• Children's clothing, infant through size 14, gently used or new with tags (Spring/Summer only)
• Maternity clothing (current styles, Spring/Summer only)
• Clean Spring/Summer children's shoes in like-new condition, including cleats, dance shoes, etc
• Children's furniture in good working order - cribs, changing tables, toddler beds, bassinets, highchairs, etc (must be assembled at Camp Harlow during consignor drop-off); if you are in doubt as to whether a large item is acceptable for the sale, you may email us pictures for pre-approval before you drop-off
• Baby equipment - pack 'n plays, strollers, exersaucers, playgyms, bouncer seats, baby carriers, etc
• Carseats and booster seats under five years old (please call DOT @ 800-424-9393 to ensure that they have not been recalled)               Carseat waiver in PDF
• Nursery items - clean, gently used bedding, Boppy pillows, baby bathtubs, monitors (under five years old), mobiles, etc
• Kids' toys, including small ones like action figures and blocks, as well as large ones like play kitchens and rocking horses (all toys must be in good working order with batteries included and no broken or missing pieces)
• Pretend play, dress-up clothes, and very gently loved dolls
• Sports equipment, clean and in like-new condition
• Children's bikes, ride-on toys and wagons in GREAT condition
• Books, including children's storybooks, as well as those on pregnancy, childbirth and childcare
• Children's games, with all associated pieces
• Electronics, including Leap Pads, Nintendo/Playstation systems and games, handheld video games, etc
• Movies on VHS and DVD
• Any kid-related item in good condition!
  

• Clothing that is out-of-date, out-of-season, stained, torn, faded, with missing buttons or broken zippers
• Any recalled item - check the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website at www.cpsc.gov if in doubt about a particular item
• T-shirts from schools, camps, sporting events, vacation spots, etc. (basic t-shirts  or those that coordinate with outfits are accepted)
• Basic white onesies, unless new in original packaging (we will accept printed or embellished onesies and ones that are part of an outfit)
• Adult clothing, with the exception of maternity clothes
• Used bottles, sippy cups, plates, utensils, pacifiers or nipples
• Stuffed animals (except those that "do" something, like Tickle Me Elmo, Build-A-Bear animals with accessories, etc)
• Underwear (unless new in original packaging)
• Cloth diapers or diaper covers, unless new
• Potty seats/chairs, unless new and never used
• Diaper pails that have not been used with liners (those such as Diaper Genie, Diaper Champ, etc will be accepted)
• Battery operated  items without batteries
• Carseats, booster seats or infant carriers older than five years
• Anything broken or with missing parts

Materials Needed to Prepare Items for Sale:

Hangers (wire are preferred, but you may use plastic if you cannot obtain them)
3x5 inch index cards (or cardstock cut to 3x5 size; NO STICKY NOTES!)
One inch or larger safety pins (no stick pins!)
Pen or marker to write tag descriptions (no pencil, please!)
Red marker if planning on marking some items "No Discount"
Ziploc bags
Clear packaging tape
Blue painter's tape


Pricing Items:

Consignors set their own prices, using only whole dollar increments (no items under $1.00).  A general rule for pricing items is to calculate 25-50% of the original retail price paid.  When deciding on price points, the consignor should keep in mind the popularity, brand, and condition of the item.  On Half Price Day, the last day of the sale, any item that has not previously sold will be 50% off the tagged price, unless the consignor writes ND (No Discount) in red on the tag.  If you plan to give your unsold items away after the sale, consider letting them go half price on the last day so that you're able to get some money for them.  Again, we encourage consignors to set their prices at levels they are comfortable with, but if you need a reference, click here to consult our Pricing Guide.


Tagging Instructions:

Every item that Consignors include in the consignment sale MUST be tagged with a 3x5 inch index card (or cardstock cut to 3x5 size - smaller tags get lost!), positioned vertically.  We will use these tags to calculate Consignors' earnings, so the consistent size is important so that small tags do not get lost amid larger ones.  PLEASE do not use Post-It notes, small slips of paper, masking tape, or anything other than 3x5 cards to create your tags, or we will have to have you re-tag everything at Consignor Drop-Off!

The tags must be attached to clothing and other soft items with one inch or larger safety pins, pinned horizontally through the top of the index card.  The writing on the card should begin one inch down from the top of the card.  Cards will be cut off the items when being purchased at the sale, so this positioning  is important for us to quickly and easily do so.  Plastic items like toys should have their tags firmly affixed with packaging tape, while on items such as books, tags should be attached with blue painter's tape, so as not to damage the covers.  The Consignor should legibly print the following information on the tags (see example tag below):



Consignor number: the consignor number should be written one inch down from the top of the card, on the left-hand side.  It consists of the initials of the Consignor's first and last name and the last four digits of that person's phone number (ex. Jennie Rhinehart, phone 302-1787, should write her Consignor number as JR1787). 

Size of item - if the item has a size, as in the case of clothing and shoes, the size should be written on the right-hand side of the card, approximately one inch down from the top of the card and directly across from the consignor number. Sizes must be numerical, as they will be organized in number order - no Small, Medium, Large, except in the case of maternity clothes.

