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

1. Organize your items into groups by type: toys, clothing, equipment, etc. Sort all clothing by gender, type, and size.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.)
6. 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.
7. Check your tags to make sure the barcode is clear and is not excessively dark. (The ‘normal’ setting is best to use when printing.)
8. 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.

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

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:

1. Select Print Tags at the top of the page
2. In the Show [  ] Entries drop-down menu, select the maximum number to print all entries
3. Check the All checkbox
4. Click Generate Tags
5. This will print to a .pdf. You must have Adobe to open this file. Choose to save to your computer or to print.