Seller Quick Reference Guide Complete details available online at http://bit.do/jaxfumcmarket. Consigning for the first time? Read our full seller packet for detailed instructions, accepted items, etc.

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Supply List (suggestions only) White cardstock or tagging labels from church. Safety pins or tagging gun and fasteners Hangers. (Any type is fine.) Gallon & quart size zip-top bags Scissors or paper cutter Clear packing tape or painter’s tape Zip ties, string, twine or ribbon

Questions? Email: [email protected] Facebook: Facebook.com/jaxfumcmarket Phone: (256) 239-6033

Steps to Prep 1. Gather items. Check closets, drawers, toy box, garage, yard… 2. Clean items, wash clothing, check for stains/damage. Check for missing pieces. Clean, prepped items sell best! 3. Check for recalls at wemakeitsafer.com or cspc.gov 4. Prep items – see tips on back. 5. Create your tags online, print & attach tags to items, then sort using the instructions and labels from our check-in kit. 6. Schedule your Check-In Appointment in your seller account.

Creating Barcoded Tags  Sign into your account at www.myconsignmentmanager.com/jaxfumc  Choose “Enter Items” tab near the top of the page.  Price – Select price. You set the price. Must be at least $2.00 and price in .50 increments.  Category – Choose category that best corresponds with item. Email with questions. This is important!  Size – Match the size on the tag. Use the closest number size for S-M-L. Use Leave blank for nonclothing.  Description/Brand Name – Always include brand name, color(s), etc. If an item loses a tag, this is our only way to match it up and return to the sales floor. Additional information can be written on the 2nd line.  Power Tagger Option – If you are tagging multiple items with the same price and description (for example, multiple Ziploc bags with socks in each), you only need to enter once and choose the correct quantity. The system will create multiple line items/tags based on your input.  Discount box – Check this box to sell your items for ½ price on Friday, if not yet sold. Highly encouraged! Shoppers on Friday are looking for the ½ price items! Most of our items sell before Friday, but 75% of Friday’s sales are discounted items.  Donate box – Check this box to donate your item if it is not sold at the end of the sale. Donations go to a local charity. HOT TIP! All of the fields except the price default to the same information from the previous item. Entry goes faster if you have already sorted by type, size and/or gender. Printing Tags: When you are ready to print, go to the Print Tags tab. Select the items you want to print and click on Generate Tags. Your tags will be downloaded as a pdf. You can print them or email them to us to have us print them for you. It’s free if you provide cardstock or 10 cents a page if you use our cardstock. Tags print 8 to a page.

 Check-In:  Make your check-in apt. from your seller account.  Very Important: Sort items by size/type following the directions in our check-in kit.   Budget 15-30 minutes to bring in your items and place them at the appropriate check-in station. 

Pick up: Sept. 16 between 11 am and 12:15 pm. 

 If you cannot pick up your items,

please send someone else to get them for you. The area where we have the sale will be used for services on Sunday. We do not have a place to store items after Saturday. 

Prepping, Pricing & Tagging

Please be careful when using a tagging gun to attach tags. Please ALWAYS use the seams of the clothing to avoid holes in clothing. Some buyers will not buy if not properly affixed, as they know there might be damage. Do not use a tagging gun to bundle outfit pieces together.

Category

Examples

Prepping

Pricing – suggestions only

Tagging

Hanging Clothing Items

Outfits, swimsuits (spring only), pants, shirts, pajamas, school or sports uniforms, dresses, coats, bathrobes, onesies, dress-up clothes, etc.

Hanger’s hook must face left like a ?. Attach multiple items safety pins so that pieces cannot be separated or fall off the hanger. Pin pants to the hanger at the waist.

Depends on brand, quality, and condition. We recommend pricing at 75% - 80% off original retail price. Avoid overpricing Old Navy, Carters, Circo and The Children’s Place.

Be careful! Attach tag to the item’s tag or a seam on the right side to reduce holes in apparel. Be sure tag is easily seen on front of item.

Nonhanging Clothing Items

Socks, tights, mittens, booties, hats, etc.

