How to Consign with KidStuff Sale
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How to Be a Successful KidStuff Seller?
Read the Seller Info & Instructions First
Let us help you make the most profit from your unused KidStuff items! We’ve been helping families throughout Kentuckiana do us that for over 23 years!
- Our sellers love to clear clutter, make money and shop for great deals! We love providing the opportunity to do all three! We’ve developed some tips to help our sellers maximize their profits and reduce the amount of unsold merchandise. Once you have registered, we will send you a link to the private Seller Info and Update page of our website. After reading the instructions on the page feel free to reach out to us at support@kidstuffsale.com or (502)209-9899 for assistance. We’re happy to help!
- Let us help you achieve the best sell-through rate possible. KidStuff will provide the tools and tricks to make the most money from your unused KidStuff. No seller wants to go to the time and trouble to prep and tag items then carry home armloads of unsold, overpriced, or items with lost tags or that didn’t pass inspection. Those unsold items will be even older and more dated the following year and worth even less money. BONUS! We also have special incentives for those with high sell-through rates.
What can I sell at KidStuff Sale?
What we WILL accept
Each seller is invited to consign up to 200 hanging clothing items – appropriate for the seasonal event. CLEAN, gently worn (no piling, spots, fading, excessive wear & odor free) sizes Newborn-14
For Fall & Winter Events: Fall/Winter/Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas/Valentine Clothing & Shoes
For Spring /Summer Event: Spring/Summer/Valentine’s/Easter Clothing & Shoes Lighter cardigan/vest sweaters, light jackets, long sleeve button downs will be accepted
Athletic wear, dance. gymnastics, sportswear & gear-shoes, leotards, accessories, equipment
“Dress Up” clothing accepted year round.
Seasonal shoes must be clean: scuff and dirt free, please. Athletic Shoes must be clean, boots, and cleats clean.
Maternity Clothing – 5 pieces per seller / current in style and season please!
WILL NOT accept
No Recalled Items.
Use these resources for an updated list of recalled items:
wemakeitsafer.com and/or www.cpsc.gov
As stated on our consignor agreement, each seller is
FALL September EVENT: NO seersucker, sundresses, bathing suits, tank tops – no summer clothing.
SPRING EVENT: NO corduroy, turtlenecks, long sleeve tees; button downs are fine. Halloween costumes, Christmas/Fall themed clothing is for the Fall Sale
NEW: Bedding limited to Pottery Barn only. This is the only b
NO bagged clothing – no exceptions. Car seats and infant car seat carriers. (Infant strollers must remove the car seat portion)
- Used nipples, pacifiers or rubber coated silverware/food items/cups
- Breast Pumps, comforters, quilts, bumper pads (
nwt withtag can be sold), mattresses (foam are acceptable).
- Opened cardboard box puzzles (wooden, peg and floor puzzles accepted)
- VHS and
adult themed books, DVD’s - Cribs manufactured before June 28, 2011. (Refer to our “Can I sell my crib?” document in the Consignor Resources for complete info)
NO baby bedding (sets or pieces) (unless Pottery Barn–this is the only category that resells)
No grab bag of smaller random toys
No open cardboard box puzzles.
No used chewable infant toys with water or gel.
What we accept:
Each seller is invited to enter up to 300 total items.
Clothing limit of 200 hanging garments per seller. Clothing must be CLEAN, gently worn clothing (no piling, spots, fading, excessive wear & be odor-free)
Restock sellers – 200 items total, 100 hanging garments per sellers
Spring 2020 we are accepting size Newborn to 18.
Athletic wear, dance. gymnastics, sportswear & gear-shoes, leotards, accessories, equipment
“Dress Up” clothing accepted year-round.
Seasonal shoes must be clean: scuff and dirt-free, please. Athletic Shoes must be clean, boots, and cleats clean. See additional information in the How to Prepare Your Items section below.
NEW: Bedding limited to Pottery Barn only. Crib sheets and infant blankets all brands.
Toys – Toys – Toys – they sell great! Wipe them down, put in fresh dollar store batteries.
