* These items will need to be sprayed under the
PA Bedding and Upholstery Law.
We will not, under any circumstances, knowingly accept and sell any item that is part of a recall. If there is a manufacturer fix that can be applied to a recalled item and will allow it to be sold, that fix must be well-documented and proof of the fix (i.e. instructions and the packing slip) MUST be attached to the item.
Items we DO NOT accept include
- Adult clothing (with the exception of maternity clothing)
- Arts and craft supplies (such as loose beads, balls of string, bags of odd & ends)
- Books or DVDs with adult content (NO movies above a PG-13 rating)
- Breast Pumps
- CDs
- Crib bedding sets, large quilts and multi-layered bedspreads
- Solid crib bumpers (mesh bumpers may be sold)
- Drop-side cribs
- Expired car seats or those that have been involved in any accident
- Game consoles and cartridges
- Games and puzzles with missing or broken pieces
- Holiday décor
- Music supplies
- Party supplies and décor
- Rocking sleepers, such as the Fisher Price Rock ‘n Play®
- Sleeping bags (all sizes)
- Stuffed animals that are very worn or dirty
- Used pacifiers, sippy cups or bottles with used nipples or chewed up spouts
- Used swimwear above youth size 8
- Used underwear
- VCR tapes
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Item Preparation
General Pointers
- Our total item limit is 350
- See below for individual limits to hanging clothing and shoes
- Check that none of your items are included in a recall http://www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls/
- ALL clothing, linens and soft-sided footwear (like slippers) should be freshly laundered
- Owner’s manuals should be included and can be searched and printed from the preceding link
- Large items that require assembly must have the instructions included
- All battery operated items MUST have working batteries in them
- All tags that read “Donate: YES” should have the donate field marked in yellow highlighter
- Please do not damage the bar codes on the tags in any way or they may not scan at the registers
- Information on tags should never be crossed out or changed manually
- Proper category selection is very important and will affect the taxable status on some items
- All tags should be attached to the top of items so they are easily visible to our shoppers
Hanging Clothing
- Hanging clothing is limited to 125 hangers
- NEW FOR SPRING 2025: OF THE 125 HANGERS, EACH SELLER MAY BRING NO MORE THAN 25 HANGERS OF JUNIOR CLOTHING (GIRL ONLY)
- Dance wear & costumes are NOT included in this limit
- Hangers containing multiple items with one tag will count as one item
- Each hanger may contain multiple items of the EXACT same size (2 is ideal, but no more than 4)
- The use of wire hangers is strongly encouraged
- All hangers should form the number “2” or a “?” when the front of the item is facing you
- ALL TAGS MUST BE ATTACHED WITH A PIN as we do NOT permit the use of tagging guns to attach tags
- Tags should be safety pinned to the upper right front of the item as you are looking at it
- Clothing should be secured with safety pins to the top of the hanger, if necessary
- Pants should be safety pinned from the waistband to the top of the hanger
- Two-piece outfits should be secured together on one hanger
- See examples of how items should be pinned and displayed HERE
Non-Hanging Clothing
- DO NOT HANG sleep sacks, onesies, undershirts, socks, tights, bibs, hats, gloves, scarves, belts, ties, bras and hair accessories
- Non-hanging clothing items and accessories must be packaged in baggies
- Items should be grouped together by size and placed in a baggie with the tag INSIDE (do not tape the tag to the outside of the baggie)
Shoes
- Shoes are limited to 15 pair
- Slippers, flip flops, Crocs™, sports shoes, dance shoes and skates are NOT included in this limit
- Shoes are to be connected together with a zip tie or large safety pin
- Tags should be connected to the TOP OF THE SHOES with a safety pin or zip tie (do NOT tape tags on to shoes)
- Do NOT bring shoes in boxes or baggies (unless they can not be connected with a zip tie or pin)
Sheets, Blankets, Towels and Linens
- These items must be kid-sized or kid-themed
- Items may be placed in a baggie, a bedding bag or bundled with zip ties
- Tags should be attached with a zip tie or safety pin or placed inside the baggie or bedding bag, if used
- We do NOT accept bedding sets, solid crib bumpers (mesh bumpers may be sold), multi-layered blankets, bedspreads or sleeping bags
Baby Equipment
- Owner’s manuals or instructions should be included if you have them
- All equipment MUST be assembled by the consignor at drop-off
