Consignment Sale Advice

I've seen a lot of pricing guides - on blogs, on sale sites, etc, etc... and I came across this simple little chart that I think REALLY helps provide a quick & easy concept for pricing.  Of course, there are ALWAYS factors to take into account... but I think this is a FABULOUSLY simple start!  Credit goes to Upstate Kids in Clemson, SC.   ...Read More!!!

I'm so excited to offer another guest post by Kristen Yartz of Little Red Hen Consignment Tagging Service.  Kristen is a pro when it comes to tagging & pricing and she offers some incredibly thorough ideas in this post!

Whether this is your first or your tenth consignment season, you have probably already decided which sale you want to do and are now facing mounds of your childrens’ outgrown and unused “stuff.” It can be overwhelming to come up with an efficient game plan, especially with so little spare time. So here are some tips and tricks that we’ve learned and used over the years at Little Red Hen Consignment Tagging Service to increase your efficiency in preparing clothing for a consignment sale.  ...Read More!!!

Every Tuesday, we poll our ConsignmentMommies on Facebook for their "best" consignment sale tips!  Each week, we'll share the best ideas here on our blog!

This Week's topic generated some great advice & words of wisdom from seasoned sellers!!
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The best advice for consigning and shopping comes from the savvy mommies who have been consigning for years and years!

If you are looking for some valuable tagging tips, today's expert has probably tagged  & priced more than anyone in the industry!  Here's a great list of tagging tips from Kristen Yartz with Little Red Hen Consignment Tagging Service: ...Read More!!!

What's the number one reason that mommies don't consign?  They don't have time to tag their items!

While some mommies have this consignment selling thing down to a science, there are others that don't know a tagging gun from a barcode scanner.  If you are a veteran consignor and you want to make a little extra cash this spring, you can start your own tagging service!  You'll capitalize on a HUGE market of mamas who just donate their clothes or hoard them in the attic!!  Below are some ideas to consider when setting up your tagging service:  ...Read More!!!

Savvy shoppers (or more so, savvy sellers) know the brands that sell for the big bucks. 
Here is a list we've compiled of hot name brands.  * If you have a suggestion for a brand, just leave a comment below!

Power sellers:  Use this list in your thrift store & Goodwill shopping to find the real bargains!  Some of the brands on this list retail for  $50-$100 / outfit... and at a 30% retail price, that's a pretty profit for you! 

Shoppers:  These are the brands to buy, they last longer and will hold their resell value.   ...Read More!!!

Large toys, furniture and baby items are always best sellers at seasonal consignment sales.  Ask any "super consignor" where they make their money and they'll tell you this is one of their biggest sources!  Here are a few tips & strategies to help you INCREASE your sell-through (and ultimately increase your profit) with large items. 

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