Infant equipment – clean and with batteries.
Maternity Clothing – TBD close to tagging deadline based on inventory. If it is determined we can take maternity, registered sellers will be notified via email.
What we will NOT accept:
No Recalled Items.
Use these resources for an updated list of recalled items:
wemakeitsafer.com and/or www.cpsc.gov
As stated on our consignor agreement, each seller is responsible for checking the recall list for each and every item they put in the event. Sellers take full responsibility for the items put in the sale.
NO bagged garments/clothing – no exceptions. Bagged socks and underwear are fine – LIKE NEW condition only, please!
Used nipples – remove from bottles
No rubber coated silverware/food items/cups
Breast Pumps unless new in box / never used.
NO VHS tapes or adult-themed DVD’s or books
Cribs manufactured before June 28, 2011. (Refer to our “Can I sell my crib?” document in the Consignor Resources for complete info)
No bathtubs manufactured before Oct. 2, 2017
NO baby bedding (sets or pieces) (unless Pottery Barn–this is the only category that resells)
No grab bag of smaller random toys
No used chewable infant toys with water or gel.
Preparing Your Items to Sell Well
Check out our tips below to best prepare your items to sell well
Pricing Your Items
Price right for big earning$!
The secret to great sell-thru:
Price your items to SELL!
- A good rule of thumb is to price items at 25–35% of the original retail value, depending on the brand and condition of the item. If you are struggling to price an item, ask yourself what you would pay for it if you were a shopper. For example, if you value the item at $5, price it at $3.50 or $4 to ensure it sells before Discount Day (see FAQ item 13).
- Say YES, to discount on your barcode tag – our most successful sellers always discount on Discount Day. If it is still there at the end of the sale it may be overpriced. You don’t want to carry home armloads of unsold garments!
- Everyone has lots of clothes to sell. In order to make money with your clothing items, you must price competitively. Only ask 1/3rd–1/4th of the retail price.
- If an item was gifted and you aren’t sure of the retail price, compare it to the prices of similar items currently online or in stores.
- If an item is like new, still has tags, or is a specialty item, consider pricing at 1/3rd of the retail price.
Tagging Your Items
How to Create, Print and Attach Barcode Tags
Using My Consignment Manger to Create Barcode Tags
KidStuff Sale utilizes MyConsignmentManager (MyCM) to allow you to electronically enter all of your items, print your tags, and manage your inventory. The cost of using this system is included in your registration fee.
Benefits to you:
- Easy to use
- Electronically enter your tags from any computer, tablet or phone with internet access
- Calculate your potential sales
- Print lists of your sold and unsold inventory
- Print an itemized donation list (unsold items) for your taxes
- Transfer unsold items from one KidStuff Sale to another without retagging
- View sold items before picking up unsold items and receiving payment
- Access begins when you register for a sale
Creating Detailed Barcode Tags
Creating Detailed Barcode Tags
Some consignors choose to enter detailed information for each of their barcode tags. Detailed information can be beneficial in the case that a tag falls off an item. (Read about our item preparation tips here.) To learn how to Power Tag, click here.
How to Create Detailed Tags
- Organize your items into groups by type: toys, clothing, equipment, etc. Sort all clothing by gender, type, and size.
- Enter your items into MyCM. Sorting before entering items will save you time, as you’ll only have to re-enter the price and description for each new item. Item categories remain the same until you change them.
- Edit your tags through the Manage Inventory Here you can print inventory reports, edit groups of or individual items, or see a Projected Settlement Report based on the items you’ve entered into the system.
- As you enter your items, remember to use the Description field to provide brief details about each item. Include size (i.e. Junior, Toddler, Youth), brand (i.e. Gymboree, Lands End), and other descriptions (i.e. color, size, # of pieces). The Description information helps with security, placing your items in the appropriate areas of the sales floor, and locating items for pick-up.
- Size your items appropriately, so they are placed in the best area for buyers to see. Clothing is organized by gender and size. Since the Size field does not offer ranges, please defer to the smaller size if your item has a range. (For example, sizes 10-12 should be tagged as a size 10.)
