Prep, Pricing, Tagging

• THE BETTER THEY LOOK–THE BETTER THEY SELL! Please take the time to freshly launder and press your clothing. Wrinkled clothing is a turnoff to buyers! More often than not, wrinkled poorly prepared items go back to the consignor unsold. Do not bring stained, torn, or out of date/style/season clothes. Those items will not be accepted at inspection. An excessive amt of such clothes may prevent you from future consigning.PLEASE
• HANG OUTFIT SETS WITH THE SAME SIZE PANTS AND SHIRTS …. NO 4T SHIRTS AND 3T PANTS TOGETHER. If an item fits large or small, please note that on tag. See the diagram below for detailed directions on placing tags on clothing. You can also tape the tag to the top of the hanger, carefully fold the tape to the front of the tag over the hanger and to the back of the tag. See Training Videos for extra info.

The Importance of Good Item Descriptions

• Please write GOOD item descriptions! If a card is lost from an item, the only way we can match it to the correct item is with the description you write! For example, if your description is DRESS,BOOK, TOY this does not help us locate the correct item.
• Please include brand, color, and 2-piece, if applicable.
• “New” and “Only Worn Once” on descriptions can make your item more appealing to a buyer.
• We highly discourage the use of a tagging gun. But…..If you use a tagging gun! Be careful! Please only place in a seam or in the manufacturer tag. The left underarm where the seams come together. Any items that have holes from tagging guns will not be accepted.The below images are the safe spots to use tagging gun barb and safety pin placement.

• Hanger like “?”
• We only accept wire hangers and/or pant hangers. Plastic hangers are accepted if the item is NWT and still attached to the hanger.
• Use a hanger to hang the top, and then pin the pants to the back of the hanger- making sure to attach the pants to the top of the shirt with smaller gauge safety pins so they do not leave holes in the clothing items.
  • If they get separated, we won’t be able to sell your item.
• A final option is to use 2 hangers- hang both pieces, and then zip tie the hangers together. Please don’t use rubber bands as they can easily become separated at the sale.

Hanging Pants:

• We only accept Wire hangers at the Upscale WeeSale.
  • pant hangers are also accepted.
• Hangers should look like a “?”
• If you prefer to pin your pants they need to be attached to hanger so the pants don’t move. Wire caped hangers work best when pinning pants!
• Pinning pants to the bottom of the hanger, does not work. They slide to one side and are very hard to shop.
• If you are using a hanger and pins, please attach the pants to the top of the hanger, secure so they do not move.
• Pants cannot be folded over the hanger.

ALL Shoes Must Be Zip-Tied Together!  We now require all shoes to be zip-tied as a pair, with the tag securely attached to one shoe.  Zip tie through shoelace holes, loops, or buckles to keep shoes together

• • • For shoes without a natural tie point, use a rubberband or last case use a ziploc bag.
      

Shoes Priced over $25.00

If your shoes are priced over $25, they must be separated at drop-off for inspection.

Here’s what to do:

• Place one shoe in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag

• Clearly write your Consignor #, Item #, and Price on the outside of the bag using a black Sharpie

• Attach the printed tag to the other shoe with a zip tie

• Bring both to drop-off together

• Here’s a clearer and more polished version of your instructions:

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  🧩 Tagging Toys & Items with Extra Parts

  • Place all extra pieces in a Ziploc bag and securely attach the bag to the item

  • You may tape the bag shut using clear packaging tape

  If you still have the original box, it’s a good idea to:

  • Place the extra parts in a Ziploc bag first

  • Then put the sealed bag inside the box to prevent anything from getting lost

  To secure extra pieces to the item, you may use:

  • Zip ties

  • Packaging tape (on durable surfaces)

  • Painter’s tape (for delicate or easily damaged items)

  🎯 Please use tape carefully to avoid damaging surfaces.

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  🔎 RECALLS:

  All toys must be checked for safety recalls before bringing them to the sale.

  Search the Consumer Product Safety Commission website here:

  👉 http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recall

• Put extra parts in a bag and attach bag to the item. Can tape bag shut with packaging tape.
• If you have the original box, it is a good idea to put pieces in a ziplock then into the box- so no pieces get lost.
• You can use zipties, or tape to secure extra pieces, just please make sure you use the appropriate kind of tape. Packaging tape may damage some toys- so you may want to use painters tape if there is a risk of that.
• RECALLS: All toys must be checked with the Consumer Product and Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls

• Put wooden puzzles inside a plastic bag, tape it shut.
• Another option is saran wrap the puzzle and tape the tag to that.
• Games should be checked for all pieces and parts.
• Use painters tape on games so that it doesn’t ruin the box.

• Supplies to have on hand would be: your printed tags, painters tape, some ziplock bags, rubber bands and some packaging tape.
• Use painters tape to attach the tags to the books.
• You can tape the tag to either the front or the back of the book.
• Book sets can be rubber banded together or you can put them in a plastic bag and tape the bag shut.

Please make sure all toys, equipment, and furniture are thoroughly cleaned before drop-off. A little elbow grease goes a long way, and dirty items will not be accepted.

Toys are some of our best sellers—we sell 95% of them! Brands like Little Tykes, dollhouses, kitchen sets, wagons, ride-on toys, and battery-operated jeeps and cars are in high demand and often sell 100% if in good condition.

All toys must be in working condition with fresh batteries and have all pieces securely attached. Any small parts should be placed in a sealed Ziploc bag and firmly attached to the main item. If parts become separated, the item likely won’t sell. Games should be taped closed to avoid losing pieces.

Puzzles, books, videos, and small toys should be grouped together in Ziploc bags. Use clear packing tape to seal the bag and pin the tag to the outside. If you’re selling a single book, we recommend using blue painter’s tape to attach the tag so it won’t damage the cover.

It’s a smart idea to write your consignor number directly on all Ziploc bags with a permanent marker in case a tag gets separated. If accessories detach from the main item, it’s unlikely to sell.

• LARGE ITEMS will need a Claim Ticket. These will be available for you at drop off. You will be required to put these on your large items. We will have a large item ‘Claim Tag station’ at drop off. Our staff members will be available to show you how to do fill out and attach these to your items. We consider an item as ‘large’ if it will not fit in a big blue IKEA bag. 

We only accept Children’s bedding and it must be new and in original packaging to be accepted.