Bags and Baby Carriers
Diaper bags, infant carriers, backpacks, lunch boxes and kid's purses are great consignment items.
Please inspect all items carefully to make sure items have not been recalled, stained, damaged or are missing pieces.
Package: Please zip-tie items to an adult-size hanger.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.
Tag: Hole-punch JBF tag and attach it to item with ribbon/string or zip tie. If item contains multiple pieces, be sure all pieces are included and list number of items on JBF tag description.
Blankets and Textiles
Be selective when selling blankets, receiving blankets, burp cloths, and towels. New and barely used items sell best. Check carefully for stains.
Package: We suggest hanging blankets and towels on a hanger. They are easier to see. They may also be placed in a plactic bag, but they sell better when they are hung. If using a large baggie, make sure the bag is taped shut so they items can not fall out or get separated (be sure multiple pieces cannot be separated).
Price: Price to sell! Shoppers are less likely to purchase these items used, so prices have to be low. Try to price 75% - 90% off retail.
Tag: If item is placed in a plastic bag, attach tag securely with packaging tape to the inside of the bag and tape the bag shut. If blankets are bundled with string or on a hanger, attach tag directly to blanket with a tagging gun or safety pin.
Books, Games, DVD's, Arts and Crafts
Books, book sets, board games, puzzles, video games, video game systems, scrapbook, arts & crafts sets are great items for resale. In addition to children's books, we accept parenting, homeschooling, pregnancy and child rearing content.
Games and puzzles must have all pieces. No "adult" content please or "M" video games, please. We are unable to accept VHS tapes. Check DVDs and video games for scrathes and double check to ensure the disk is in the case!
Package: Use clear, self-seal bags or clear cling wrap (saran wrap) to hold multiple items together; Tie sets of books together with ribbon/string. Be sure that parts/games to video game systems cannot be separated or switched out at the sale.
Price: Prices can range from $.50 to $50 in this category, depending on the item. Price to sell especially for books & DVDs as there are always lots to choose from at the sale.
Tag: When tagging books, please attach your tag to the book with clear tape or blue painter's tape that can be removed without damaging the item. Tape tag to the outside cover. Please do not use masking or double sided tape. Hole-punch JBF tag and tie to sets or put sets in a zip lock bag with the JBF tag taped to the outside. Tape bag shut so they don't get separated.
Need a visual? Check out this video for additional tips.
Clothing
We sell children's clothing newborn through size 18 for boys and Juniors for girls. We accept all seasons for clothing size 0-12 months. Junior brands include the following:
Abercrombie
Hollister
Aeropostle
Gap
American Eagle
Forever 21
Nike, Reebok, Puma, Adidas
Under Armour
North Face
Boutique Brands
Maternity must be brand name (and not non-maternity women's clothing) and we will accept all seasons for this category. Maternity brands include the following:
Ann Taylor
Liz Lange
Motherhood Maternity
Mimi
Old Navy/Gap
Pea in the Pod
Boutique brands
Quality: Be picky. Look at your clothing items as if you were going to purchase them. No stained or damaged items will be accepted. Please freshly clean your clothing items. Replace missing buttons, sew loose hems and seams, and clip loose threads. Please button all buttons, snap all snaps, zip all zippers before you arrive at drop off. This will ensure that there are no defects in the clothing. The newer the item looks (and the better it smells), the more you will sell.
Package & Hang: Hangers - Please hang clothes so the hanger hook points to the left (like a question mark). We are not picky about hangers- use what you can find!! We will occationally have times when you can pick up supplies/hanger- please watch for our emails.
Clothing Sets: Sets tend to sell better (under size 6) so match things up if you can. All garments should be hung with the hanger hook pointing left (hanger should resemble a question mark when looking at the front of item). Safety pin or use a tagging gun to attach clothing sets securely with bottom garment hung on the backside of the hanger, so both pieces can be viewed without separating them.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts - Pant-clip hangers are great but if you use a standard hanger, simply safety pin then to the top part of the hanger so they don't slide.
Socks, tights, hats and infant mittens need to be in a clear zip-lock bag (you may group multiple items in one bag). Please be sure to label your tag well.
Price: Hanging Clothing - The most successful JBF Consignors practice “Shopper-Focused Pricing”. You’re a smart bargain shopper - simply ask, “What price would make me buy this item without hesitation...and brag about it later to a friend?”
We have a $3 sugesstion at the JBF Mercer County sale. We encourage you to price anything on a hanger for a minumum of $3. You can pair multiplies together, like 2 tshirts or 4 onesies. Don't waste a hanger on a $1 item.
Tag: Clothing on Hangers - Attach tag with a tagging gun or safety pin to the label of shirt or upper right front of pants. Insert the gun in a label or inside seam NOT through part of the clothing (to avoid making a hole or tear in the clothing). Also, pull on the tag to make sure it is properly secured and will not come off easily. Please make sure consignor tags are pulled out of the clothing so they are easily visible to the customers.
Non-Hanging Clothing - Please use tagging gun or safety pins to attach tags to onesies, socks, tights, infant mittens, and accessories. Be sure to also attach multiple pieces together. Then put these items into clear zip-lock bags.
Need a visual? Check out this video on how to prep and tag clothing items.
Furniture and Baby Equipment
Exersaucers, swings, high chairs, changing tables, strollers, bath seats, baby walkers, car seats & car seat accessories must be checked for safety recalls, must have all parts, and be in good condition. Children's furniture including toddler, twin or bunk beds, desks, changing tables, dressers, etc. great.