- Print tags any time you want: in intervals or all at once when you finish entering your items. Please print tags only on white cover stock or card stock 67 lb. weight or heavier.
- Check your tags to make sure the barcode is clear and is not excessively dark. (The ‘normal’ setting is best to use when printing.)
- Tag your items with safety pins by attaching the tag to the top, right-hand side of the clothing (see image below). Hangers should be open to the left like a question mark (?). When applying tape to the toys, equipment, and other items, please do not put tape on the barcode.
- Each item must have a unique barcode item # – never reprint a barcode tag page. Sellers are paid once per barcode #.
Power Tagging - Pros and Cons
Some consignors choose to enter detailed information for each of their barcode tags. Detailed information is very beneficial for a number of reasons.
- If a tag falls off during the event we can attempt to match the tag if a buyer wants to purchase your item or when an untagged items is brought to the unsellable area. We do not sell items without barcode tags.
- Sellers are able to track specific items during the sale – determine if you’ve priced well and use that information for future events. You KNOW what sells and when.
- Sellers are able to print a detailed unsolds report at the end of the sale so you can determine if its worth the time to pick up remaining items or simply donate them.
- Detailed tags make pick up easier as you know specifically what items should be on the sale floor.
- Your inventory management is more meaningful – if you decide to reprint a tag, change a discount status or price before check-in you can easily find the item.
PRO If you would rather not enter your item detail online by using MyCM, you can create pre-priced barcode tags and enter your item data by hand. Power Tagging is fast and easy if online reporting and tracking are not important to you.
Power Tagging Instructional Video
How to print your barcode tags
After you enter your items, you can print at home (by selecting Print Tags and following prompts), or you can use one of our partner printers.
When printing at home:
- Select Print Tags at the top of the page
- In the Show [ ] Entries drop-down menu, select the maximum number to print all entries
- Check the All checkbox
- Click Generate Tags
- This will print to a .pdf. You must have Adobe to open this file. Choose to save to your computer or to print.
When printing with a KidStuff Sale partner printer:
Our partner printers will print your PDF on required 60+ lb. white cardstock and cut them if you’d like. The service is wonderful and the tags scan great–meaning faster register lines! With our partner printers, you save ink, paper, and time!
The bundle of tags shown below (approx. 300 tags) costs $8.00*. *Prices will vary depending on partner printer – call to confirm current pricing! Copy Palace is the best deal – we suggest you check pricing before you choose printer.
Simply create your tag PDF file within the system and save it to your hard drive. Address an email to the printer of your choice and attach the PDF file. Be sure to specify that you want the tags printed on 60+ lb. card stock and cut!
Need help with emailing your tag PDF? Contact us!
Here is a sample of the tags you can create using MyConsignmentManager! Learn more about detailed barcode tagging here.
Printing Partners
Louisville
Middletown Printing & Copying
11714 Old Shelbyville Road
Louisville, KY 40243
(502) 244-8711
copiestogo@bellsouth.net
Copy Palace, Inc.
open Monday – Friday
11003 Bluegrass Parkway
Suite 510
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 254-5300
copyboy.rl@gmail.com
Office Depot
1850 Hurstbourne Parkway
Louisville, KY 40220
(502) 491-6725
ods02338cpc@officedepot.com
Oldham County
Fine Print Shop
4725 W. Highway 146
Buckner, KY 40010
(502) 222-0208
fineprintshop@gmail.com
Southern Indiana
Office Depot
310 New Albany Plaza (State St)
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-0899
ods02384cpc@officedepot.com
Office Depot
706 E Lewis And Clark Parkway
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 283-8364
ods00331cpc@officedepot.com
Tagging Supplies and Tag Placement
Check In Your Items
Grouping non-clothing items
Group nonclothing items by type as outlined below. Pack in disposable containers (i.e. cardboard boxes, larger paper shopping bags, etc.) and number accordingly:
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- #1 Shoes, Back Packs, Purses
- #2 Books, Puzzles, Games, Crafts
- #3 Sheets, Blankets, Pottery Barn Bedding, Room Décor, Room Accessories
- #4 Kids Accessories, Belts, Underwear, Socks, Training Pants
- #5 Spring/summer: Pool Toys, Floats, Life Jackets (Swimsuits Go With Clothing) & Easter Items / Accessories
- #5 Fall/Winter: Winter Hats, Scarfs, Mittens, Gloves & Halloween Accessories
- #6 Toys (Larger Toys That Would Not Fit in An Ikea Bag Don’t Have To Be Boxed/Bagged)
- #7 Electronics, DVD, CD, Etc.
