Each consignor tags and prices all of their own items. Instructions on how to tag your items are given below. With each consignor tagging their items the same way, the Growing Kids Sale continues to be an organized, easy-to-shop consignment sale. We appreciate your attention to details as you prepare your items!
Using ONLY 3x5 index cards...
1. Describe each item in the middle section of the card.
2. Write the size & gender of the garment, if applicable, in the top right-hand corner.
3. If you want the item returned to you if it does not sell, place a red circled "R" for "Return" in the top left corner. All unsold items without this mark WILL BE DONATED.
4. Affix a barcode label sticker near the bottom edge of the card . A barcode label is REQUIRED on every card. To print barcodes for your tags on address labels at home, login to your Consignor Homepage and select "Order Barcodes". Your barcodes will print the price, consignor number and barcode, as well as specify whether or not you want the item to be sold at half-price on Saturday. For more information on printing barcodes, see Print Barcodes.
NOTES:
- See our Pricing Guidelines. Competitively price your items. PRICE TO SELL! We strongly encourage each of our consignors to carefully consider the pricing of their items. If our consignors continue pricing their items fairly, Growing Kids will continue to be a win-win for both consignors and shoppers! It is for these reasons that Growing Kids reserves the right to pull items from the sales floor that are considerably over-priced.
- Minimum item price of $1.00. Only $.50 increments.
- For added security and protection of your items:
- Place masking tape with your consignor number and price on the bottom of each large item
and on the bottom of each shoe ALONG WITH THE 3x5 card. This helps identify your item in case
the card is lost.
- For sets with multiple large pieces (furniture sets, etc), place the item's tag on one item, and
place a piece of masking tape with your consignor number and "Piece 1 of 3" (example) on each
additional item.
- Items with no barcode on the card will be sold at our discretion, but consignors cannot expect credit for those items since the item doesn't have a consignor number. Don't forget your barcodes!!!
- Write thorough descriptions on your tags! We constantly seek to match any lost tags to lost items, and the descriptions are CRUCIAL for this process and will greatly aid us in selling your items! Good descriptions include brand, type of outfit (dress, romper, pant set, etc), colors or patterns, material (corduroy, fleece, satin, etc), # of pieces, and any wording on the outfit. If your item qualifies as "NEW" or "Only worn twice", write that in your description. Those phrases catch a shopper's eye and give the item greater appeal!
- If you feel the item fits differently than the label reads, write “Fits like a 2T” as the size on the tag. That way it will be sorted in the 2T’s and shopped appropriately.
On CLOTHING, attach the top of the tag with a safety pin near the upper right side of the garment, if facing its front. All clothing items should be hung with the hook facing left. 
Please pin waistband of pants to angled portion of hanger - do not use clothespins or fold them over hanger. Pass safety pin through waist, around hanger, and back through waist to prevent slipping. Pant hangers are acceptable if clips are tight. Click photos on right to enlarge!
NOTES ON HANGING & TAGGING CLOTHING:
- When hanging an outfit that includes pants, hang the pants with the shirt so that
they can easily be seen. Here’s how: Turn the shirt around so that you are facing the back of the shirt, then safety pin the top of the pants to the shoulders of the shirt. Try to grasp the lines of the hanger in the safety pin as well, so the pants do not weigh-down the shirt. Click photos on right to enlarge!
- DO NOT use Ziploc bags for clothing, onesies or pajamas! Shoppers don't want to buy items they can't fully see. All clothing items must now be on hangers. Consider grouping 2 or 3 onesies together on hangers.
- If you have more than one of an item that you want to sell together, there are two options: hang one on the hanger and pin the shoulders of the others to the one on the hanger OR put each item on its own hanger and zip-tie the hangers together. In either case, make sure to write the quantity and describe each item in the item description on the card.
- If a shirt has a wide neck and doesn't stay on a hanger well, safety pin the shirt onto the hanger near the shoulders or neck to ensure that the shirt stays in place.
Do not group items as an outfit if they are different sizes.- For added security and protection of your clothing items, place packing tape over the safety pin on the tag. Click example photo to enlarge.
On SHOES, two things are very important for the safety and security of your shoes: 1) connect the pair so they are not easily separated, 2) connect the tag to the shoes, not a bag or box the shoes are inside.
Here's how: Connect the shoes together using zip-ties/cable ties (preferred) or curling ribbon by looping the zip-tie or ribbon through a shoe-lace hole, loop on heel, or a strap 
that cannot be adjusted. Connect the tag with a zip-tie or curling ribbon as well - place packing tape over a section of the tag to make it stronger, then use a pen to poke holes in the tag to run your zip-tie or ribbon through and attach it to your shoes. Click on example photos to enlarge!
NOTES ON TAGGING SHOES:
- For additional protection, you may place the pair in a Ziploc bag, but do not attach the tag to the bag, as the bag may get separated from the shoes. You may also place a piece of masking tape with your consignor # and price on the bottom of each shoe ALONG WITH the 3x5 card. This helps identify your item in case the card is lost.
- Helpful hint: Wal-mart sells a pack of 100 4" cable ties for around $2.00...see link). Find them near the power cords, extension cords, etc.
TOYS
For most single-piece toys, you simply tape the tag securely to the toy in a visible location. Packing tape works best and holds most securely. Please make sure the batteries are working on any electronic toys before taping over any battery compartments.
For multiple-piece toys, always connect the pieces together using packing tape, zip-ties or curling ribbon. You could place smaller, accessory pieces in a Ziploc bag, then securely tape the bag to the main toy. Once pieces are connected together, you may also place the whole set in a Ziploc bag for additional security. Always tape the tag securely to the toy (not the bag) - packing tape works best.