Brand and description of item - In the middle of the card, the Consignor should write the item's brand name and a brief description (ex. Gymboree polkadot dress with bloomers).  In the case of a more expensive item, such as a piece of furniture or a stroller system, it is sometimes helpful to write the original retail price, thereby demonstrating to the shopper what a good deal it is.  The Consignor may also occasionally provide a comment or extra bit of information about the item, such as, "jacket is reversible," or "instructions included in the box."

Price - The consignor should print the price of the item in the bottom right corner of the card, in whole dollar amounts (no 25 cent or 50 cent increments).

ND or No Discount - On Half Price Day, the last day of the sale, anything that Consignors have not marked "ND" in bold, red marker will be sold at half the price listed on the card.  In the example card above, the dress is listed as No Discount.  If someone bought the dress on Half Price Day, they would still pay the listed price of $10.  However, if the consignor had chosen not to write ND on the card, the shopper would pay $5 for the dress on Half Price Day.  If the consignor is planning on donating the item to charity if it does not sell, it would be wise to allow it to go for half price on the last day. 

Hanging Instructions for Clothing:

• PLEASE carefully check your clothing for stains that may have risen while being stored BEFORE hanging and tagging them! We do not want you to waste your time preparing items that WILL be returned to you at drop-off, or later pulled from the sales floor if a stain is discovered after the sale begins.  Consider how frustrated you would be if you purchased an item at the sale and later discovered that it was stained...please look carefully with that in mind.  Lighting can affect your ability to see stains, so view them by natural light whenever possible.  Often a quick wash will remove the stain and the item may still be entered in the sale! 
• Clothes should be hung on hangers with the hook pointed to the LEFT as you are looking at the garment (see diagram below).  Wire hangers are preferred if you are able to obtain them, but we will accept plastic if you are not.  Please use child-sized  hangers for infant and smaller toddler sizes (OR adult wire hangers may be bent down on the sides to adapt them to fit the smaller garments).   Please see the FAQ page for more information on where to find wire hangers and why we request you use them when possible.
• Tags should be pinned VERTICALLY to the RIGHT side of the garment with one inch or larger safety pins (no straight pins or tiny gold pins may be used).  If you believe the material would be damaged (as in the case of silk, very lightweight cotton, etc) by pinning the tag directly on the garment, you may affix the 3x5 card to the garment's tag
• Pants should be pinned by the waistband to the angled sides of the hanger in the manner shown in the example below - don't pin them to the bottom of the hanger, as the pins will slide, causing the garment to look sloppy.
• If shirts or dresses are in danger of sliding off the hanger, it is advisable to pin the shoulders of the garment to the hanger as well.  Items will not sell if they are in a wrinkled heap on the floor!!
• In the case of a two-piece set, first hang the shirt, then turn the hanger over and pin the pants by the waist to the back of the hanger, with the pin catching the hanger to support the pants

Preparing Shoes

Shoes must be exceptionally clean and in like-new condition - bring only your best 10 pair, regardless of size.  No scuffed, worn or dirty shoes will be accepted, nor will those that are not appropriate to the season.  If the shoes can be securely attached together through the laces with a large safety pin, ribbon, or plastic zip ties, it is preferable to do so, as items generally sell better when they are not in bags.  However, if there are no laces and they may not otherwise be kept together as a pair, place the shoes in a Ziploc bag with the tag taped with clear packing tape. 

Preparing Toys

Toys should be very clean, in good working condition, and include all associated pieces.  Tags may be attached to soft toys with safety pins, and to plastic toys with clear packaging tape.  If a toy comes with multiple pieces, those pieces should be placed in a Ziploc bag, and then the opening of the bag should be securely taped shut with clear packing tape, with the tag taped to the outside.  Imagine your toy in the hands of an industrious little toddler and tape accordingly!  We are not responsible for lost or damaged pieces.  Toys typically sell very well, particularly those appropriate for ages 3 and above, so clean out those toy boxes!!


Preparing Books, Videos, Games, Puzzles

When attaching tags to books, videos, games, or puzzles, please use blue painter's tape (which has a more temporary hold than some other kinds of tape) to avoid ruining their covers.  Board games and puzzles in a box MUST include all associated pieces (please write "all pieces included" on the tag so the shopper is reassured that is the case), with the box securely taped shut with painter's tape so they stay together.  Puzzles that are not in a box (such as board puzzles) may be covered with cellophane wrap to keep the pieces in place, or put inside a Ziploc bag with the opening taped closed with clear packing tape, tag attached to the outside.

Preparing Bedding and Room Decor Sets

Often people put bedding sets in large plastic bags in order to keep them clean, but this makes it difficult for customers to view the pattern or visualize their room dressed with the items.  If you put bedding in a bag, consider printing a picture of the set on the bed and attaching it to the set so that customers are more likely to want to take a closer look!  Multi-piece decor sets may be sold as a group and tagged 1 of 3, 2 of 3, and so on.  Alternatively, you may consider offering pieces such as rugs, lamps, and the like individually for shoppers who may want to add one or two pieces  to their child's room without buying the whole set.