Tag, Prep & Price

Tagging Deadline:

Friday Jan 31, 2025 11:59pm

Here’s How To Prepare Your Items…

CardStock Tags

Print tags on WHITE 65lb+ cardstock (DO NOT USE regular paper or color cardstock).
6 tags will print per page w/your printer (be sure barcode crisp/not faded!)

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Tools Needed

Attach tags w/tagging guns or small safety pins (no large safety pins or straight pins)

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Tag Placement

Secure tags via pins or tag gun on TOP CENTER back collar/waistband on actual clothing tag or on items left sleeve inner seam flap. Do NOT tag way down inside clothing or on hemlines. Pull price tags outside of clothing

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Tagless Item Placement

Tag less shirt: tag on LEFT sleeve thru the inside extra seam fabric. Bottoms: pin on belt loop or use safety pin/tag gun on seam of waist band. Pull price tags outside of clothing.

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WARNING

Pull price tags out so VISIBLE-don’t tuck in! Don’t tag way down inside the clothing. Tag on left side of clothing. Cashiers can’t hunt for tags.

Do NOT leave holes in fabric. Do NOT tag thru front of clothing w/safety pin or tagging guns! ONLY tag on seam, tag or inside extra fabric on seams where a tiny hole will NOT be seen.

Price items 60-70% OFF original retail price

How to Price Right

#1 TIP: Consider what you’d pay for the item
Minimum hung clothing price $4. All other items minimum $3
Price competitively, as mall brands compete w/boutique brands.
Our buyers are willing to pay more for quality items, but price fair. Shoppers are turned off by overpricing.
Generally price 60-70% OFF retail price. With higher volume of infant sizes 0-24 months & the many gifts received price these sizes lower. If item is new, price higher & note “new” on tag.
Selling prices vary depending on the condition, demand & brand.
We’re happy to assist. Email us to preview pricing prior to printing tags.

Should You Discount?

Items sell quicker if priced right PRIOR to 50% sale. Don’t price higher considering what it would sell for at 1/2. More shoppers visit the first 3 days vs the last day. If you’re not comfortable with what it would sell for at 1/2 off, forego the option & price your items a little lower to start. All items (discount or not) remain on the sales floor for 1/2 Price Sale. Simply consider if you want to bring it home to store or earn cash now

Consider Donating

Help local families in need & select to donate some/all of your unsold items. All donated items benefit our chosen charities DESC and Positive Family Pivot

Prepping Clothing & Shoes

Strict limit on youth size 12 yrs+. Only 25 items per gender. Have more, email us
Hang ALL clothing (no bags)
Hanger must face LEFT like a question mark “?”
HANGERS to USE-
- Appropriate sized children’s hangers are BEST. Too small = slips to floor. Too large = stretched clothing
- NO ADULT size HANGERS for clothing UNDER size 8
- NO SMALL CHILD size HANGERS for clothing size 8+ (if you don’t use that size hanger in your closet, it won’t work on our racks & your clothing will be lost)
- Some stores will give hangers if you ask. Dollar Store/WalMart/Target sell cheap
- We offer 25 free shirt hangers
HOW TO HANG Pants/Skorts/Skirts/Shorts
- DO NOT hang pants/skirts folded OVER hangers. They won’t sell if they can’t be seen
- Hang flat & open on clip pant hangers or safety pin open on top part of triangle hangers (NO clothes pins) see visual pics below
- We offer pant hangers for .25
HOW TO HANG outfits/multiple pieces/accessories
- Secure Outfits: Prevent pieces from separating.
- Safety pin all pieces to each other (don’t leave visible holes)
- Rubber band hangers of multi pieces together
- Place accessories in Ziploc bags, safety pin to outfit
Item Prepping
- Launder & press clothing. They sell for more when presented at their best
- Close buttons/snaps/zippers & tie dress sashes
- Launder stored clothing to freshen up. Hard to notice storage spots are easily seen in our bright lights
- DO NOT MIX sizes -12M and 18M are NOT the same size. 6-12M and 12M are the same size.
- No MIXED Clustered Clothing: Pair ONLY “coordinating” pieces & SAME SIZE ONLY. Mixed brands fine. Non “Matching” Sets not be accepted. Sell ONE Outfit or multiple outfits that can all be intermixed. Matching tops w/bottoms or 2-3 similar style tops or similar bottoms accepted–ie, 2 polo shirts, 2 drifit shirts, 2 dresses or two tops w/match bottoms.
Shoes
- Secure together w/ buckles/laces, string/zip ties/ribbon etc. NO BAGS (unless robeez, pedipeds, ballet flats or brand new), NO BOXES allowed. Polish minor scuffs, Mr. Eraser works magic. WIPE DOWN to freshen. LAUNDER tennis shoes & cleats.
- Attach tags w/ safety pins. DO NOT hole punch your tags. This weakens the tag allowing it to tear off easily.

Prepping Toys & Equipment

Clean Baby Equipment & Large Toys
- The cleaner they are, the newer they look! Clorox wipes & Mr. Eraser work magic
- Vacuum or launder cloth pieces
- Bring your printed large item tags w/you to drop off to be attached to our security tags. Items not easily carried need claim tickets.
Secure all pieces well including cords. Little hands dig! Please note missing pieces on tag
Print photos of hard to see toys. Include instructions. Comparative new pricing sheets help items sell
Battery operated items MUST have working batteries ($1 store fine).
Collections of toys like Super Heroes, Trains, Barbies, American Girl/Doll Clothing etc need to be packaged in ziploc bags & secured w/tape. You don’t want little hands inside. Pictures of the items and/or index cards listing what’s inside are helpful too
Sell single books or clusters of books. Use ziplocs or plastic wrap & list books titles if not visible
Tape games/puzzle boxes, double check pieces. `

Tagging Tips

TAG DESCRIPTION: Brand name MUST be included on your price tag
DO NOT HOLE PUNCH your tags. Causes tag to fall off more easily
SHOE TAGGING Tips-Shoes over $25 must be pointed out to checker at drop off. SAFETY PIN tag to shoes (thru laces, buckles, canvas, elastic). Do NOT use tagging gun to secure tags or put ribbon/string thru the tag as they break off. Adding a piece of tape over the pin on the tag will add security.
BOOK TAGGING: Single books, secure tags w/tape. Groups of books, put in ziploc bags or wrap in plastic wrap, secure tags on outside. Secure bags/wraps closed w/packing tape. List book titles if not visible. Please DO NOT use ribbon, string or rubber bands. They come apart too easily.