Tips for getting a BIG CHECK at Wee-cycle Mart Children's Consignment Sales!

Ok, the holidays are behind us and if you are like me (and my children) you have toys, clothes and "stuff" bursting out the house or maybe still under the tree! Well, it's time to clean out and cash in at Wee-cycle Mart Children's Consignment Sales! One of the best feelings is knowing that you can get good money for items your kids have outgrown or no longer play with! REALLY! Of course, you'll still have plenty of things to donate to family or charity should you so desire. But why not do both!

We paid out the highest commissions ever at our FALL/WINTER 2010 season (many checks OVER $1000, yes you read that correct!) and we expect the trend to keep on going as more moms are shopping consignment then ever before!

Here's a few tips on how YOU can get a check you'll be excited about!

1. Start tagging early! Do not wait to the last minute. Our highest sellers also usually have the MOST items entered into the sale! Register now!
2. Plan on volunteering at least ONE four hour shift. There are over 7 days and 75 time slots to choose from so we are sure there is ONE you should be able to do. Volunteering is important for many reason.
   1. You get the $5 Registration fee refunded in your check!
   2. You get extra commission in your check!
   3. You will learn and appreciate what it takes to put on an event like this.
   4. You get to see YOUR stuff going out the door - totally a "rush"!
   5. You will make new friends!
   6. You will get 4 hours with the kids!
   7. It's FUN  Our highest check earners are also our best volunteers!
3. Price with the mindset -what would I pay for this at the sale?"  "Don't get attached to your items or you'll end up overpricing. You don't need to underprice unless you really want it gone FAST. The proven rule of thumb is 1/3 of CURRENT retail. So if you paid $10 for it mark it $3. If you paid $4 for it, you can't bring it as our lowerst price is $2 or you can group things together to make a $4 set. The exception might be items with tags still on, you might be able to just under 50% retail. Also, larger items like outdoor toys, ride-ons, etc, can go a little higher. Again, think "what would I pay for this item?"
4. Definately participate in 50% off Day Sunday. Even if you are transferring to another sale, it still makes sense to get as much money as you can at EACH sale. What we have found is that if the items did not sell on Thursday, Friday or Saturday at FULL PRICE, then there is most likely something wrong with the item that we missed. It could be a stain, missing button, or just overpriced. By participating in 50% Day you up the chances of the item being sold as is. If it still doesn't sale and you are picking up, then you can fix the issue or change the price for the next sale.
5. Earn referral fees!We have a very easy program for you to earn up to 100% commission and our highest earners are the ones that tell everyone about the sale! There is even a sample email on our webite that you can send to your friends to tell them about consigning. And don't forget about Facebook and Twitter, you can get referrals from friends of friends that you don't even know! By referring NEW consignors to us (and believe me there are plenty of moms that are still not familiar with us!), you earn more commission! Check out the details now!
6. Make sure your items are of good quality!  Time and time again, we look at the items left over at the end of the dale and as hard as we check items at drop-off and over and over again during the sale, we still see items that are less perfect and should not have been taking up room on the racks. It's very important to check for stains, missing buttons/snaps, fading and pilling. These seem they are the biggest issues. But also, age of item. Is it outdated? Does it look like grandma might have worem it....unless it's an heirloom piece, you probably should not waste your time tagging it. A big one is GYMBOREE...you know its old when the colors are bright block colors from the 90's. Even though it's a great name, it probably isn't going to see if it's really outdated style.
7. When tagging, start with your biggest and best items FIRST. Toys are HOT and we always sell out of good toys, baby equipment, etc. When tagging your clothing start again with you best name brand items and New with Tags. Save your socks and onesies for last. You will have lots of competition in the smaller size clothing for girls especially, so price accordingly. Be careful when tagging Target/Walmart brands. Yes, they do sell, but you will need to sell in sets as they have VERY LOW RETAIL and do not wash as well (if they are shrunk or faded, please do not tag). Feel free to BAG these items in groups for easier tagging instead of putting on hangers. Be descriptive on the tag when you bag so shoppers don't need to "tear" the bag apart to check out the contents.

Ok, well, I think that's enough to get you going. If you have any questions about tagging feel free to email us at info@wee-cyclemart.com So what are you waiting for???? Get tagging now! and get a check in 7-10 days after the sale ends! Register Now!

Be sure to read all the Prepping and Tagging Instructions on our website before you begin!