- #8 Sporting Goods (Training Pants Should Be Boxed with Clothing, Cleats Should Be Boxed with Shoes)
- #9 Infant Goods / Gear: Feeding, Infant Blankets, Home Safety, Crib Accessories, Car Seat Accessories, Onesies, Sleepers, Diaper Bags (Boppie Pillows, Tubs, Diaper Genies and Gates Do Not Need Boxed)
- #10 Items That Does Not Fit in Category 1-8.
- See Picture
Write the category #, contents and your seller # on the outside of each box/bag.Items will still go through the inspection process once on the sale floor.
Arrive for Standard Check-In
- Pull up to the unloading area at the event venue.
- Unload our vehicle into the lobby/greeting area and then park your vehicle away from the unloading area.
- Place non-clothing items in designated areas – look for signage.
- Hang grouped clothing on racks by gender and by size
- Detailed instructions for how items are to be prepared for the sale floor will be communicated as the process differs by the venue.
- Donate All sellers and Sell Through incentive winners see Valet Check-In
- Restock sellers will floor their items at the scheduled restock time.
- Check-in procedures may be adjusted due to venue issues / covid-19, etc. Changes will be communicated to registered sellers via email.
Check in numbered box image
Getting Paid
Optional Pick-up Unsold Items
- Pick up of unsold items is optional – refer to the seller timeline for designed times to claim your unsold items. Check your settlement account to determine what is unsold. Plan for boxes or bags to gather your items.
- All unclaimed items will be offered at our Dollar Dash Fundraiser sale with proceeds donated to charity. Sellers that donate items will be provided a tax donation slip and may also generate an unsold item report from the tagging system.
- All sellers are invited to join us for the Dollar Dash fundraiser event. See the event timeline for the date and time. Individual sale proceeds are usually transferred to the seller PayPal account within 10-14 *days of the event.
Transferring Inventory
*Not all events offer to transfer/ not all items can be transferred.
Once you enter a barcode into our system, you can edit, transfer, and reprint it for future events. Note: The previous sale must be unlocked by KidStuff in order for you to access the unsold items that you want to transfer. This is usually done one or two days after the close of that sale.
How to Transfer
- Register and log into the upcoming sale and go to Manage Inventory.
- Under S
elect a Sale, choose the previous sale and click Select Sale. You’ll now be looking at the previous sale’s inventory and will notice items are marked Sold or Unsold. - To transfer only the Unsold items, locate the column titled Status at the top, select Unsold, and click on Refresh. The list will now contain only the items which didn’t sell at the previous sale.
- Select the items and barcode tags you want to transfer by clicking on the appropriate checkboxes or select the Check All box. Choose only those items that are accepted for the upcoming season.
- MyCM will store
ooff-season barcode data for up to 18 mo. - Under the Other section on the right side, click on Item Transfers.
- Use the drop-down box to select the upcoming sale.
- Once you have transferred your items, go back to the Select a Sale drop-down box. Select the upcoming sale option and click on Select a Sale button. You have now confirmed that your previous inventory is now in the upcoming sale.
Tried these steps and still need help? Contact Support@KidStuffSale.com
Transferring barcodes from one KidStuff Sale to another is easy! Whether you are joining us the same season at another event location, or saving items for the next season sale – once the tagging work is done transferring unsold items is super easy!