mineralspringsumc

Fall & Winter

CHILDREN’S / WOMEN’S / TEEN’S

Consignor Quick Reference Guide

Friday October 1 6-8pm
Saturday October 2, 8-11 am
Half Price sale 11:30 - 1

Drop Off

Tuesday Sept 28 6-8pm
Wednesday Sept 29 6-8pm

Complete Consignor Agreement

Sort hanging items by gender & size

Sort non-hanging items by type (think retail store)

Bring a hand truck, wagon or cart for quick drop off

Pick Up

No early Pick Ups are allowed

Bring a tote/bin/box

Questions?

Contact Tammy: 704 226 0355 or

tammyboyce@frontier.com

To Volunteer: Call Cindy 704 843 7339 or

czidanic@carolina.rr.com

Supply List

3x5 Index Cards Safety pins Child size hangers Scissors

Clear packing tape Gallon & quart size clear self-seal (Ziploc) bags

Cleaning supplies (for toys) Stain remover & wrinkle releaser

6 Steps to Prep

1. Clean out closets, drawers & garage

2. Wash clothing, check for stains/damage & clean non-clothing items, check for missing pieces

3. Check for recalls at www.cspc.gov.

4. Hang clothing items in outfits/sets, & bag or tie non-hanging items

5. Price items – all items must be priced to the WHOLE dollar ex - $1, $3, $10, etc. NOT $.50, $1.50 – items not priced to the whole dollar will not be sold. If you have items valued less than $1, consider bundling them together.

6. Attach tags securely to items. Sort by-- size / boy / girl / women’s / maternity.

Tags

Consignor Number – For new Consignors - create your personal consignor number by using the first letter of your last name and last four digits of your phone number. Example – Mary Smith, 704 555 1234 – her consignor number would be S1234. Previous consignors may use their number from prior sales.

Tag – Use half of a 3x5 index card or print template from website.

Item Description – include brand name, color(s), etc.; the better the description the more likely we can match a lost tag to your item and get it back onto the sales floor

Reduce – clip the upper right hand corner if do NOT want the item sold at half price.

Donate – if you do NOT want to pick up your items, please put a D on the end of your consignor number. Or you can check the donate option on the Consignor Agreement during Drop Off. Items are donated to Operation Reach – Out

Attach Tag – Use only safety pins, clear tape, or string to attach tags. If you use anything else -- straight pins, needles, etc. – your item will NOT be put on the sales floor.

Prepping & Pricing & Tagging – We accept only Spring & Summer clothes / items.

Item Category	Examples	Prepping	Pricing	Tagging
Hanging Clothing Items	Outfits, pajamas, dresses, coats, bathrobes, dress-up clothes, single items, etc.	Hang on child size (or appropriate size if teen/maternity) hanger with hook facing left (like a question mark); Attach multiple piece items together with tagging gun or safety pins so that pieces cannot be separated	Put outfits/set together to price for at least $1	Attach tag to item be sure the tag is easily seen on the front of the item (pull on tag to be sure it is secured)
Non-Hanging Clothing Items	Onesies, socks, tights, infant pants, infant mittens/booties, hats, etc.	Attach sets of items (for example, 3 onesies or 6 pairs socks) together with tagging gun or safety pins (be sure multiple pieces cannot be separated) and place in clear self-seal bag	Put sets together to price for at least $1.	Attach tag to outside of bag with clear packaging tape or inside bag (be sure tag is easily seen)
Shoes	Shoes, boots, slippers	Attach pair together using twine, ribbon or zip-tie; Put infant shoes in clear self-seal bag	Shoes must be in good condition and should start at $1 for infant/toddler	Hole-punch tag and tie it to one/both
Bedding, Blankets, Textiles	Bedding sets, crib/bedroom sets, quilts, blankets, receiving blankets, burp cloths, wash cloths, bath towels	Put bedding/crib/bedroom sets together. Bundle blankets/cloths/towels with ribbon/string (be sure multiple pieces cannot be separated)	Price to sell! Shoppers are less likely to purchase these items used, so prices have to be low. Try to price approx. 75%-90% off retail.	Attach tag to set/bundle with tagging gun or safety pin. or use clear packaging tape to put tag onto clear plastic bag
Bags, Carriers & Pumps	Diaper bags, breast pumps (in bag), infant carriers, backpacks, purses, etc.	Empty all pockets and thoroughly clean exterior/interior surfaces	Price approx. 50%-75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.	Use clear packaging tape and attach tag item; If item contains multiple pieces, be sure all pieces are included and list number of items on tag description
Infant Items	Nursing covers/pillows, feeding items, monitors, safety items, diapering/ toileting items, rattles	If item has multiple pieces use packaging tape, tagging gun, safety pins or clear self-seal bags to keep items attached together; Batteries must be included	Price approx. 50%-75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.	Attach tag directly to item or clear self-seal bag with clear packaging tape.
Equip., Furniture	Exersaucer, swing, high chair, changing table, crib, stroller, car seat & car seat accessories	If item has multiple pieces use packaging tape, zip-ties, or string to keep items attached together; Batteries must be included	Price approx. 50%-75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.	Attach tag directly to item with clear packaging tape.
Toys	Ride-on toys, block sets, dolls, remote control cars, etc.	Use clear self-seal bags to keep loose/small items together; Use packaging tape, zip-ties, or string to keep items attached together; Batteries must be included	Price approx. 50%-90% off retail.	Attach tag directly to item with clear packaging tape.
Books, Games, DVDs	Books, book sets, board games, puzzles, video games, video game systems	Use clear self-seal bags or clear cling wrap (saran wrap) to hold multiple items together; Tie sets of books together with ribbon/string	Prices can start at $1 in this category. Price to sell especially for books & DVDs as there are always lots to choose from at the sale!	Attach tag with clear packaging tape (do not tape directly on item surface if removing tape will cause damage); Hole-punch tag and tie to sets
Other	Please email tammyboyce@verizon.net if you have questions about a specific item	The goal is to keep pieces together and be sure shoppers can see item clearly (items with missing pieces will not be sold)	The goal is to price so that shoppers know they are getting a great deal. Allowing your item to be sold 50% off on Saturday from 11:30 am – 1 pm is highly encouraged! Shoppers are looking for half-price items on Saturday; give your item a chance to sell!	The goal is to keep tags attached (items without tags will not be sold)

We will not accept – out of season clothes, stained / torn clothes, household items, etc. MSUMC Consignment Sale Committee reserves the right to make final decision on what will / will not be sold.