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FAQ’s about consigning at Just For Kids:v
Why barcodes? v
How
much money do I make on my items? v
Are
there a minimum or maximum number of items I may bring? v
Why
do you only accept clothing on plain wire hangers? v
How
do I bundle my sizes for Receiving? v
Can
I bring items to Receiving more than once? v
Can I bring
my children with me to the Preview sale? v
Why
do I have to leave my large purse, backpack, tote bag or diaper bag in the car? v
Can a
friend pick up my items and my check? v
What happens
to my unsold items at the end of the sale? v
What if I
miss Pickup and Payday? v
I want
to be notified of future sales, how do I sign up?
We use a bar coding system to make Just For Kids the most efficient
experience for shoppers and consignors. Not only does it make checkout quicker, it enables us to pay
consignors faster and more accurately.
At the end of the sale (on Pickup and Payday), you will receive a
detailed printout of all sold items with your check!
Added Bonus! Consignors – you will be able to log into your account on
this website and check what has sold and your total sales up that point. v
How
much money do I make on my items? Consignors keep 70% of the selling price and you select the price for each of
your items! You also choose which, if any, of your items may be sold for ½ off on the last day of the event. There is a $5 participation fee due at Receiving. This fee is waived for participants that volunteer to work in the store. v
What
items are NOT accepted for the Spring Sale? Fleece,
flannel, wool, or corduroy items, sweat suits, coats. “OK” items
include lightweight, long sleeve cotton T-shirts, jeans, pants, lightweight
spring jackets, and spring sweaters v
What
items are NOT accepted for the Fall Sale? Swim suits, swim trunks, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, sandals, items with spaghetti straps, shorts, 1 pc short rompers, sundresses, items using lightweight summer fabrics, beach/pool accessories. Capri pants are OK. v Are there a minimum or maximum number of items I may bring? There is no minimum number of items required in order to participate.
However, if you would like to shop early at the Participant or Volunteer
preview sale, you must consign at least 15 like-new items.
As long as all items are in excellent condition, there is no maximum
number of items that may be consigned. Shoes:
Limit to your BEST 6 pairs. Must
be in excellent condition. See
Item Preparation or more info regarding shoes. Stuffed animals: Limit of 5 of
your BEST animals or characters. See
Item Preparation
or more info regarding stuffed animals. You may ask about 30-40% of what you would pay for the item now.
If it is new with tags, you may ask 30-50% of the retail price.
You may also price your item in this range if it is unique or not
available in this area. This is not
a garage sale, so don’t under price your items; on the other hand, we are not
a department store so don’t overprice your items.
After you have participated a few times, you will get a feel for it.
If you are afraid you may be pricing too high, allow the item to go ½
price on the last day if it hasn’t sold yet (You do this when you enter your
items). Remember, when you bought
the stroller 3 yrs ago, you probably paid more for it than you would pay for a
new one now with more features. Always
keep in mind what current prices run. A
good source is a local toy catalog, sale flyers from area stores, and department
store catalogs. v
Why do you only accept clothing
on plain wire hangers? Wire hangers are required because they slide well on our racks and they do
not take up as much room as plastic hangers.
Plastic and Plastic coated wire hangers are not allowed
because they do not slide on the racks and they are not durable enough to
hold up to the many times that clothing items are handled and moved within the
store. Also, when customers come to
hangers that won’t slide, they skip those items and move on and your items may
not sell. Don’t have wire hangers lying around?
Ask around and check with family, friends, your church or school.
Anyone that has a job requiring a uniform probably has uniform service.
Many times, these companies do not take their used hangers back.
Many people would be glad to give them to you.
Check with people who “Dress Up” for work, they probably have a lot
of dry cleaning done. Dry cleaners
usually have a “free” box of used hangers that have been returned by
customers but sell new hangers for a high price.
If you can’t find any, you may purchase hangers (and safety pins) at Just
for Kids during the time we are setting up the store and during Receiving.
