Tagging
We recommend that items be priced 1/2 to 1/3 of original price. All items should be brought in clean and in working condition. A little preparation on your part will bring in more money. Taking the time to iron clothing makes a big difference. Please remember, "The better items look, the better they sell!"
Making Tags:
For Electronic Tags:
* Note: Once you are ready to print your tags, you must use White card stock, 65-67. The barcode will run and will not be legible if these are not used. You can buy these at office supply stores as well as Wal-Mart.
* Once you are registered via my consignment manager.
* Select Price from a drop down menu
* Check "discount" box if you want your item to go half price on the last day of the sale (If you do NOT, leave it blank)
* Check "donate" box if you want your item to be donated if it does not sell by the end of the sale (If you decide to donate, your item will automatically go half price on the last day)
* Choose a size from the drop down menu
* Brand Name: type in the brand and type of clothing item (ex. Gymboree dress)
* Description: type in a very short description of your item (ex. red and black flowered)
* Choose a category from the drop down menu (ex. Girls Clothing)
* Power tagger option: to be used for multiple items with the same information (ex. my little pony accessories, if you have 3 ziploc bags full and want each to sell for $5, simply enter 3 in power tagging and 3 item numbers will be issued and 3 tags will print, one for each bag).
* Click on the add item box. You will see your item and the details.
* If you need to change a detail, click on the edit item button. If you want your item numbers to be in order, you must edit items and not remove them. After you have edited your item, click the update item button and the details will be changed.
* You have not entered your item into the computer system.
* To enter your next item, click enter items at the top of the page.
* To see a list of all of your entered items, go to "Manage Inventory" at the top of the page.
* All of your items will be listed at the bottom of the page.
* You may edit items on this page using the "Item Actions".
* To print tags, click on "Print Tags" at the top of the page. You can print 8 tags per page. You must use white 65-67 cardstock. If you use paper, the barcode will bleed and not scan.
* All items will be saved in the system. You DO NOT have to enter all tags at once.
For Hand Writing Tags:
* Use 3x5 index cards to tag your items
* Turn the index card vertically
* In the upper left hand corner and the lower left hand corner write the price of your item (all items should be priced in dollar increments- no $0.50).
* Please use the $3.00 rule- no items should come in priced under $3.00 (if an item alone cannot bring $3.00 it may be combined with another similar item and then priced at $3.00-ex. a matching shirt and pair of shorts hung together for $3.00)
* In the upper right hand corner write the size of the item (ex. Size 3T)
* In the middle of the card write the description of the item (be specific in case the tag and item become separated- ex. Old Navy white tank top with American flag)
* Under the description, you must type an item number. Each item must have its own number. For example, if you have 25 items. You will tag them Item #1, Item #2, etc.
* Under the item #, you must write DISCOUNT and either YES if you want it to go half price on the last day or NO if you do not want your item to go half price.
* In the lower right hand corner write your consignor number.
* If you want your item donated to a local charity if it does not sell, please put a D in the lower left hand corner.
* Note: Color of ink on the card no longer matters as the DISCOUNT section determines if your item goes half or remains full price.
Example of Written Index Card:
Price: Size:
(8.00) (2T)
Item Description:
(Gymboree Red Dress)
Item #1
(Each item must have a different item number.)
DISCOUNT: YES or NO
(Write Yes or No beside discount. This determines if your item goes half price.)
Price: Consignor #
(8.00)
D
Attaching tags to clothes:
* All clothes should be brought in on children’s hangers with all buttons buttoned, zippers zipped, snaps snapped, etc.
* Pants need to be safety pinned to a regular hanger (not folded over so they can be seen well).
* Outfits with one tag should be hung together with the shirt on the hanger and the pants/shorts/skirt safety pinned to the back of the shirt or on two hangers rubber banded together.
* The hanger opening should be on the left when the item is facing you (the hanger will look like a question mark).
* On clothing, the tag should be safety pinned to the upper right hand corner of the item when it is facing you.
See example:
Tagging other items:
* Tags to other items should be attached with one strip of clear packing tape across the top of the index card to insure the tag stays with the item as it is handled during the sale.
* Books should be grouped in Ziploc bags with 3-4 books in each, the tag should be taped to the outside of the Ziploc bag.
* Toys should have all loose pieces placed in Ziploc bags and taped to the toy along with the tag.
* Shoes should be safety pinned or tied together with yarn with the tag pinned to the tie.
* Bedding should be placed in original packages or extra large Ziploc bags with the tag taped to the outside of the bag.
* Loose items like bibs, cloth diapers, and diapers should be placed in Ziploc bags with the tag taped to the outside of the bag.
Confused? E-mail us at beachbabieskidsale@gmail.com