- All equipment requiring batteries to operate must have working batteries
- Tags should be attached with a zip tie, a safety pin or clear packing tape
- All padding should be freshly laundered or at least wiped down if it can not be removed for washing
- Please note that unsold infant cribs may not be donated and must instead by picked up by the consignor
- A special note on car seats:
✓ Car seats may not be sold if they have been involved in any accidents
✓ The original manufacturer sticker must be attached
✓ We will only accept car seats that have one year or more until expiration
✓ A Car Seat Attachment must be attached to your item and presented directly to a T2T staff member at drop-off for inspection
Large Toys and Ride-on Toys
- Owner’s manuals or instructions should be included if you have them
- Items should be hosed down and scrubbed clean
- Any toys requiring batteries to operate must have working batteries in them
- All items MUST be assembled by the consignor at drop-off
- For items with smaller parts (i.e. kitchen & accessories), the small items should be placed in a baggie and zip tied or taped to the larger item
- Tags should be attached with a zip tie, a safety pin or clear packing tape
Toys
- Owner’s manuals or instructions should be included if you have them
- All toys should be scrubbed clean
- Any toys requiring batteries to operate must have working batteries in them
- For items with smaller parts (i.e. playhouse & people), the small items should be placed in a baggie and zip tied or taped to the larger item
- Tags should be attached with a zip tie, a safety pin or clear packing tape
Puzzles and Games
- ALL pieces must be included and playing instructions are very helpful
- Puzzle and game boxes MUST be taped shut or placed in a baggie so pieces are not lost
- Loose pieces to games should be placed in a baggie and secured to the item
- Board puzzles are best placed in a large baggie or wrapped in plastic wrap with the tag placed inside
- Painters tape may also be used for keeping these items together or attaching the tags; masking, scotch and packing tape are NOT recommended
Books
- Books should be grouped by title or reading level and placed in a baggie with the tag placed inside
- Books must have all pages intact, and all coloring, sticker and activity books must be unused
- Painters tape may be used for attaching the tags directly to individual books making sure not to cover the barcode on the tag
- Do NOT rubber band or tie the books together as they can become easily separated
DVDs
- We will accept DVDs with a rating of G, PG and PG-13 only
- DVDs should be in their original cases with the tags attached with tape
- DVDs should be free from scratches that affect their play
- If bundling DVDs, place in a baggie with the tag placed inside
- We do NOT accept VCR tapes or CDs
Ladies Handbags and Purses
- We accept high-end ladies handbags, purses and wristlets
- Tags should be connected to the bag with a zip tie or large safety pin
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Pricing Your Items
Our pricing structure begins at $3.00 and goes up in $1.00 increments. If you feel that an item you want to sell is not worth a $3.00 price, then consider bundling it with other like items to achieve the $3.00 value.
Pricing your items well is the key to your success. A good rule of thumb for pricing is 20-40% of retail prices, taking into account brand name and item condition. Merchandise in high demand can sometimes fetch a price of 50% of retail. If you are having any problems pricing an item, please feel free to contact us via email with the item description and we can recommend a good price point to you. Sending us a picture of the item is helpful.
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Discounting Your Items
On Saturday, our consignors have the option to sell their items at a discount of 50% off. This is done by selecting “Yes” in the discount field when your items are entered. The consignor chooses item-by-item which ones they are willing to sell at the discounted price.
On Saturday only, any item presented for purchase at the registers that reads “Discount: YES” will be sold at 50% off. Any item that reads “Discount: NO” will be sold for full price.
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Donating Your Unsold Items
At the close of our sale, we collect any unsold items (except cribs) that consignors no longer wish to take home, and donate them to a local charity. Our consignors have the option of donating their items at the end of the sale. This is done by selecting “Yes” in the donate field when your items are entered. The consignor chooses item-by-item which ones they are willing to donate to charity.
