The Resale Resource for Savvy Moms

If there is one acceptable thing to "hoard"... it has to be hangers.  Inevitably, you will be that crazy mama driving two towns over to buy Walmart's last set of hangers at 11pm the night before drop-off.  So, to avoid being "that mama," we'll help you start early with some free & cheap ideas for hoarding, er, gathering hangers. 

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What? A whole post on tagging guns?  Hey... Tagging guns are a HOT topic on the Consignment Mommies forums and Facebook pages and we just couldn't help but dedicate an entire article to these time-saving treasures! 

Many savvy swap mamas (that tag hundreds or thousands of clothing items) will tell you that this little "life saver" is a treasured secret amongst the consigning elite!  (And... I’m a big dork and I think it’s just more fun!) To help a mama out, here are some tips & tricks when working with tagging guns:
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By far, the best selling items at consignment sales are outdoor toys & ride-ons like the classic Cozy Coupe.  The classic Little Tikes car is over 30 years old and was the top-selling North American car in 2009 (according to Almighty Dad) That year, Cozy Coupe sales even beat out the Toyota Camry!   And though it doesn't have break-downs like a 30-year old "real car" might, these toys are often prone to weathering and fade.  Plastic sun-fade can make an otherwise "like-new" toy look a little older than its years.   ...Read More!!!

When we started compiling today’s blog post on power RE-selling, we knew exactly where to start. Natalie Dohanos is one of those rock star shoppers, consignors & now, sale owners. She’s got a rep as an incredible savvy shopper, has great taste and has clearly honed in on the world of finding DEEP CLEARANCE and GREAT quality USED items for her sale! It’s no wonder that her INAURGURAL sale with Encores & More Murfeesboro had over 200 consignors!   ...Read More!!!

What is a Consignment Sale?
Typically, a week or weekend long event where consignors sell their items and receive 50-80% of the final item price for sold items. Sales are generally run by an owner or organizer and can be "for profit" or as a fundraiser for a school, church or other organization. Consignors select which items to consign and set their own prices. Consignment sales reward consignors with an additional commission % on their sold items in exchange for volunteer hours worked.

Want to ring in the New Year as a swap savvy consignment seller? Here are some tips collected from our community of today’s top consignors and power sellers to steer you in the right direction!


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No need for gym memberships or workout videos this year... we've developed a consignment workout just for you ConsignmentMommies!   ...Read More!!!

Have you ever stacked & re-stacked your plastic bins over and over, trying to find what is inside each?  Or just trying to get to the one on the bottom? 

Here are some PINTERESTING solutions for storing those plastic storage bins and laundry baskets.


 
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So, the Christmas "after-wrap" is over and your house is full of laughter... and toys... lots. of. toys. How do you keep it all organized? Keep those little pieces together?

Here are some PINTERESTING (of course... can you spot an addict?) ideas to create a little order from the chaos!

Watch for after-Christmas clearance on storage bins & goodies as retail capitalizes on that New Year's Resolution for a more organized 2012!
 

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If you haven't already clued that big ol' jolly man into your consigning secrets... now is the time!  While the kiddos are playing with their new goodies and you are sorting through piles of wrapping paper, boxes, ribbons and bows, make sure you pay close attention to manuals, warranties and product info.  Keeping these items is a HUGE benefit (read: you'll potentially make more money) with toys, electronics and games. 
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!  Time to clean out the closets and the playroom and make room for new goodies from Santa (and grandma, and the other grandma, and more family... and more stuff... stuff...stuff...stuff).

That also means it is time to GET CREATIVE with your clothing organizing and get ready for your tagging! 

Here are some super cute & creative tools for getting your children's clothing ready for consignment sale season!  ...Read More!!!