Attach sets of items together with safety pins or place in clear zip-top bag. Seal bag with packing tape to reduce chance of opening and lost items.

Combining items into sets allows you to price Low-priced items for more on one tag. Minimum price required is $2.00.

Attach tag to outside of bag with clear packing tape or attach tag to items inside bag – making sure it can be seen.

Shoes

Fall: Shoes, cleats, all types of boots, slippers. No sandals or flip flops.. Spring: Shoes, cleats, flip flops, sandals, slippers, swim shoes, rain boots only

Use string, zip ties, binder clips or ribbon to attach pairs of shoes together. Infant shoes can be put in clear Zip-top style bag. Seal bag with packing tape to reduce chance of opening and lost items.

Shoes must be in good condition. Suggest starting at $2.50 for infant/toddler and add $1-2 each for larger sizes, better name brand, heavy/winter, etc.

Use masking tape to write your seller # on the soles of your shoes in case their tag is lost. Bundle shoes with a zip-tie, ribbon or binder clip or place in zip top bag with tape over the top to keep them secure

Bedding, Blankets, Textiles

Nursing pillows, crib sheets, waterproof pads, receiving blankets, burp cloths, bath towels, etc.

We recommend hanging blankets. Bundle items with ribbon/string so multiple pieces cannot be separated. Check for stains.

Price to sell! Shoppers are less likely to purchase these items used, so prices must be low. Try to price 75-95% off retail.

Attach tag to set/bundle with safety pin, tagging gun or string (hole punched) OR use clear packing tape to seal plastic bag.

Infant

Cloth diapers, feeding items, monitors, safety items, diapering or toileting items, etc.

If item has multiple pieces, use packing tape, zip ties, safety pins, tagging gun or zip-top bags to keep items attached together. Include working batteries when needed.

Price approximately 50-75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.

Attach tag directly to item or clear plastic bag with clear packing tape or pin/tie to item.

Bags, Carriers, Pumps

Diaper bags, purses, infant carriers, backpacks, breast pumps (in bag), etc.

Make sure items are clean and free of tears/rips. Do not include plastic tubing or disposable breast pump parts.

Price approximately 50-75% off retail. Carriers/packs in great condition tend to sell very well.

Bags must have a claim ticket. Attach barcode tag to claim ticket. Use a safety pin, zip-tie or string to attach the claim ticket to the purse.

Equipment, Gear, Furniture

Exersaucer, jumperoo, swing, high chair, changing table, co-sleeper, pack-n-play, stroller, bed frame, crib, and other baby gear.

If item has multiple pieces, use packing tape, Zip-ties, safety pins, tagging gun or Zip-top bags to keep items attached together. No loose pieces. Batteries must be included.

Price approximately 50-75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.

Attach tag directly to item or clear plastic bag with clear packing tape or pin/tie to item.

Toys

Toys, block sets, cars, ride on toys, dolls, remote control cars, infant toys, rattles, ball poppers, etc.

Clean items. Use suggested methods for keeping multiple items together. All parts and batteries must be included.

Price approximately 50-90% off retail. Clean items in great condition tend to sell very well.

Attach tag directly to item or clear plastic bag with clear packing tape or pin/tie to item.

Books, Games, DVDs

Books, book sets, puzzles, board games, video games, video game systems, etc.

Use Zip-top style bags or plastic wrap to hold keep items together. Use packing tape on wrap to keep it secure. Tie sets together using ribbon or string.

Price approximately 50-90% off retail. Clean items in great condition tend to sell very well.

ALL / OTHER

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Attach tag with clear tape or painter’s tape. Do not tape directly to item if removing tape will cause damage.

Please reach us at [email protected] or (256) 239-6033 if you have questions about a specific item, whether it’s f we can take it, how to price it or how to display it Keep pieces together and be sure shoppers can see items clearly. If item contains multiple pieces, be sure all are included and list number of items on tag. We strongly encourage discounting for Friday. Most items that are going to sell at full price will sell before Friday. In the fall, 10% of Friday’s sales were full-price items. Our sales that day were over $10,000. If you’re overpricing items, you will have a much higher chance of selling them on Friday if they’re discounted.