Package: If item has multiple pieces use packaging tape, zip-ties, or string to keep items attached together. If wooden furniture has loose parts, use clear plastic wrap to secure item. All furniture and equipment must be assembled during the sale.
Need a visual? Check out this video on how to tag multiple items
Batteries must be included, if applicable. (Please not we will charge 50 cents per battery if needed)
Please bring a Car Seat Checklist for any car seats, booster seats, or car seat base that you wish to sell.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.
Heavy Items- We will attach a yellow claim ticket to large items that can not be picked up and carried around. Please don't attach tags to heavy or large items, we will help you do this when you arrive at drop off.
Infant Items
Nursing covers & pillows, feeding items, monitors, safety items, diapering & toileting items, rattles, and more. Check for safety recalls on all items that you consign.
Package: If an item has multiple pieces use packaging tape, tagging gun, safety pins or clear self-seal bags to keep items attached together and clearly visible to shoppers. Batteries must be included, if applicable.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.
Tag: Attach JBF tag directly to item or clear self-seal bag with clear packaging tape or hole-punch JBF tag and tie it to item.
Heavy items: we will attach a Yellow claim ticket to large items that can not be picked up and carried around. Please do not attach tags to heavy or large items, we will help you do this when you arrive at drop off.
Shoes
Shoes must be clean, clean, clean! We are VERY selective with shoes during Consignor Drop Off & Inspection. Shoes must be current season (Fall = September thru April; Spring = May thru August ).
Package: Fasten shoes together with zip ties. For infant shoes or small shoes without laces, you may put the shoes in a clear zip-lock bag. No shoe boxes, please.
Price: Shoes must be in excellent and priced right to sell. Start at $3.00 for infant/toddler; Add $1 each for larger size, name brand, or heavy/winter.
Tag: Punch a hole in the top of your tag and attach the tag to the shoes with the ribbon, string, or zip tie. For infant shoes in a clear zip-lock bag, put the tag inside the bag and tape the bag shut.
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Need a visual? Check out this video on how to tag shoes.
Toys
Ride-on toys, block sets, dolls, remote control cars, outdoor toys, learning toys, and more sell like HOT CAKES. All toys must be checked for safety recalls before selling.
Clean all toys and baby equipment thoroughly. Please test to make sure that toys and equipment are working properly. Battery operated toys must include working batteries (these can be purchased inexpensively at local discount stores).
We accept stuffed toys that are battery operated or brand new with tag, and Pillow pets.
Package: Keeping tags and multiple items attached is essential for your items to sell. Bag all small parts belonging to toys/equipment in self-seal bags and tape the bag shut with clear packing tape. Fasten the bag securely to the item with ribbon, tape, or zip ties. Items must include ALL working parts.
Price: Price 50% - 90% off retail.
Tag: Attach JBF tag directly to item with clear packaging tape or hole-punch JBF tag and tie it to item.
Need a visual? Check out this video on how to tag toys with multiple pieces.
Reduce an Donate Program- We will waive your consignor fee!
If you mark ALL the items you bring to **BOTH REDUCE AND DONATE** and have a minimum of 75 items, We will waive your $10 consignor fee to say **"Thank You!** for giving back!
Please fill out this form so we know you want to participate in this program.
Recalled Items
Power and Mega Consignors- Are you bringing over 300 items?
Power/Mega Consignor Pick Up
We have also noticed that our Power and Mega Consignors take up a significant amount of rack and floor space. This creates a problem for our customers as our racks, tables and floor can be packed beyond capacity, making shopping difficult and frustrating. This also creates more work for our consignors and volunteers working to keep the sale organized during the event. More importantly, at the end of the sale the final step to a successful event is a smooth breakdown/sort. We must achieve this not only with time constrictions, but we must also do this accurately, meaning all items are returned to their respective owners. The fallout of not doing this can be significant, hurting our consignors and damaging our future sales events.
Therefore, if you are consigning over 300 items and not donating all of them after the sale, we ask that you either DONATE 2 hours of your time during our busiest times (no credit) OR sign up for the Sunday breakdown shift for Credit (4 credit hours, but not double credit). We try to be flexIble as we can and give you a variety of shifts to choose from, but we have important times that we are in need of help to have thje best sale possible.
If you are consigning over 500 items and not donating all of them after the sale you Must help during the breakdown shift on Sunday. You will get credit for the Sunday shift (4 credit hours!!)
Power consignor - More than 300 items, please sign up for one 2 hour shift (0 credit hours) or for a 5 hours shift on Sunday ( 4 credit hours - can be combined with other shifts for larger % of your sales)
Mega consignor - More than 500 items, please sign up for a 4 hour shift on Sunday (4 credit hours- can be combined with other shifts for larger % of your sales)
Only sign up for 1 slot here - If you want more credit hours, please log into your JBF account and select a shift (or 2) for additional % of your sales.
If you are unable to volunteer at all, that's okay. Just tag less than 300 items or you can purchase a breakdown person in your place for $12.50 per hour. Please note that if you bring 300 or more items, you will need to sign up for a 2 hour shift or $25 will be taken out of your final check. If you bring more than 500 items and cannot help on Sunday, $50 WILL be taken out of your final check.
THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP IN MAKING THIS SALE A SUCCESS FOR THE COMMUNITY!
Please sign up to help HEREI
Killer Consignors- Are you bringing over 1000 items?
If you are bringng over 1000 items, you are considered a Killer Consignor! Woohoo!! Please click HERE and read what it means to be a Killer Consignor
Please contact Jennifergrant@jbfsale.com
Thank you!