Consignor FAQs
Important information
- One preview pass and one friend's preview pass with later entrance time
- Consistent screening practices
- Check-in times will be adhered to
- Children are not recommended at Wednesday night check-in
- Place nursery bedding on hangers
Preview Sale
- What is the preview sale?
- What is a friend's preview pass and what makes it different?
- Can I still donate to go to the preview sale?
- Can I bring my children to the preview sale?
- Can I bring my spouse, Mom, etc., to the preview sale?
Becoming a Consignor
- How do I become a consignor?
- What is my seller code?
- Can I use my seller code from the last sale?
- I can't remember my previous code, what do I do?
- What if I don't have time to tag, can I donate items and still attend the preview sale?
- What is in it for the consignor?
- What is in it for OGYCS?
Check-in and Pick-up
- What and where is check-in?
- When can I pick up my yellow-tagged unsold merchandise?
- When do I get paid?
Location
Items for Sale
Preparing the Tags
Preparing and Tagging Items
- How do I hang an outfit with accessory items (bloomers, leggings, socks, tights, bows, etc.)?
- Where is a good place to get the wire hangers?
- How do I sell children's shoes?
- How do I sell toys?
- How do I sell books?
- How do I sell CDs, computer CDs, and DVDs?
- How do I sell games and puzzles?
- How do I sell baby equipment (high chairs, pack'n'plays, and exersaucers)?
- What type of furniture do you accept?
- How do I sell crib bedding and other nursery décor?
- How do I sell outdoor toys (bikes, diassembled play houses, wagons, etc.)?
- How do I sell strollers and car seats (manufacture date 5 years or less)?
- How do I sell a breast pump?
- Is there a limit to the number of baby clothes I can sell?
1. Preview Pass & Friend's Preview Pass
Qualified consignors will receive one pass intended for the consignor with a regular entrance time of 6:30pm; the second, "Friend", pass will have a later entrance time of 7:15pm capacity permitting (so far we have not had to turn away friend's pass ticket holders).
2. Screening Practices
We are taking extra steps to ensure standard and consistent screening. The web site now has more information as to what's for sale, preparing your items for sale, and even laundry tips! You will stand with your clothes and the screener during the check-in process and you will be given back any items which do not meed the seasonal guidelines or have stains. Don't worry, it's not a big deal to have items returned - the lighting in our screening room is really good and we are only trying to keep the quality of items high and the rack space less crowded which you will enjoy as a shopper. Please follow the guidelines for acceptable clothing condition and policies for what we accept in other areas (toys, furniture, equipement, etc.) It will be a better shopping experience for all!
3. Strict Check-in Times
If you arrive outside your check-in time, you will be asked to return at your assigned time or wait until there is no line. Please be on time and we will try our best to check in your items quickly (depending on the number of items, check-in can take 30 minutes to an hour).
4. No Children at Wednesday Night Check-In
Because of the hectic nature of check-in (especially Wednesday night) and needing to hang your own clothing items, it is recommended that you not bring small children, for their safety. If you must, please have babies / toddlers in a sling or stroller for everyone's safety.
5. Place Nursery Bedding on Hangers
Please place nursery bedding on hanger(s). If pieces can be easily separated, label each piece with your CODE, a brief description and number (e.g., 1 of 2, 2 of 2).
6. What is the preview sale?
The Preview Sale is Thursday evening before the sale begins. After screening, each consignor who has a minimum total value of $50 will receive 1 preview sale pass for 6:30pm and 1 friend's preview pass with a later entrance time of 7:15pm.
This exclusive "pre-sale" lets you take an early pass at all the merchandise offered. You will receive your passes when you meet the minimum acceptable amount of $50 determined after checking in your items. For the safety of your children and the convenience of other shoppers, absolutely no children will be admitted to the preview sale - no exceptions.
