Handwritten Tag Instructions

If you already have tags made from another sale or in a different lay out than what's described below, that's fine. Other tags are welcome as long as they have the same consignor # as ours.

Use 3x5 white index cards.
Consignor number in top left-hand corner of the index card. Your consignor number is giving to you when you register as a Kid Connection member. If you'd like to choose your consignor #, that option is available. If you have a consignor # from another sale I suggest, using the same #. That's because you can use the tags that are already on your items from other sales at this sale. If you don't choose a number one will be randomly assigned to you. Then you will have to re-do your tags with our correct consigner #. Don't make extra work for yourself.
Prior to making your tags. Sort clothing items by size & gender then place them on a hanger. This will make the entire process go smoother.
Write the size of the item in the top right-hand corner. Put the size that it actually fits (ex. 3-6 months, 4T or 14/16).
Price goes in the bottom right-hand corner of card. Prices start at $1.00 with $.50 increments
Place an “X” or "ND" near the price if you DO NOT want the item sold at 50% on the last day of the sale (Saturday).
Any item that does not have an "X" or "ND" on the tag will be sold on Saturday for half price.
If you have BOUTIQUE items, write BOUTIQUE above the descriptions & highlight it. This will help with Drop-Off because Boutique items go on a separate rack from the rest of the clothes. See below
Write description in the center of the card. Do not put a generic description (ex. Black Shirt, yours will not be the only Black Shirt in the sale. instead put H&M Black Sleeveless shirt). Use abbreviations to save you some time. NWT New With Tags, NWOT New Without Tags, L'S Long Sleeve, S/S Short Sleeve, 2pc 2 pieces, BLK Black. Tags do fall off from time to time so please give enough information so that the tag & item can be matched together.
Using a safety pin attach the tag to the top right-hand side of the item. Hang your clothing items with the opening of the hanger to the left. Should look like a "?".
Secure matching shoes along with the tag, either with a large safety pin or zip-tie.
Books, puzzle, & game boxes. Use masking tape or blue painters' tape to secure tags. Any other type of tape will rip the books cover & game boxes when tags are removed.
ALL items with multiple pieces, especially toys with multiple pieces. Loose, smaller pieces must be placed in a plastic sandwich bag then tape the bag closed & secure bag to the item with tape.
Larger items with multiple pieces such as stroller, car seat & base you will make 1 normal tag with description of all 3 pieces & add "1 of 3" on the other 2 items, place a card with only your consigner # and "2 of 3" "3 of 3". Then you will zip-tie all 3 items pieces together. There will be zip-tie at Drop-off if you need them.
If you need further assistance, please reach out. Don't struggle in silence. We want this to be a positive money-making experience. We are here to help in any way possible.
***FYI*** Other than the obvious, the major difference between handwritten & barcoded tags is how they show up on your Sellers Report each night. Each night I will post a sellers report listing the items sold & the amount it sold for. On barcoded tags those are scanned into the system. Your report will list the item # along with the description you entered. On handwritten tags, every item shows up a "Non-Inventory Item" & the price it sold for. If you are numbering your items on each tag, with a number then circle it. I can enter that # into the computer. So, if you keep a #'ed list of your items, you can look at it & match the # listed on seller's report to your #'ed inventory list to know exactly what sold. If you have more questions about this let me know.