As a help in recognizing donated items at the end of the sale, please highlight the donate field in yellow for all tags that read “Donate: YES”. This is best done after the tags are printed and before they are cut apart. DO NOT highlight the discount field!
Please consider discounting any items that you plan to donate so they have a chance to sell at 50% off on Saturday. After all, selling an item for half price is better than not selling it at all. A donated item report may be generated from the inventory system after the sale is reconciled and unlocked. Instructions for running this report can be found below.
We proudly support the following local charity with our donations: Operation Wildcat.
Printing a donated items report
Log in to your My Consignment Manager account from one of the links below:
For Spring 2024 – https://www.myconsignmentmanager.com/sellerapp/home.mycm?eventId=15740&lfCode=tykes2teens
For Fall 2024 – https://www.myconsignmentmanager.com/sellerapp/home.mycm?eventId=16162&lfCode=tykes2teens
If you will be printing reports for both the spring and fall sales, you must log in to the spring sale file and print your report and then LOG OUT before logging in to the fall sale file.
Step-by-step instructions for printing your Donated Items report:
- Click on “Event Navigation” at the top
- Click on “Projected Settlement Report”
- Next fill in 100% under “Enter your percentage”
- Select “Yes” in the drop down box above the Donate (labeled Don.) column
- Select “Not Sold” in the drop down box above the Tag Status column
- Click “Generate”
- This will give you the total value of the unsold items you donated
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Inventory Drop-off & Pick-up
Inventory Drop-off
Consignor inventory drop-off takes place on the Wednesday of our sale week. In order to keep our consignor drop-off running smoothly, all consignors are REQUIRED to schedule an appointment. The drop-off schedule is open at the same time that registration is open and we encourage you to select your appointment as soon as possible, especially if you have limited availability. This can be done by logging in to your account and selecting “Dropoff” from the Home Page. Select your desired appointment time and click “Add me to selected appointment(s)” to claim your spot. You will receive a confirmation message to your registered email immediately.
Drop-off appointments are scheduled according to how many items you are bringing to sell. Please pay close attention that you select the correct appointment type.
- If you have between 1 and 100 tagged items to drop-off, please select an appointment that is blank in the priority column
- If you have between 101 and 225 tagged items to drop-off, please select an appointment that reads “Medium” in the priority column
- If you have between 226 and 350 tagged items to drop-off, please select an appointment that reads “High” in the priority column
Due to space and time constraints, PLEASE have all items prepared and organized prior to arrival. All items should be hung or packaged according to the tagging guidelines. Clothing should be sorted by gender and size, and all other items sorted by type. Any consignor who arrives with their clothing items hung incorrectly or without their tags attached will not be permitted to continue with their drop-off appointment until these tasks have been completed.
As you arrive, a “quality check” of your items will be done by our volunteers to ensure they are in good condition, properly prepared and tagged. Please don’t be offended if we turn down a few of your items. We just want to make sure we have the best merchandise for our shoppers!
Items sell best when they are assembled on the sales floor. If you bring an item to the sale that is not assembled, such as a toddler bed or crib, please come with the tools to put it together. We also require that you set-up large other large items at drop-off, like bassinets and playpens.
We will have batteries on hand to replace in items needing them. Please note that if we do add batteries to an item that needs them, you will be charged for the batteries. Our current price per battery is as follows: size AA & AAA are $1, size C are $2, size D are $3 and 9 volt are $4 (prices are subject to change without notice, but will be noted in our drop-off email). Please do not rely on us to replace your batteries.
If you cannot bring all of your items over in a single trip, please email us so we can work out a game plan that will not disrupt the drop-off process.
