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Tagging Instructions

Items you will Need for Tagging

• WHITE COVER or CARD Stock paper is needed for printing your tags. BE SURE IT IS AT LEAST COVER STOCK as it is heavier than regular weight paper and will not rip as easily.

• One inch or larger safety pins or a clothing tagging gun. Some tagging guns are available to purchase with 1,000 barbs for just $15.00 (now including shipping and handling); contact us at info@simplykidssale.com or call us at 610-906-1588 if you are interested in purchasing one and to make the tagging process smooth and FAST!

• Plastic Ziploc bags (To hold separate parts and accessories)

• Packing tape to secure tags, parts or bags of accessories to your items.
  String/ribbon, cable/zip ties (found at most hardware stores) to attach tags to toys, shoes, equipment, etc...

• Child sized plastic hangers for ALL kids clothing

• Masking tape for bottom of shoes (must put consignor # and price on each shoe)
   

Tagging Instructions

All tags must be pinned on clothing and similar items using a large safety pin or zip/cable tie or with tagging gun.  If the item does not allow for a pin/tie  (toys, games, books, etc), then please use clear packing tape to tape on the tag. Do not cover barcodes with tape. The scanner will be unable to read the tag at checkout.

Tagging—Preparing and Things to Remember

Clothing

• The better your clothes look, the better they will sell!   All clothing should be clean and stain free.  Please check for stains, signs or wear, fading, broken zippers, frayed hems, missing buttons or loose buttons, etc. We will be inspecting items at drop-off and we will not accept any item that is not in excellent condition. See Stain Removal Tips

• LIMIT OF 125 children's clothing items per consignor (including infants--25 items between newborn -24 months)

• All clothing must be hung up on hangers.  Hangers you brought may not be returned at the end of the sale, so please don't use your good hangers.  Any hangers leftover after the sale may be available for pickup on a first come first serve basis. You can purchase some inexpensive hangers at Kmart, Wal-Mart, and Dollar Stores
• $1 rule: If you have a single item that you value at less than $1, please group it together with like items so that they will equal a value of at least $1.  COMPLETE OUTFITS sell MUCH better than single items.
• Safety pin all sets and accessories securely to each other.  All pieces need to be viewable without unpinning them.  Also, dress or two-piece hangers may be used to display sets or dresses with panties
• All pants must be pinned directly to the hanger (use extra large safety pins/zip ties), Do not fold them over hanger.

Tagging—IMPORTANT Information for Online Tagging System

Simply Kids is implementing an online tagging system for our sale. This tagging system makes our sale extremely efficient!  To register for the upcoming sale please click here Register Now and follow the instructions provided. Your consignor number will be assigned by the online tagging system. You will need to set up a user name and password to access your account on the online system.

NOTE: All items MUST be inputted into MySaleManager.NET by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 24^th, 2009. All of the information will then be uploaded for the Simply Kids Online Tagging System.

Tagging--- Entering Info Online

1. First, arrange your clothing items in order by gender and size.

2. Login to our online tagging system use your seller/consignor number and password.

Click Simply Kids Online Tagging System to login

3. Click “Work With My Consigned Items”

4. Start entering your items:

       a. Select category
       b. Select size
       c. Enter the description of the item

       ●Be descriptive and help your item sell (like new, only worn 2x, mint condition… You may want to note the original purchase price to show the bargain. If item is marked as 3T but fits like a 5 be sure to note this too! Use creativity here. Be sure to list color and brand in case tag falls off to aid in replacement.

IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM AND YOU WANT TO ADD A LITTLE MORE TO THE DESCRIPTION INFO YOU MAY HANDWRITE IT BUT THIS INFO WILL NOT BE IN OUR TAGGING SYSTEM.

5. Enter price- Minimum price must be $1 and use $.50 increments.  Group items together if needed to reach the $1 value.

       ●How to Determine Your Selling Price: Price your items to SELL. A good figure to use is between 25-30% of the retail price. This will depend on the brand name of the item as many people seek out name brands such as Gymboree, Gap, Old Navy, Hartstrings etc. Clothing bought from Walmart, Kmart and Target, etc. usually sell for less. Ask yourself while pricing, “What would I pay for this item?”  Larger items are usually priced between 25 to 50 percent of the retail price. Be sure to price your items competitively as it is common to have duplicate items on the sales floor.

