Anyone who has been to a consignment sale can tell you that presentation can be everything. An item might be newer or less expensive than another, but the one that looks nicer will usually always sell first and for a higher selling price. Here are 10 tips to help your items sell fast and for full price.

1. Button buttons, zip zippers, snap snaps and press wrinkles out of clothing. Presentation goes along way and may not only increases the value of an item but it can make it more appealing than the exact item priced lower.
2. Attach the owners manual. If you are selling infant equipment, furniture or an electronic, it is a good idea to include instructions or the owners manual. If you no longer have the manual, try this online resource to print a new one. www.manualsonline.com.
3. Pin pants to the top of the hanger to keep them from sliding to the corner. Use duct tape to create a small tab over the shoulder of the hanger and pin through the tab. This will keep your safety pin in place and  prevent it  from sliding down the shoulder of the hanger.
4. Add the current retail selling price to you tag (i.e retails for $200 new) if an item is nearly new or priced substantially less than what current versions are selling for in stores. I have seen sellers attach ebay pricing and print offs from Toys R Us and WalMart to items to show the buyer how much the item is selling for elsewhere.
5. Include assembly instructions or tips /special instructions with your item. It is helpful to include assembly instructions for cribs or steps to follow to collapse a stroller. This can help make up the mind of a shopper who wants to feel confident they will be able to operate or set up after purchasing.
6.  Add accessories to increase the value of an item. Include a hairband, socks, tights or a purse with an outfit. Not only can you charge a little more, but you also help to “sell” your item with cute and matching accessories over its lower priced neighbor with no accessories included!
7. Selling identical items in the same or multiple sizes? Indicate that on the tag (i.e matching dress in size “x”). Moms of multiples or moms of siblings may be looking for matching outfits. Here is a great chance to market another one of your items!
8. Package miscellaneous or smaller items together using a theme. For example, you might have several halloween items (bibs, onesies, headbands, socks etc.). Bag those items together and sell them as a Halloween themed bag of goodies!
9. Include a picture of your item/set fully assembled. Items that are not pre-assembled may be hard to sell beacause a shopper may not be able to picture where to put it or how it looks. Include a photo or print out of the assembled item. This will help the shopper to visualize.
10. Put together outfits for clothing in sizes up to 4t. You don’t  have to match brands, but putting an outfit together makes it easier for a shopper than having them have to hunt down a matching tops or bottoms.

 ****See the bottom of this post if you are interested in selling at one our fall events***

• Everything must be in season and in very good to excellent condition (no holes, stains, missing pieces etc.)
• Toys and infant equipment should be less than 5 years old & must be in good working order (with batteries, if applicable)
• We cannot accept items from a recall list or that are made up of unsafe materials.  Click here for the CPSC list of recalled items.

Here is a Sample of What Kidzsignments Will Accept:

• Fall/Winter clothing
• Shoes
• Toys
• Coats & snowsuits
• Halloween costumes
• Dress up & dancewear
• Sports equipment
• Books
• Puzzles
• VHS/DVDs
• Games
• Computer Games
• Electronics
• Bedding
• Bedroom furniture
• Infant gear (strollers, highchairs, bouncies etc.)
• Bikes
• Outdoor toys

 Kidzsignments Does Not Accept:

• Drop side cribs – NEW for Fall 2010
• Car seats, infant seats, booster seats, and bike helmets
• Toy weapons of any kind (guns, bow and arrows etc.)
• Maternity Clothing
• Misses or Adult Clothing or shoes
• Stuffed Animals (unless battery operated characters ex. Tickle Me Elmo)
• Underwear (unless new in package)
• Bottles or pacifiers (unless new in package or without nipples
• Jewelry

Commonly Asked Questions 

1. When is it acceptable to sell sleeve shirts or dresses at the fall sale? We recognize that some short sleeves are appropriate for fall so we will accept short sleeve shirts if they have a collar (i.e. polo style) or a fall/winter holiday themed (i.e. Halloween). Short sleeve dresses need to be fall/winter themed (i.e. fall colors or patterns). We do not accept shorts at the fall sale.
   
2. What are the restrictions on shoes? Shoes sell really well at both spring and fall events.  Shoes need to be in new or next to new condition. No open toe shoes are permitted at the fall sale. We limit shoes to 10 pairs per consignor. Snowboots and rainboots are included but sports cleats, slippers, dance shoes or dress up are not included in this total.
   
3. Will you accept capri pants at the fall sale? We do accept denim or khaki capri pants at both fall and spring sales. All other capri style pants should be saved for spring.
   
4. Can I sell summer toys like bikes and slides in fall? Toys are one our biggest sellers. You are welcome to sell any outdoor toy or bike at the fall sale. The only outdoor items that we ask you wait for spring to sell are pools and swimming toys.

Item Limits 

Click Below to Learn How to Sell!