7. What is a friend's preview pass and what makes it different?
For preview night, one pass is intended for the consignor and will have a regular entrance time of 6:30pm; the second, friend's, pass will have a later entrance time of 7:15pm, capacity permitting. We have not turned away shoppers with passes yet, but for safety we need to monitor traffic flow in the building and therefore the second pass is subject to capacity limits. The ensure entrance, consign!
8. Can I still donate to go to the preview sale?
Effective Fall '08, we no longer have a donations program. If you would like to attend the preview sale, please register as a consignor with at least $50 worth of items to sell.
9. Can I bring my children to the preview sale?
Sorry, but children (including infants) are not permitted at the preview sale. They are welcome Friday or Saturday during sale times.
10. Can I bring my spouse, Mom, etc., to the preview sale?
You will receive one preview pass and one friend's preview pass. Your spouse, mom, etc., may attend on the friend's preview pass. They will be able to enter at 7:15pm, capacity permitting (and so far this has not been a problem at our sale). If it is very important for them to enter with you, please encourage them to register as consignors on their own behalf.
11. How do I become a consignor?
All consignors must register. Register online. We reserve the right to close registration early if the maximum number of sellers has been reached.
12. What is my seller code?
You should enter a four or five letter code at registration that will be your seller code for the sale. The system will advise you if the code has already been taken by another consignor and you should pick another code. You may have to try more than once for uniqueness. Please, no inappropriate words, something we sell, or a color - i.e., BOOK or CRIB cannot be a code. Also not allowed as a code: GIRL, GIRLS, or BOYS). Acceptable examples include: ALEX, BUBBA, CANDY, DELTA, DRIVE, EXCEL, FELT, FLIP, HELP, HOLY, ITCH, MERGE, NEXT, OVAL, PLACE, POND, RULE, SILO, SMITH, THUMB, WEST... you get the idea.
13. Can I use my seller code from the last sale?
Yes - with MyCM, once you have chosen a code and it has been accepted, that code will be your code indefinitely. You do not need to consign each sale in order to keep your code.
14. I can't remember my previous code, what do I do?
Log into MyCM during registration and you will be able to access your code. If you cannot remember your log-in information, there is a prompt on the registration page that will assist you in getting access to your account.
15. What if I don't have time to tag, can I donate items and still attend the preview sale?
Due to capacity contraints, we are only able to provide preview passes to consignors selling items having a total value of $50 or more. We no longer provide preview passes to donors who are not also consignors meeting the minimum sales threshold.
16. What is in it for the consignor?
Our sellers receive 66% of the price of each of their items sold (less an $8.00 consignor fee) and get the opportunity to shop the preview sale (if you meet the minimum, after screening, of items having a total value of $50 or more). The consignor fee covers security and the use of MyConsignmentManager, an excellent online tool to help you manage and tag your items. Our check-in process is streamlined with electronic checkin and is covered in bad weather. In addition, we have created an enjoyable experience for our shoppers, adding new racks so clothes aren't crowded together and have bright lighting to help sell your items.
17. What is in it for OGYCS?
All proceeds from this sale will be used to support the Oak Grove Young Children's School. Most recently, sale proceeds allowed us to purchase the new playground equipment which is a joy for children in our school and community!
18. What and where is check-in?
19. When can I pick up my yellow-tagged unsold merchandise?
20. When do I get paid?
21. Where is Oak Grove UMC?
22. What's for sale?
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Due to health and sanitation reasons, we do not accept: stuffed animals, underwear, used bottles, sippy cups, pacifier or feeding utensils. If a stuffed item has batteries (such as Tickle me Elmo), it is considered a toy and will be accepted if in good condition.
Appropriate seasonal girls' and boys' clothing for Spring/Summer Sale:
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All things short sleeve in spring fabrics - dresses, blouses, t-shirts, shorts, pajamas, etc. Also, we will accept gently used bathing suits, girls' capri pants or boys sunsuits/john johns. Coordinated top/bottom sets sell great!
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Clothing accepted for Newborn to child's size 14. Learn more about sizes.
