Clothing

• Press wrinkles, iron collars, cuffs and don’t forget about those appliqués & ribbons.

• Zip, button and snap everything to present a neat appearance.

• Put together matching outfits. The obvious thought here is to sell outfits the way you received them. You can also pair together clothing you purchased separately. If the colors/styles match, you may be more likely to sell the set because the buyer does not have to worry about finding something to match. It is fine to mix and match brands. Make that clear on the price tag if, for example your top is Gymboree and bottom Old Navy.

• A good pricing strategy for smaller sizes (2T and under) is to price low. If you do not feel that one item will bring the minimum price of $2 then pair it with something else. For example, match two blanket sleepers together and price as one unit. Be sure to attach the hangers (via rubber band, pins or other clasp) and note on the price tag that the price is for both outfits.

• Pair similar items together and create a package for the shopper. Here are some ideas:

  • Hang 2-3 blanket sleepers together and price as a set.

  • Bag 3-6 clean onesies or t-shirts and price as a package.

  • Attach matching accessories (even if they did not come with the outfit originally) like socks, tights, belts, hair bows etc. This will increase the value of the outfit and allow you to price a little higher.

  • Selling sets of pajamas is a great take on this packaging technique.

• Use the price tag to note a higher end brand or special feature (glow in the dark, adjustable waistband, reversible etc.). Also, note size fluctuations, for example if the shirt is marked as a 4, but wears more like a 3 note that on the price tag. Remember you must use numerical sizes like 3T, 4, 5 etc. If you have an item and it is sized S, M or L adjust that to a number based on what size your child was when he/she was wearing that item.

Shoes

• Shoes need to be in new to next to new condition to sell. Shoppers are very picky when it comes to footwear. Only bring your best.

• Shoes need to be attached. You will do better if you us a safety pin or other type of clasp versus tying shoe laces together (don't use shoe boxes , they make it too difficult to effectively display the shoes).

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

• Smaller shoes may be placed in Ziploc style bags with the price tags taped to the bag. Larger shoes can be attached to one another and the price tag pinned around a buckle or through a lace.

 Toys

• Clean, wash or wipe down every toy you bring. That alone, can make the difference between accepting and rejecting at check in.

• The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is a GREAT tool for cleaning plastic toys.

• WD-40 will remove crayon marks with ease.

• All toys that require batteries should have working ones loaded inside. A good bet is to buy the batteries at the dollar store. 

• Check puzzles, games and anything with accessories to guarantee they are complete.

• Package accessories into a clear plastic bag and TAPE the bag shut to prevent anyone (especially small children) from opening and scattering pieces. Mark the accessory bag with your consignor number in the event it is separated from the larger toys.

• Mark you consignor number on the body of all of your toys using masking tape. This will help the sale owner to identify the owner of tags that inevitably become separated.

Books/Videos

• Books sell well when they are sold as sets. Consider putting 3-4 Dr. Suess or Little Bear books together in a bag and pricing accordingly.

• All videos/dvds should be in packaging. If you don't have a case, use a blank case and then print off a picture of the character or movie title and tape it to the blank case.  Price accordingly to reflect the missing case.
  

Infant Equipment/Furniture
 

• Crib Safety information and requirements can be found at http://www.narts.org/safety/guide.htm 

• Both equipment and furniture are very popular items and do well at consignment sales if they are well presented.

• It goes without saying that they should be wiped down clean and free of any dirt or debris.

• If you are selling an item that requires set up, BE SURE to set it up at home right before packaging for the sale. Make sure it functions correctly before bringing it to a sale.
  

• If it requires batteries, make sure it has some. A 3-speed swing with no batteries will never sell because the shopper has no way to know if it  works.

• Including a mattress with your crib/toddler bed and pricing accordingly can be a great idea. It makes the purchase easy for the shopper since they don’t have to deal with shopping for one. Federal Law prohibits selling a stand alone mattress (i.e. mattresses may only be sold with a crib/cradle)

• If your item is a higher end brand or has special features, note that on the price tag.

• Did you pay $500 for the Bellini crib that you are letting go for $250? Let the shopper know that you paid $500 for that piece (note that on the price tag). Better yet, if you can find a brochure or picture from a website stating the price, attach it to the piece.

• Attaching the original instruction booklet and/or warranty information is helpful but make sure that all paperwork is securely attached to the item.

• It is best not leave an item in its box. Items left in the box will be less likely to sell because a person cannot see and touch it. The one exception to this rule is if something has never been opened, then it should be left in its original packaging.

• If you want to provide an items original packaging, it should be attached to the item, otherwise it is likely the box will be discarded or used elsewhere.
  

• You may be asked to assemble anything that requires set-up. Examples include, cribs, bassinets, port-a-cribs, changing tables, swings, slides etc. Leave the hardware loose sothe buyer can easily disassemble it.
  

 “Bag It”

• If you are unsure what to do with a lot of your little things, consider putting together a bag. Here are some ideas

• Bags of like items – fill a Ziploc with many of the same thing

  • Outlet plugs

  • Open packs of diapers (must be neatly placed in Ziploc bag)

  •  Rattles

  • Socks

  • Hats

  • Bottles

  • Receiving blankets

  • Little People Accessories

• Themed bags

  • Safety items (a few outlet plugs, a few cabinet locks, etc)

  • Small games/puzzles/books

  • Action toys from a favorite character

  • Bath toys, wash clothes

  • Products (unused lotions, baby oil, powder etc)

  • Video collection from same artist/character

  • Learn to read books

  • Dress up clothing

  • Dance/Karate/Soccer wear

• By Manufacturer

  • Sassy Infant Toys

  • Fisher Price Toys

  • Safety First items