Flemington – 9/23-25 (Hunterdon Shopping Center)- waitlist  only
Edison – 10/15-17 (NJ Expo Center) – registration open   

Consignment sales are a great way to sell your children’s outgrown items and make some cash. But, if you have been to one, you know how busy and crazy they can be. From the occassional unsupervised child playing with the toys to the anxious mom opening bags of blankets there any many ways your things may become separated during the event. Here is a list of 10 tips I have compiled to help you prevent items, tags and accessories from getting separated.  Afterall, these are your things and you should do what you can to protect them. If you have any to add, please let me know at laurie@kidzsignments.com.

1. Secure Your Tags – Place a piece of packing tape over top of your safety pin making it difficult to remove the tag from your item. This will also help prevent the tag from tearing free of the safety pin.
   
2. Use a Tagging Gun Instead of Safety Pins -Use a tagging gun to attach tags to clothing items, coats, costumes, blankets etc. For extra security, “double barb” each tag in case one tears off the tag.
   
3. Attach Accessories Securely – Place pieces, accessories and extra parts inside a plastic bag (secure opening closed with packing tape) and firmly attach to your item. Make a note on the tag that the item comes with a bag of accessories.
   
4. Keep Puzzles Together – Use plastic wrap (Saranwrap™) to keep puzzles pieces in order. Secure and tighten plastic wrap with clear packing tape to keep pieces intact on the puzzle base.
   
5. Secure Clothing to the Hanger – Pin clothing to the hanger to make it difficult for someone to remove before purchasing. This will also help keep clothing from falling off the hanger.
   
6. Mark Your Items With Your Seller # – Include your seller number and the items selling price in a place separate from the tag. This will help if the tag falls off or there is a question about the price of the item.
   
7. Keep Sets Together – Use small zip ties to secure 2 hangers together instead of using rubber bands. This will prevent a volunteer or shopper from inadvertently separating the two pieces that should be sold as one. Zip ties can also secure items with multiple pieces. Make a note on the tag of how many items are included. These zip ties can be found in most dollar stores.
   
8. Make Your Tags Stand Out -Keep items from being at check out. This can be done by using brightly colored index cards (or cardstock), cutting out tags with fancy (scrapbooking) scissors, or placing your tag in very conspicuous place on your item.
   
9. Secure Pants on the Hanger – Use a piece of duct or painters tape on the wire hanger to prevent pants from sliding. Create a small tab, using tap, over the shoulder piece of the hanger. When hanging the pants, pin through the tape and hanger and then pant.
   
10. Prevent Shoes from Separating – Sell shoes in quart or gallon plastic bags. Use packing tape to close the bag and tighten to keep shoes together. These bags can be found at most dollar stores.

Did you know that Kidzsignments offers a special pass for first-time moms?

Kidzsignments invites new parents to join us in this great sales event. If you are an expectant mom (or grandparent), in the process of adopting, or have a child up to 18 months of age (as of the date of our sale), you’re invited!  You can find everything for expecting momma & baby at Kidzsignments! Register with us and receive a pass to join us for an exciting shopping experience BEFORE the general public. First-time moms may receive a pass to shop the sale beginning at 6:00pm on pre sale night!

Passes are available for both Flemington and Edison sales, but quantities are limited.You will receive an email with your pre-sale pass and authorization number. You must present the pass with at the door.  Dads and grandparents require no pass for entry when accompanying our First-time Moms as helpers (one helper per pass). No strollers or infant carriers allowed at the pre sale.  

We request that only parents (or grandparents) meeting the criteria for this special pass register for one. Our pass is good for only the first time mom (or grandma) and, if applicable, their helper.

Vist our website for more information >> First Time Moms

We are excited to announce the following dates for your Fall/Winter sales. We will host 2 events this fall. The first event will be our Flemington sale. Those dates will be September 23-25, 2010 at the Hunterdon (Staples) Shopping Center in Flemington, NJ. The consignor/volunteer/first-time mom pre sale will be held on Wednesday, September 22 and consignor drop off will be September 20 & 21 (Monday & Tuesday). Specifics, along with registration, on this sale can be found on our website at www.kidzsignments.com.

Our NEWEST sale will be held at the NJ Conference & Expo Center in Edison, NJ. The dates for this sale are October 15-17, 2010. The consignor/volunteer/first-time mom sale will be held on Thursday, October 14 and consignor drop off will be Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Specifics on this sale, along with registration, can be found on our website at www.kidzsignments.com.

If you are interested in registering to sell or volunteer at either sale, please visit our website at www.kidzsignments.com

  Now with 2 locations in Central New Jersey!

          
Our children’s consignment sale offers something for everyone. You’ll find GREAT DEALS on
name-brand clothing, footwear, dress up, formal wear,
indoor/outdoor toys, sports equipment, infant gear, nursery
furniture, books/videos/DVDs, and much more!