If it is difficult to tape the tag to a toy, you can connect the tag with a zip-tie or curling ribbon as well - place packing tape over a section of the tag to make it stronger, then use a pen to poke holes in the tag to run your zip-tie or ribbon through to attach it to your toy.
BOOKS, VIDEOS, PUZZLES, GAMES
Books and Videos: Simply tape the tag to the outside cover of books and videos. If you're concerned that packing tape will tear the cover, Scotch tape usually works fine, but try to fully cover all four edges of the card. Ensure the video matches the case, then tape the case shut. To combine multiple books or videos to sell as a set, simple tape all of them together, or wrap the set in Saran Wrap, then tape over the Saran to keep it intact, and tape your tag to the outside.
Puzzles: Use Saran Wrap to wrap a puzzle (or multiple puzzles) with the pieces intact, then tape over the Saran Wrap to secure the ends. This way the puzzle can easily be seen, and the pieces stay connected. Tape the tag securely to the Saran Wrap.
Electronic Games: When possible, securely tape the tag to the game - packing tape works best. If the electronic game has accessory pieces or comes with game cartridges, place those pieces inside a Ziploc bag and tape or zip-tie the bag securely to the game. Remember to thoroughly describe all pieces included in the set on the tag's description. Electronic games and video gaming systems priced $20 or higher may be placed in our locked Electronics Cabinet for increased protection if you choose. Just let us know when you drop-off if you have something to be placed in the cabinet!
Board Games: Securely tape the tag to the outside of the box. Ensure all pieces are present in the box, then tape the box shut.
BEDDING & DECOR
It is BEST to bring your bedding in a clear bedding bag, like the bedding was purchased in. This allows the shoppers to easily see the bedding without needing to take it out. It also keeps any smaller items (like pillowcases, bedskirts, curtains, etc.) with the bedding.
If you do not have a bedding bag, an alternative that we highly recommend are the XL and XXL sized Ziploc bags, which work very well for bedding. They come 3 or 4 in a box and you can get them at Wal-mart, Target or Dollar Tree. To see what we’re talking about, click here.
If you have bedding that has breakable accessory pieces (like lamps, piggy banks, etc), you could consider displaying the items in a cardboard box or clear plastic tub, then covering the opening with Saran and taping the Saran securely with packing tape. You might consider taking a photo of the set and taping it near the tag so potential buyers can see all the pieces without opening the package.
For miscellaneous decor items, simply tape or zip-tie the tag securely to the item.
LARGE BABY EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, TOYS
On large items, simply tape the tag to the item for easy viewing and removal. At drop-offs, your tag will be removed from your item and joined with a Large Item Claim Ticket, which will then be zip-tied back on your item. If the item includes extra parts, please attach them securely with packing tape or zip-ties, and make note of them in the item's tag description.
Connect car seat/bases/stroller combinations together with zip-ties to protect from separation, but loose enough that the car seat can be lifted off to see the stroller.
For additional protection and security of your large item, place masking tape with your consignor number & price on the bottom or underneath each large item. This helps identify your item in case the card is lost. Please DO NOT put duplicate 3x5 index cards on an item.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Many small items such as belts, bottles, hairbows, and other miscellaneous fit GREAT in Ziploc bags. We DO recommend using Ziploc bags for small items. Safety-pin, tape or zip-tie the card to the item inside the bag so that if the item gets removed from the bag, the tag is still connected to it.
Blankets and towels may be placed in Ziploc bags, or you can fold them neatly and safety pin the four corners together so that they stay folded. Always safety-pin the tag to the blanket or towel. Please do not display blankets on hangers.
- Make your clothing items look new. The more time you take to wash and iron your clothing, the better it will look to a buyer. Button all the buttons, zip all the zippers, tie all the bows, etc. A fabric shaver works GREAT on balled or pilling fabric, and can be purchased at Wal-mart or Target for $5-7.
- Wipe your equipment clean and wash covers & fabric parts! Most fabric seats and covers are able to be removed and washed – this will make your item’s condition look SO much better! When comparing two identical items, the cleaner one usually sells faster, even if it's more expensive! A few minutes cleaning your equipment could mean more money in your pocket!
- Stain Removal Solutions!
- Grease Stains: For dark spots on dark fabrics, which are usually a grease stain, use Dawn Dishwashing Liquid. Rub into the stain and wash as normal. Almost always works great, even if the item has been dried in the dryer. Occasionally it will take treating twice.
- Food & Yellow Stains: Mix about 1/2 cup dishwashing detergent (such as Cascade) with 1/2 cup of Clorox 2 (the pink liquid) in about 1-2 gallons of water. Soak the stained item in the mixture for several hours, then wash as usual. Works for other types of stains as well.
- Ink Stains: Use alcohol, or try aerosol hairspray.
- Blood Stains: Pour Hydrogen Peroxide on stain, let it sit a bit, then rinse in cold water. Repeat and wash with soap until stain is gone. Will not bleach colors. Always use COLD water.
- Scuff marks on shoes: Use a Magic Eraser!
- Other good stain fighters: Resolve powder & pre-wash, Vivid, Clorox 2 Spray, Zout, Biz, Oxy Clean, good ole dish soap!
- If you no longer have the user manual for your stroller, car seat, highchair, etc., consider printing it off online at the manufacturer's website or www.manualsonline.com and attaching it to your item. Just another way to increase the selling value of your item!
- Make sure your carseat or larger item has not been recalled by the manufacturer. Links for recall lists can be found on our Product Safety & Recalls page.
