We are thrilled to be able to offer sellers a state-of-the-art computerized tagging system. Here are some of the benefits:

*You will receive an on-line inventory list.
*Through your computer you can check your sales throughout the week.
*You can pick up your check on Saturday afternoon, or will receive it in the mail within a week.
*We can also ensure faster check-out.
*And, best of all...NO MORE hand-writing all of those tags!!!

The process is simple once you become familiar with it! Follow the steps below to get started:

1. Gather and Organize

Here are the items you will need:
*address label stickers for your barcode stickers - 30 per page measuring (three columns of 10) 1"x2 5/8".
*3x5 index cards (can be cut in half) or string
*hangers - can be purchased inexpensively at WalMart, Dollar Tree, Target…
*safety pins - please use medium sized pins (no straight or clothes pins)
*ziplocks - great to gather small items, please tape up the top with clear packing tape
*clear packing tape - use to secure boxes or ziplocks, or to attach pieces
*sharpie marker - to mark ziplocks with your id#

2. Prepare your sale items

*Clothing sells best when it is presented nicely. Please take time to wash and iron your clothes (if needed). Please be sure to button all buttons, snap all snaps, and zip all zippers. All clothing must be on hangers (children’s size hangers, preferably) with the hook facing to the left as you look at the front of the item - it will look like a question mark. If you have a 2-piece set you have two options. You may use two different hangers and use a rubber band to hold them together, or pin the pants on the outside of the shirt in the back and secure to hanger with a safety pin if possible. If there is a possiblity that your item will slide off of the hanger, please use a safety pin to secure it to the hanger (clothes don’t sell well on the floor!).

*PLEASE: Sort your clothing by size and gender. This will make your data entry, tagging and drop-off much quicker and easier. Clothing not sorted, tagged or hung properly will not be put on the racks.
*Shoes can be the most difficult to tag. The ideal way is to use a hang tag attached to the eyelet or pinned to the shoe laces. If you are using index cards, or you are not confident that the tag will stay attached, please put them in a ziplock, tape the tag inside, and put your id# on both the ziplock and the sole of your shoes. Shoes not in a ziplock will be attached together with plastic ties when you check them in.
*Blankets, comforters and bedding should be hung on hangers if possible. If not, please put in a large plastic bag (WalMart sells huge ziplocks that would work). Please attach a complete description of what is included. A picture of the set is helpful.
*Games and puzzles and toy sets (such as legos) must be complete. Please check to make sure all pieces are present and then tape up the box on all sides. Puzzles can be covered in Saran Wrap to hold pieces in place and put inside a ziplock.
*Toys should included all pieces and have all pieces securely attached. Put all pieces in a ziplock, tape the top of the bag very well, and tape securely to the toy. Items with pieces not secured well will not be accepted.

3. Attach index cards

*With a safety pin (no straight pins or clothes pins please) attach a blank 3x5 index card or hanging tag to each of your items. Attach to the right top corner of your clothing item as you look at it (this will make it visible as shoppers are looking through the racks). You will later stick your computer printed label to this card.
*If there is no way to pin a tag to toys and equipment, please use a piece of packing tape to attach it. Make sure it is in a highly visible area. If you are attaching it to a ziplock, use a sharpie to write your id# and price on the bag as well, in case the tag gets separated from the bag. All parts that go with toys must be attached very well. Toys with pieces not well secured will not be allowed.

4. Prepare for computer entry

Gather all of your items in a pile on the floor next to your computer.
A few things to remember as you are pricing your items:

*Clothing Sizes -- Please use only “number” sizes – never Small, Medium, Large, etc. for children's clothing. If you don't see your size, be sure to scroll down to see more sizes. Please translate all Small, Medium, Large tags to their "number" value. Many of our shoppers are shopping for grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, etc. and may not be familiar with what a GAP size XXS means. Doing this will help your clothing sell better. Also, if a size tag states a size range, please enter the item as the smaller size. At the event the item should be placed on the rack for the smaller size. For example, if the size tag reads 2 to 3 years, then it would be placed with the size “2” items for the event.
*When pricing, a good rule of thumb is 1/4 to 1/3 of retail. However, price your items as if you were purchasing them. Please price in whole dollars and no items under $1.

Go to the Registering/Pricing Section to enter a new batch of items to price or access a previous batch of items.

*****Please Remember: You need to see if you are going to be able to print your own labels or if you will need us to print your labels. Don’t wait until the last minute! Our deadline for printing labels is Saturday, March 8th at midnight. You may have as many batches as you would like, so try printing a small batch early on. You can do this on regular paper, but make sure that it will fit correctly on your labels.