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PREPARING CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES...
        all the nitty gritty details

BELTS

Thread a zip tie through the buckle, close it, then tape the tag with clear packing tape around the zip tie extension.

BIBS & BURP CLOTHS

NEW bibs, or bibs free of stains will be accepted.  Place in Ziploc bag, tape it closed, then tape tag to bag.

CLOTHING

  • All clothing must be on hangers, freshly washed and free of wrinkles, pet hair and odor.
  • Clothing with stains, marks, tears, holes, pills, fading, broken zippers, missing buttons/snaps, etc. WILL NOT be accepted.
  • Inspect clothing carefully and do not bring these items.
  • Clothing must be appropriate for the season listed.
  • Out-of-date clothing will not be accepted.
  • Complete outfits sell best!
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  • Use plastic (tubular or department store) hangers, or clip hangers for pants and bottoms. Please no wire hangers!
  • Hangers point left (looks like a question mark)
  • Clothing through size 6 goes on child-sized hangers.Clothing size 7 and above should be on adult hangers.
  • Be sure to snap all snaps, button all buttons, tie all bows, and zip all zippers BEFORE drop off.
  • Pin items to top of hanger and pin multiple items together securely.  Double secure your items to ensure they will not fall of the hanger or become separated.
  • Pin tags to the upper-right portion of the item.
  • Good descriptions help us verify an item at checkout and help us reunite lost tags.  Create quality descriptions - more details will help both you and us.
  • If using a tagging gun, place tag through seam or garment tag so it doesn't make a hole in the fabric.
  • To protect holiday and other expensive clothing, you may use clear plastic garment guards over the attire.
  • Bring only your best items.  We are picky so that our customers don't have to be!  Please inspect your items closely and follow all guidelines.


PANTS & BOTTOMS...
Choose how you want to hang it:
  1. Shirt Hanger: Pin the garment's waist tightly to the TOP of the hanger.  One pin should be used on the top right side and one on the left.
  2. Pant Hanger: Clip the garment at the waist and make sure it is snug.

TIP: DO NOT fold pants over hangers!!!
If you allow slack, or pin to the bottom of the hanger, the garment will slide around and hang on the racks in such a way that it will fall, become hidden, and ultimately not sell.

DIAPERS

Bundle in packaging and seal with tape.  Secure tag with packing tape.

HAIR BOWS

Choose how you want to sell it...
  1. Display: Some consignors make bows and accessories to re-sell.  You may create a display board, stand, or bin and tag each item individually.
  2. Individual/Grouping: If you are selling bows that your child no longer wears, place them in a ziploc bag, secure with tape, and tape tag to the bag.

TIP: Less expensive bows will sell better than higher-priced ones. Our shoppers are looking for great deals.  Also, small items like this can easily go missing. Use your own discretion.

HATS

Choose how you want to sell it...
  1. Pin it securely to a matching outfit and list on group's tag.
  2. Group with hats of the same size and sell as a set.  Pin the tag to the outer layers.
  3. Sell it individually and pin the tag to the hat.
TIP: Items that are easily worn, like hats, are most secure in a sealed bag.

JUNIORS CLOTHING

Because teens are choosy, so are we...

Only name-brand juniors clothing will be accepted.
  • Must be current fashion.
  • Just because it is a brand name, does not mean it is still in style... 
  • Girls' Juniors clothing will be sized with odd numbers (3, 5, 7, etc.).
  • Boys' clothing will be sized up to size 20.
  • We do not accept women's and men's clothing (except maternity).
  • Pants, shorts and skirts should be on clip hangers or pinned to top of hanger if part of an outfit.
  • Read the Clothing section above.
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MATERNITY CLOTHING

Maternity clothing will follow the same guidelines as regular clothing.
  • Read the Clothing section
  • We accept only Maternity Brands (no large-size women's clothes)
  • Maternity Brands include: Pea in the Pod, Due Maternity, Motherhood Maternity, Liz Lange Maternity, etc.
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ONESIES

Choose how you want to sell it...
  1. Sell as a set: Group the same size, same gender, onesies and pin through the shoulders to the top of the hanger.  Pin tag on outer onesie.  List that it is a set in the tag description.  
  2. Sell individually: Secure onesie to hanger and pin tag.

TIP: Plain onesies sell better in groups!
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PURSES & WALLETS

Purses should be In Season and In Style.
  • Empty all pockets and pouches within purses and wallets.
  • Thread a zip tie through a hole or around the strap, close it, then tape the tag with clear packing tape around the zip tie extension.
  • Wallets are small items that can easily go missing.  Use your discretion.

SHOES

Shoes should be in NEW or VERY GENTLY USED condition - no scuffs, dirt, worn toes, etc.
  • Zip tie each pair of shoes together.
  • Shoes will most likely get taken out of bags and boxes by customers.  Zip ties are the most secure device to connect shoes and their tags.
  • Reinforce tags with packing tape before punching holes or pinning.

TIP:  We accept all shoe sizes, including youthful, in-style adult sizes for juniors!
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SOCKS

  • Clean socks only!
  • Group same size, same gender socks in a Ziploc bag and secure with tape. Tape tag on outside of bag.

UNDERWEAR

  • Only new, unworn underwear will be accepted.
  • Group same size, same gender underwear in a Ziploc bag and secure with tape. Tape tag on outside of bag.
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