- The only full length pants which will be accepted must be a lighter fabric and of lighter color. Specifically cotton or linen in khaki, white or pastel. The only sweaters we will accept are light weight / pastel color that are meant for Spring.
- Examples of clothing which will NOT be accepted for the Spring/Summer: Anything made of a fall/winter fabric (such as velvet, wool, corduroy or flannel), long sleeve shirts or pajamas, coats, or thick sweaters. Clothes with a "fall" picture/theme.
- Costumes, blue jeans and collared, short sleeve polo style shirts are accepted year-round although we recommend you bring these items to the more seasonal appropriate sale for a better chance of selling (jeans for fall and short sleeve polo style for spring).
- Maternity clothes are NOT part of our sale anymore.
Appropriate seasonal girls' and boys' clothing for Fall/Winter Sale:
- Fall and winter: long sleeve shirts and dresses, pants, pajamas, sweaters, heavy coats , jackets and costumes. We do accept collared (polo type) short sleeve shirts year round, but no short sleeve t-shirts in the Fall sale unless there is an appropriate holiday theme on the shirt (Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc). Any style (current fashion) outfit in a heavier fabric such as velvet or corduroy is considered Fall/Winter.
- Clothing accepted for Newborn to child's size 14. Learn more about sizes.
- Examples of clothing which will not be accepted for Fall/Winter is short sleeve or sleeveless t-shirts, sundresses, Capri pants, shorts, and light “spring” fabrics such as linen.
- Blue jeans and collared, short sleeve polo style shirts are accepted year-round although we recommend you bring these items to the more seasonal appropriate sale for a better chance of selling (jeans for fall and short sleeve polo style for spring).
- Maternity clothes are NOT part of our sale anymore.
23. What sells well?
- In-season clothing, toys, books, games, DVDs, computer software, CDs, puzzles, nursery equipment and furniture, large toys (kitchens, train tables, wagons, etc.)
- Large ticket items.
- Breast pumps sell well if not overpriced.
24. What does not sell well?
- Handmade clothing, happy meal toys or books, toys with dead batteries (we recommend refreshing and increasing your price noting new batteries on the tag).
- Baby bedding does not sell well and should be priced accordingly.
25. Help! Do I have to use different colored tags?
26. How do I price?
27. How do I tag multiple pieces?
28. How do I hang an outfit with accessory items (bloomers, leggings, socks, tights, bows, etc.)?
- Leggings and bloomers can be tagged to the same hanger. You are welcome to put a note with the extra items with your code and a note that the item is part of the package - like 2 of 2; 2 of 3, etc.
- Loose accessories and items must be in a zip-loc bag or secured clear plastic bag (newspaper bags work well) with tags taped to inside of bag.
29. Where is a good place to get the wire hangers?
Bulk wire hangers can be purchased from most drycleaners (about 100 for $5).
30. How do I sell children's shoes?
- Only gently used shoes please (we will be screening shoes, please only bring those shoes infrequently worn by your child and which appear to be in excellent condition).
- All types of gently used shoes up to size 5, speciality shoes will be accepted over size 5.
- Please do not put shoes in bags. Shoes may be secured using plastic cable ties (available at hardware stores). Safety pin the tag through the cable tie or around the straps.
31. How do I sell toys?
- No recalled toys, war games, shooting toys, or weapons, please.
- If you bag an item, you will tape the tag to the inside of the bag - do not leave it loose in the bag.
- Do not tape over the bar code on the tag.
- Please package games and toys securely - rubber-band boxes closed if necessary. Place parts in secured plastic bags (newspaper bags work well).
32. How do I sell books?
- Books can be infant, toddler, preschool, early reader, series and chapter books.
- Some sellers choose to bundle books of the same type or reading levels in zip-loc type bags (sealed with tape) and price them as a group. Other sellers individually tag each book. Don't forget the books with CDs or tapes too!
