Consignment Sale Advice

If you haven't discovered the magic of plastic zip ties, it is TIME to jump on the bandwagon.  At just a penny each, these little plastic tools are an awesome way to secure your items, wrangle multi-part toys and much more!  I asked the savvy mamas on our Sale Organizer forum for their best advice on Zip Ties and here's what they had to share:  ...Read More!!!

Intrigued by the idea of utilizing a tagging gun for your consignment sale prep but unsure where to start?  ...Read More!!!

Guest by Yazmin Cruz, staff writer for the money and coupon blog, BargainBabe.com
 
Make your kids’ clothes last longer to sell at consignment sales without going broke! There’s no need for fancy laundry products or spending hours doing laundry. I share my best tricks to extend the life of your kid’s clothes while saving money in the laundry room. Below are 5 changes that will help you save money and keep clothes looking like new. ...Read More!!!

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"Easy", "simple", and "flexible" are all terms used by sellers to describe the MyConsignment Manager tagging system used by seasonal consignment events all across the United States and Canada.  Their system has proved to be life-changing for sellers who previously tagged items for sales using hand written information or even sticking barcoded stickers on index cards.
 
Here are 10 tips to make your experience using MyConsignment Manager even better:
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It’s that time of year again…kids consignment sales are popping up all around my neck of the woods. I love these sales because it means that I can get clothes, books & toys for my daughter at a fraction of the retail prices in usually nearly new condition.  And it means my clients can clear out some of their unwanted items! From a Professional Organizer’s perspective, consigning can be a great way to declutter but only if you do it right and follow through. I can’t tell you how many partially started consignment projects I’ve come across in client’s homes – the best of intentions but they get stopped somewhere in the process and the things pile up. Don’t let that happen to you! ...Read More!!!

It's that time of year... TAG TIME!! So to provide a little motivation and encouragement, we looked to our expert friend, Kristen of Little Red Hen Tagging Service in Knoxville. Not only does this woman run one of the nation's top tagging services, but she's also managed to get her husband involved in the ironing too! POWER MAMA!!!
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We’ve compiled a quick reference list of the many ways to make & save with consignment sales! If you’ve been wanting to “take the plunge”… NOW IS THE TIME! Our community of swap savvy mamas knows that you can make some serious money with consignment sales and stores throughout the year…and here are the best tips all in one spot!
 
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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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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!!!