Tagging Info
(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ~ WE WILL BE VERY PICKY)
1. PURCHASE CARDSTOCK FOR PRICE TAGS. No more index cards, label printing, or handwritten tags! You are now able to print your own tags! All you need to do is purchase plain, white cardstock (at LEAST 65 lb). Cardstock (similar to paper but MUCH thicker) comes in 8 1/2 x 11 sheets and you can purchase 150 sheets for $5-$8 at Wal-Mart, Staples or any other office supply store. After you have input your items and you are ready to "PRINT" this is the material you will use. Your tags will print 6 per page and they will include all your input information. They will even show you exactly where to pin the tag to the item! (See the example to the right)
2. GATHER AND PREPARE YOUR ITEMS. First, wash and remove stains, repair buttons, cut loose strings and iron your items! Make sure that toys and equipment have all the pieces necessary to work, including batteries. Do whatever is necessary to ensure that your items are in excellent condition. Items that do not meet these guidelines will NOT be accepted. CLICK HERE TO VIEW A LIST OF ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
3. GET ORGANIZED. Organization is very important! If you are organized from the start, you will spend less time entering your items and your drop-off appointment will go much quicker. First, separate your clothing items by gender (male and female) then organize each gender group by size (starting with newborn and going up). After you have your clothing items organized, separate your toys that are gender specific. Finally, any remaining items that are not gender specific can be organized at your discretion.
Clothing - Hang all clothing on size appropriate hangers. For preemie through Size 6, please use child hangers. For size 7 and above please use adult hangers. You will not receive your hangers back. Plastic hangers are preferred, but not mandatory. All pants must be lying open flat on top of the hanger (see picture to the left). It is easiest to safety pin pants to the hanger by their waistbands. Please do not cover up pants with a top. They need to be on separate hangers and zip tied together. If you need to combine items to make a set or meet minimum price requirements ($3), PLEASE use a zip tie to keep the items/hangers together. IF you combine items on one hanger PLEASE make sure you are not "hiding stains" on the 2nd and 3rd items. These items WILL be pulled if they are missed at check-in.
Toys or equipment with numerous pieces should be placed in Ziploc bags and taped shut. Please keep in mind that we will not be accepting any toys priced under $10 due to the new CPSIA law. The only exception to this rule is electronic toys and equipment. If you are unsure about an item please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Shoes can be placed in Ziploc bags, zip tied together, or you can tie the laces together.
Bedding with numerous pieces can be placed in large Ziploc bags.
Books can be placed in Ziploc bags.
Equipment or furniture must be fully assembled by the Consignor before leaving drop-off.
Accessories such as socks, hats, purses, bows, headbands, belts can be placed in a Ziploc or left loose. There will be specific area (black grids) for each of these different items so they are not loose on tables.
CLICK HERE FOR ON INFO ON RECALLS
4. COMPUTER ENTRY (Don’t be scared! It’s fun!). Place your items next to you at the computer. Enter your descriptions and prices through our simple online software. You will need to enter a description and price for each of your items. Most of the entry for each item is done through drop down list options with very little typing involved. Enter your items carefully and accurately. You will be able to save your work by clicking on "I'm finished for now" and then log-in and come back to it later. For each item input you will need to "CHECK TO DISCOUNT" (this is if you want your items to go half-price on Saturday) or "CHECK TO DONATE" (if you have items you would rather donate).
5. DROP OFF. When you arrive at your drop off appointment, your items will be inspected by a team of two workers while you wait. They will look at each item and scan the barcode so that each item will show it accepted into your inventory. Items that are rejected will NOT be checked in on your inventory report. After we have scanned all your items we will go back over your report to make sure you have no missing items. Please do not be offended if you have an item that is not accepted. Many times we can see stains better in the NATURAL light at check-in. Whether an item is accepted or rejected will be solely up to Sugar & Spice. If you want to discuss your rejected items, simply ask to speak to me, Dana Bowman, and please do not argue with the intake staff. Once your items are checked in, you will need to place them onto the sales floor in the designated areas. Please allow 30 minutes to an hour for drop-off.
6. PICK-UP. It is very important that you not miss pick-up since we cannot store your items. You will receive your unsold, un-donated, items back along with your check at pick up. ALL ITEMS LEFT AFTER PICK-UP WILL BE DONATED! THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!