We have regular sized and juvenile sized hangers for sale at our
wholesale cost. We do not make any
money from selling hangers. They are offered as a convenience for our
consignors. If you are concerned
about incurring a cost for the hangers, just reflect that expense in the price
of your items. You will find it is
insignificant in the end. v
How do I bundle my sizes for
Receiving? Bundle your items as follows (Boys separate from Girls):
0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12
months, 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 24 months, 2T, 3T, 4T, 4, 5, 6, 6X,
7, 8, 10, 12,14,16, 18. Junior Girls sizes: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, Bring your items during Receiving.
See When/Where for dates/times available.
See Preparation guidelines for detailed information on having your items
properly prepared. v
Can I bring items to Receiving
more than once? Yes, you may make more than one trip with your items. v
Can I bring my children with me
to the Preview sale? At this time, our policy is no children under the age of 8 and NO STROLLERS
ON PREVIEW SALE NIGHT. Preview sale night is our busiest time of the sale.
We can
only accommodate a certain number of people in the store at one time.
Counting children would prevent other consignors from getting in to shop
in a timely manner. There is also a
safety issue. This is a preview
sale and the store is still being set up and readied for opening to the public.
There may be racks/shelves in process of being assembled and moved.
We don’t want your children injured.
Many consignors find they have a much more enjoyable shopping experience
without their children. Shoppers
have time to look at all items and take their time in making their selections.
Bring your children's measurements and your measuring tape. A cardboard cutout of your child’s foot will help you if
you will be shopping for shoes. If you cannot find childcare for your child and they are over the age of 8, they may accompany you if they stay by your side. For safety sake, they need to be with you at all times. If you are shopping for clothes and the child is in the toy section, we will help them find you. v
Why do I have to leave my
large purse, backpack, tote bag or diaper bag in the car? To protect the merchandise, we have instituted this policy. All strollers are subject to inspection upon leaving the store. Once again, this is to protect the consignors from loss. It is also more pleasurable to shop without a large bag. Use a fanny pack if needed. We do not have shopping carts. Bring a laundry basket with your name on it to use as you are shopping. You may pick up your check during Pickup
and Payday when you will also pick up any unsold items and your sales
report.
If you prefer to donate your unsold items, or you miss the Pickup day,
your check will be mailed. Any
items not picked up on Pickup and Payday are automatically donated.
Don’t forget this Pickup and Payday if you want your unsold items back! v
Can a friend pick up my items
and my check? You may have a friend pick up your unsold items on Pickup and Payday (they must present your consignor ID# for verification). Due to security issues, we must mail your check unless we have a note brought in by you (and signed by you) indicating who can pick up your check. That person will have to show I.D. v
What happens to my unsold items
at the end of the sale? You may pick up your unsold items on Pickup and Payday when you pick up your
check or you may choose to donate your unsold items.
We like to select a charity that will not be reselling the items, but
giving them away to those in need. We are always in need of volunteers to deliver these donations.
Please let us know if you can help.
If you know of a worthy charity or a family in need and would be willing
to deliver the items, please let us know during Receiving. v
What if I miss Pickup and
Payday? Unfortunately, we are unable to keep unsold items
in the store past Pickup and Payday. We
have a deadline in which to disassemble our fixtures and move out of the space.
Your unsold items will be donated to charity and your check (if a check
is due you) will be mailed to the address we have on file. You are
responsible for remembering to come on Pickup and Payday.
If you do not pick up your items on Pickup and Payday, they are donated. v
I want to be notified of future
sales, how do I sign up? Please bookmark this website and use it as your main source of information. It will be updated to reflect the most current info available. Reminders will be sent via e-mail to past consignors. Be sure you add us to your safe senders list so your notifications don’t get blocked. You are added to the mailing list when you register to participate. You may see the bottom of the Home Page for the Electronic Mailing list sign up if you are not participating. |