6. Select Discount- Check the discount box if you want your item to be sold at half price on Sunday during the half price sale. If the box is not checked your item will not be sold at half price and may miss its chance of being sold. Think twice, do you want this item back, HALF PRICE is better than getting items back that are unsold!

7. Select Donate- Check the donate box if you want your unsold items donated.  NOTE: All items must be picked up by 5 pm on Saturday or they will be donated regardless of what you indicated on the bar-coded tag.  (see Seller Agreement)

8. Click the “Submit Item” button. Now all your information is entered into the online tagging system!

9. Select one of the 'Print Tags' options from our online tagging system. You can choose to “Print All Tags” or “Print Selected Tags”.  Print on white COVER STOCK (at least 65 lb) paper. If you have any questions please contact us at info@simplykids.com . 

(BE SURE IT’S COVER STOCK (at least 65 lb)! If the tags do not pop up in a new window, try turning off any popup blocker you may have running.

10.You are ready to attach tags to your items!
NOTE: Tags may NOT have handwritten changes.  Make a new tag if you make a mistake or change your mind about a price or item description. You will NOT be able to make any changes to your tags once they are checked in to the sale. Changes made by hand will NOT be accepted at check-out lanes.  DO NOT DELETE ANY ITEMS THAT YOU PLAN ON CONSIGNING!
 

Tagging—Where to Hang Tags on Clothing

Here is how your items should be placed on the hanger. When looking at your item on the hanger it should appear as a ?, and the tag can be attached to the items inside tag or to a seam in the bottom sleeve or other visible place to minimize damage from pin or barb. Please be sure the tag is visible when you item is hanging on the hanger and when placed on a clothing rod.

See example below of tagged clothing items:

How to Attach Tags (Non-Hanging Items)

Shoes

Shoes must be new or in excellent condition. Shoes must be tied together with string, zip/cable ties, or a large safety pin (as long as you are not pinning a hole through the shoe).   Attach the tag to the string/zip tie/pin through the top of the COVER.

DO NOT BOX SHOES. Shoes and laces must be in EXCELLENT condition.

See example below of tagged shoes:

Toys

Toys should include ALL parts. Any small or loose parts can be packaged in a Ziploc bag. Attach the bag to the main item with packing tape. If a toy requires batteries to operate, they must be included to insure the buyer the item works. Attach tag to the item using packing tape, zip ties or string. Make sure tag is secure. We will NOT be able to sell any item without a tag. Puzzles are easily packaged by wrapping in saran wrap and then sealing with packing tape on the back.  (This keeps all the pieces together!) Do not cover barcodes with tape. The scanner will be unable to read the tag at checkout.

Bedding

All bedding MUST be placed in either a bedding bag or a Ziploc bag. Ziploc makes an extra large bag that holds infant/toddler bedding.  Please include all important information regarding the bedding set being sold (ex. 6 piece infant bedding set includes: quilt, bumper pads, dust ruffle, sheet, rug, and diaper stacker). The more information you give the buyer, the better the chance your item will sell. Attach the tag to the outside of bag with tape or zip tie. Be sure the tag is secure. Do not cover barcodes with tape. The scanner will be unable to read the tag at checkout.

Large Items

Infant equipment, large outdoor toys, etc… Attach the tag using packing tape, zip ties or a string pulled through the hole on the tag.  Do not cover barcodes with tape. The scanner will be unable to read the tag at checkout. Attach a small piece of tape on the bottom of the item with your consignor number and selling price. If the tag is lost/missing we will still be able to sell your item. 

For large items that require assembly (such as crib, large outdoor playhouse…) attach an 8x10 picture with manuals and instructions sheets to one main part of the item so customers can see color and idea of condition. If you would like to fully assemble the item at the sale either Email Us or call us @ 610-906-1588 to confirm available space.

Books and Videos

Books – Attach tag to the back cover of the book with tape.  Multiple items can be placed in a Ziploc bag with tag attached to the front with tape. Do not cover barcodes with tape. The scanner will be unable to read the tag at checkout.

Videos/DVDs – Make sure that videos/DVDs are in working condition. Be sure proper video/DVD is in correct case. Attach tag to the back cover of the video/DVD with tape. Multiple items can be placed in a Ziploc bag with tag attached to the front with tape. Do not cover barcodes with tape. The scanner will be unable to read the tag at checkout.

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