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Tagging

If you are consigning with us, you are in charge of tagging all your own items. Our system makes this easy to do. 

Supplies needed

There will be a few things you need to make your tagging process run smoothly. Not everything on the list will be needed for every consignor, it will depend on your items. I will link some options at the bottom of the page. 


  • Hangers - you will need to provide your own hangers. You will not get these back at the end of the sale. When shoppers buy items, the hangers go with them. If you need hangers, check your local dry cleaners, thrift stores or retail stores. At the end of our sales, we give out any hangers we have gathered from the sale and allow consignors to take some during pick-up. 
  • White Cardstock - this will be used to print your tags! (300 sheets will allow you to create and tag 2,400 items!) 
  • Tagging Gun - we highly recommend a tagging gun over safety pins, especially if you have 50+ items. It will make for a much quicker and easier process! 
  • Safety Pins - (alternative to tagging gun) to attach tags to your items and to help keep clothing together and on hangers. You will need EXTRA if you plan to use this over a tagging gun. 
  • Scissors or Paper Cutter - tags will print 8 to a page.
  • Clear Packing Tape - to attach tags to your items.
  • Scotch Tape
  • Painters Tape - this is best used on books or items that would tear when taking off clear packing tape. 
  • Magic Eraser - these work great for getting scuffs off shoes or toys.
  • Lint Roller/Brush
  • Zip Lock Bags - these are great for accessory items such as socks, girls' hair bows, small toys, etc. Some even use them to group items such as books together. 
  • Zip Ties - these work great to keep shoes together, to keep larger items together, or to attach your tags to bigger items. 
  • Hole Punch - perfect for preparing tags for zip ties!
  • Rubber Bands - keep like items together, group books together. 
  • Cling Wrap - great way to keep wooden puzzles together while still allowing buyers to see what it is. 

Pricing

The most successful consignors price their items appropriately. We recommend 50-75% off of retail as a great starting point. If items are priced too high, they will likely not sell. We recommend that you price budget brands slightly lower than better brands. Items in excellent condition or new with tags can be priced higher. 

Getting to the tagging software

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Go to "Seller Home"
  3. Select your event
  4. Scroll down to "Manage Items"
  5. Click on the blue "Add" tab
  6. Fill out all areas using pull down tabs to properly select a category for your item
  7. Select "Submit" when you are finished

Category

It is important to select the most accurate category for your items to ensure they are organized properly on the sales floor to give you the best odds at selling your items and to ensure sales tax can be applied appropriately. 

Sizing

Accurate sizing is essential for setting up our sales floor. Please be as accurate and specific as possible.

Description

Please be as descriptive as possible. This helps us match a tag to an item if the tag falls off. Without a tag, your item cannot be sold. (i.e. If you have a kids outfit, you could put in the description, "two piece set" or "new with tags")

Printing Tags

Once you have entered all your items, it's time to print them!

**Note: If you need to make any changes to your tags, it MUST be done through the computer system and re-printed. Hand writing anything on the tags won't match in our system and therefore will not be accepted. 


  • If you are wanting to print all your tags at once, bring your pulldown to "show all items".
  • Once you have done that, select the very top box and it should highlight all of your items. 
  • Once they are all highlighted, select the gray "Print" button.
  • Please ensure your printer is set to "Black and White" and not "Color". Although it seems there is no color, they will not scan properly at checkout.


Make sure you are printing on WHITE CARDSTOCK and not plain paper. The cardstock will not be accepted if it is colored. 

Tag Quality

Pay special attention to the quality of your barcode. Make sure it is clear and bold and not cutoff. The print quality of your tags are critical to you getting properly credited at the sale. Clear, high-quality tags esure our lines stay moving quickly and effeciently. If there are any issues with your tags at check-in, you will be asked to re-print them. 

Tagging Clothing

  • All your clothing MUST be hung securely on hangers. 
  • Secure your clothing with safety pins if needed, DO NOT use straight pins or clothes pins. Your secured item should be able to withstand a fall to the floor without coming off the hanger. If it comes off, there is a lower chance of your item being seen and sold. 
  • The hook of your hangers need to all face to the LEFT, like a question mark. This ensures all clothes are facing the same way during the sale which enhances the shopping experience and the odds of your sale. 
  • When hanging a two-piece outfit, hang the shirt on the hanger, then attach the bottoms to the shoulders of the shirt using safety pins. You can also hang each item on their own hanger and rubber band the hangers together. This is also a great opportunity to utilize the hangers made for two-piece outfits. 
  • Bundle items together using the rubber band method to connect all hangers into one bundle. This works great for things like onesies! 
  • Using your tagging gun or safety pins, attach your tags to the right side of your clothing. Make sure you are sticking your tagging gun needle or safety pin, through a seam to avoid making holes in the clothing. We can turn your clothing away if it is not properly tagged. 

Tagging Toys & Equipment

  • Large Equipment - attach tags with tagging gun, safety pins or zip ties. Please do not use tape. 
  • Toys - attach tags with zip ties or clear packing tape. If smaller toys, especially with many pieces, please place in a zip lock bag with tag attached to the outside of bag with packing tape or tagging gun. 
  • Shoes - MUST be attached together. You can tie laces together or use a zip tie to connect them. 
  • Books & DVD's - use rubber bands to bundle. Painter's tape will need to be used to attach tags to avoid tears when removing. We recommend putting bundles of paperback children's books in zip locks to avoid tearing at the sale. 
  • Accessories - place smaller items such as bibs, hair bows, socks, etc. in zip lock bags and attach tags to outside of bag with packing tape or tagging gun. 

Links

Tagging gun

tagging paper

tagging paper

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tagging paper

tagging paper

tagging paper

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Safety Pins

tagging paper

Safety Pins

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Zip Ties

Hole Punch

Safety Pins

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Hangers

Hole Punch

Hole Punch

Perfect for 2-piece outfits

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Hole Punch

Hole Punch

Hole Punch

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