Consignor Advice

In my pre-baby world, I was a dance teacher, graphic designer and lover of all things hot pink and sparkly.  So, when I got hit with the “Wow Chrissy, you are such a good boy mom” message one day, I was at a complete loss.  Was it the dirt under my nails from the worm… More Info

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… More Info

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… More Info

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… More Info

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… More Info

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… More Info

Guest Post by: Melissa of FrugalissaFinds.com I love Consignment sale shopping. I never even knew about it before I moved to Tennessee. Is it is a Southern thing?? Here are some tips I have learned since I started. Just for the record I get most of my kid’s clothing, accessories, shoes and toys through consignment… More Info

Guest Post by Jen Wise, YardSaleMommy.com No doubt consignment sales are THE place for moms looking to SAVE money on gently used clothes, toys, and gear for their own kids.  But what may not have crossed your mind is that children’s consignment sales are also great place to begin to MAKE money on ebay. Since… More Info

Consignment season is upon us!  Retail is in back to school mode and it is time!!  While consignment season may be weeks (or even months) away for you, there are a few “to-do’s” that you will regret putting off. #1 – Sign up to Consign Early Consignment sales are EXPLODING all over the country.  Most… More Info

Guest Post By Michelle Wiginton Savvy moms shop summer yard sales, resell in the fall and shop for like-new name brand fall fashions Just Between Friends (JBF), the nation’s leading maternity and children’s consignment sales event franchise, is seeing a sharp increase in the number of savvy American moms who are scouring summer garage sales… More Info

In consignment world, there are some very savvy mamas that have turned their shopping & resale hobbies into very lucrative business ventures.  No, these mamas don’t own their own shops or even their own sales… they just buy smart throughout the year and bring in the cash by selling at their local consignment sales.  How… More Info

More and more, we are seeing sales adopt a “wire hanger only” policy.  And a few Facebook fans lately asked, what’s going on with the wire hangers?!?!  So here’s the deal: Why Does My Sale Require Wire Hangers? 1.  More Items Per Rack – Slim wire hangers allow for more to fit on the rack…… More Info

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… More Info

I’m soo pleased to share this guest post from Michelle Wiginton of Just Between Friends!  If you are snowed in, there’s are some INCREDIBLE ideas here!! Hundreds of thousands of American moms across the United States are using this cold weather and unexpected snow days to clean out, organize and prepare their gently-used, outgrown and… More Info

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… More Info

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… More Info

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…. More Info

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 ideas for how to secure / package your items, here’s the “mommy-load!”  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this list of tips & ideas from Lauri with Kidzsignments Children’s Consignment Sale. 1…. More Info

The best advice for consigning and shopping comes from the savvy mommies who have been consigning for years and years!  So…. we’ve decided to start a “10 Tips” series! I was so excited when the ladies from Best Dressed for Less in South Jersey agreed to be our first “Top 10” writers!  Here are their… More Info

So, its a few months until your favorite sale… what’s a shopaholic to do?  Stock pile some goods so you can make EVEN more money at the next sale.  Here is a list of our favorite “off-season” tips to help you build your inventory for the next sale’s season. Remember the “Rules!”  It’s important to… More Info