PA Bedding and Upholstery Law
According to the PA Bedding and Upholstery Law, all items accepted for sale that are multi-layered or filled MUST be disinfected prior to being displayed. Failure to comply with this law may result in fines, so we take it very seriously. If an item or part of an item you are consigning has or had a bedding tag attached to it (the long ones that read “UNDER PENALTY OF LAW THIS TAG NOT TO BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY CONSUMER”), we must disinfect and tag it with one of our yellow re-sale tags before it can be offered for sale. Any item that needs to be sprayed must be placed in the area that these items are being collected. All items will be inspected and sprayed by our volunteers before being placed on the sales floor. If an item is not sprayed and we are fined as a result, we will pass the fine along to the consignor.
Unsold Inventory Pick-up
When you arrive for pick-up (please refer to our consignor timeline for exact times), all unsold items that were not donated will be sorted in to piles by consignor number. If you are sending someone else to pick up your items in your place, please make sure they know your consignor number! It is best to bring in a few tubs or boxes to load your unsold items back in to for easy transport back to your car.
All items not picked up during the designated pick-up time WILL BE DONATED!
As you leave please check the lost and found table at the entrance for any items that became separated from their tags over the course of the sale that may belong to you. Any unclaimed lost and found items will be donated at the end of the evening.
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Tracking Sold Items & Receiving Payment
Tracking Sold Items
By using our online tagging system, consignors can track items that have been sold at the end of each day of the sale. An email will be sent out to consignors each evening when the report is ready for viewing. This can be done by logging in to your account and selecting “Settlement Report” from the Home Page. Please note, items will not appear as sold in the consignor’s inventory listing until the sale is closed and reconciled.
Receiving Payment
As a consignor, you will receive 65% of the selling price for your items. If you volunteered and elected to have your registration fee returned in your check, that amount will be added on manually when checks are printed. Checks will be cut and mailed to the consignor address on file within 14 business days of the close of the sale. An email will be sent to your email on record notifying you that the checks have been mailed. It is the responsibility of the consignor to notify us in a timely fashion if the check does not arrive within 2 weeks of the mailing date.
Please note, there will be a $30 stop payment fee deducted from a consignor’s total if a check is lost by the consignor and needs to be re-issued. This fee is subject to change without notice.
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Consignor F.A.Q.
Q: How do I update my contact information or password?
A: Updating this information can be done by logging in to your account and selecting “Profile” from the top of the page, then choose “Account”. In the tabs that follow you can update your address, phone number(s) and email and change your password if necessary.
Q: What does the registration fee cover?
A: Our registration fees helps to cover the various start-up costs for each sale, such as the facility rental, advertising, insurance, software updates and supplies purchased.
Q: I am registered as a volunteer and have decided to also consign, what do I need to do?
A: Please send us an email and we will convert your registration to a seller so that you can pay your registration fee and begin tagging.
Q: Can I use a tagging gun to attach my tags?
A: No, we do not accept clothing with tags attached with a tagging gun.
Q: Why do you ask for wire hangers to be used?
A: We find that wire hangers fit better and slide more smoothly on our clothing racks. Wire hangers also allow you to pin your items to your hangers.
Q: Where can I find wire hangers?
A: These can be found online, at a dry cleaner, a dollar store, or a super store or by asking family members to save them for you.
Q: Can I sell my item that was part of a recall if I applied a manufacturer fix to it?
A: If there is a manufacturer fix that can be applied to a recalled item to allow it to be sold, that fix must be well-documented and proof of the fix (i.e. instructions and the packing slip) MUST be attached to the item.
Q: Can I share my consignor shopping slot if I will not be using it?
A: Yes, please invite a friend or family member to shop in your place.
Q: Can someone else pick up my unsold items?
A: Yes, if you are unable to pick-up your unsold items up during the designated pick-up time you may have a friend or family member pick them up on your behalf. Please make sure they know your consignor number! Please refer to our consignor timeline for the exact pick-up time.
Q: Why was I logged out of online tagging?
A: Occasionally throughout the year, the site is taken down for maintenance and upgrades. Usually those times are planned for in advance and normally in the early morning hours when most consignors are not accessing the system. In our sale season when we are made aware of downtime in advance, we will notify all users ahead of time. If you try logging in and encounter a message regarding site maintenance, please try back again in about 30 minutes.
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