- We do not accept happy meal books - while they are usually great for kids, they do not sell.
33. How do I sell CDs, computer CDs, and DVDs?
- If you bag an item, tape the tag to the inside of the bag - do not leave it loose in the bag.
- Please only bring commercially created DVDs and CDs - homemade versions will not be accepted.
- VHS videos and audio cassette tapes are no longer accepted.
34. How do I sell games and puzzles?
- Please verify all pieces are included.
- Please package games and toys securely - rubber-band boxes closed if necessary. Place parts in secured plastic bag (newspaper bags work well).
- If you bag an item, tape the tag to the inside of the bag - do not leave it loose in the bag.
35. How do I sell baby equipment (high chairs, pack n plays, exersaucers, and breast pumps)? *
- If your toys or large equipment have several pieces that would be easily separated, label the additional pieces with your CODE, a brief description and number (e.g. 2 of 3, 3 of 3). The main (1st) piece should have the bar coded price tag created online.
- Per safety recommendations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC, there cannot be any holes in the mesh of the pack n play material.
- Please check to make sure that your item has not been recalled (especially car seats). Call to check on your car seat with the manufacturer. You would be surprised by how many items get recalled and you may be able to correct the problem if the manufacture will send you a repair kit.
36. What type of furniture do you accept?
- We accept crib mattresses, toddler beds, changing tables, gliders, toy boxes, train tables, and small table / chair sets (for younger children).
- No large bookcases or desks, please (we simply don’t have the space).
- Due to recent CPSC recalls, we will not be accepting any used cribs at our Fall 2010 sale. Crib mattresses and toddler beds are still acceptable for sale.
- If you have any questions as to whether your can consign a certain piece of furniture, please email us ahead of time at info@ogycsconsign.org so you don’t go to the trouble of bringing the item to check-in in case it is not accepted.
37. How do I sell crib bedding and other nursery décor?
- Most buyers want to be able to inspect the items to make sure they are in great shape. Unless the item can clearly show its true condition through the ziploc bag, try hanging the item on a hanger. Putting them in ziploc type bags is fine, but make sure that the buyer can clearly see all the contents.
- If your toys or large equipment have several pieces that would be easily separated, label each piece with your CODE, a brief description and number (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 2).
- Please place nursery bedding on hanger(s).
- If pieces can be easily separated, label each piece with your CODE, a brief description and number (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 2). The main (1st) piece should have the bar coded price tag created online.
38. How do I sell outdoor toys (bikes, disassembled playhouses, wagons)?
- If your toys or large equipment have several pieces that would be easily separated, label each piece with your CODE, a brief description and number (e.g. 2 of 3, 3 of 3). The main (1st) piece should have the bar coded price tag created online.
- Please wipe down the items before checking in, people want to buy clean things.
- Outdoor playhouses and/or play structures must be dissembled, clean, dry - item must be completely free of moisture and/or mildew and odor free as well as have no cracks.
- If there are small parts / hardware for the toy - it should be placed in a plastic bag, sealed (tape the seal) and also secured with cable ties. Tape a white or yellow tag with your seller's code and item reference INSIDE the hardware bag.
39. How do I sell strollers and car seats (manufacture date 5 years or less)?
- No car seats with a manufacture date older than 5 years (usually found on the back). NOTE: this is very important as purchase date is NOT the same as manufacture date.
- For infant seats with bases, please check themanufacture date of both pieces.
40. How do I sell breast pumps?
- Breast pumps have several pieces that can be easily separated. Please label additional pieces with your CODE, a brief description and number (e.g. 2 of 3, 3 of 3). The main (1st) piece should have the bar coded price tag created online.
41. Is there a limit to the number of baby clothes I can sell?
Yes. There is a 30-item limit on baby clothing sized infant up to AND including 6-9months items (the 30-item limit is a total regardless of gender for each consignor). Costumes and swimwear do not count towards this limit.
Proceeds benefit the Oak Grove Young Children's School