The GREAT Kids and Teen Sale

Spring/Summer  Consignment Sale

March 1st - 6th      

Helpful Hints

This will assist you in preparing your items so that you can have the best results from your sale and to give you guidelines on what will be accepted.  We pride ourselves in having a professional and quality sale and want you to benefit from our experience.

• Iron
• No stains (Oxiclean or Recipe below)

        Recipe for Stubborn Stain Remover
1C Calgon Bath Soap
1C Clorox 2 Powder
1C Powder Detergent (any brand)
Add ingredients to washer and fill with hot water.  Agitate until ingredients are mixed.  Add clothing.  Agitate for 2-3 minutes.  Stop cycle and allow clothing to soak overnight.  Run through the normal wash cycle in the morning with an extra rinse. **May not work on every stain, may cause fabric discoloration or shrinkage.

•  Bulk sleepers - pin a couple of sleepers together and sell for higher price
• Very current styles
•  Sell outfits as ensembles (put pants with a shirt even if not bought together) people think they are getting a better deal if it is sold as an outfit
•  Price high and let be reduced (20% - 30% of retail for clothes, 40% - 50% of retail for toys & equipment - must be in excellent condition)
• Price according to what you think you would spend on that item
• Name brands can be priced higher
• Put multiple books in a bag and sell as set
•  Clean strollers & outside toys
•  Describe on tag if it is a New item or Never been used or Worn once
• Write on tag retail price if you know
• Attach description and or instruction to toys if you have it or go on manufactures website and print off.
•  Use original boxes and containers if you have them
•  Attach accessories to outfits and sell as a set
• Most shoppers are not interested in purchasing items at a consignment sale from stores such as (WalMart, Kmart, Target, etc.) unless in great condition and reasonably priced.  Please price these items for $3.00 and under.