to distribute at your place of business, day care, church, to friends, neighbors with children, etc.

• You may also print handouts from our website: http://www.consignkidstown.com/Printable%20Information.htm .

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

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