merchandise prep
Spending a little extra time getting your items ready will mean more money $$$ for you. Items that are cleaned, ironed, and starched, with all pieces attached, and loose threads clipped, sell much better!! Button all buttons, zip all zippers for an extra clean appearance.
ALL tops/dresses must be HUNG on hangers, not just pinned to the hanger!!
Infant clothing will fit on a wire hanger~*~you may use small plastic hangers for items sized 12 months and smaller.
NO onsies, sleepers, etc.. will be accepted in baggies.
Hang clothing so the hanger makes a question mark (?) from front.
Regular sized wire hangers can be obtained from a dry cleaner for free or for a minimum charge. Please email us if you have difficulty obtaining wire hangers. We will have them available for sale and pick-up in Mesa (approx. Baseline & Power) on TBA. 50 hangers for $7 or 100 for $12. Please e-mail us how many you will need, what day you will be coming and we will send you the exact location.
Note plastic infant hangers used will not be returned.
Due to the new CPSIA (Consumer Protection Safety Improvement Act), we need consignors to be extra diligent in checking their items against the CPSC's website for any recalls. You will be required to sign that you've done so at check in. In addition, the following guidelines will be used:
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Cribs:
Cribs manufactured prior to 7/23/10 may not be resold...please contact us for additional criteria if you'd like to sell a crib made after this date.
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Play Pens/Pack n Plays:
Mesh-sided play yards have no rivets protuding 1/16 in. or more on the outside of the top rails
The mesh has no small weave, openings less than 1/4 in. and no tears
The mesh is securly attached to the top rail and floor plate
The covering of the top rails has no tears or holes & any staples, rivets, screws used in construction are not loose or missing
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Baby Walkers:
Must be at least 36 in. wide at base or have gripping strips to help stop it at the edge of a step
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Toy Chests with hinged lids:
Must have spring-loaded lid support that will keep lid open in any position without adjustment
Have no latch that could trap a child inside
Have two or more ventilation holes or openings near the top of the front or sides
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Hooded sweatshirts for children may not have drawstrings
Furniture and Large Play Toys:
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All furniture and large toy items must be in clean condition (please wash or wipe clean).
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We ask that cribs, changing tables, bassinettes, toddler beds, etc are assembled. Please bring your own tools if you need to assemble on site.
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Large indoor/outdoor play sets (i.e. Little Tykes or Step 2 items) must also be assembled at the drop off time. Battery operated toys must have batteries.
Books, Videos, DVDs:
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Books in excellent condition can be sold individually or bagged together in groups. Groups of books must be placed into Ziploc bags .
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Place a book label to the outside of the bag using clear packing tape. A 3 X 5 index card may be used for a book label in addition to your consignor tag. Mark each label with book titles and a general description.
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Tape your consignor tag to the OUTSIDE of the bag for easier removal at checkout. Please use clear packing tape.
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For individual books or any books too large for Ziploc bags, tape consignor tag on the front cover of the book using masking tape .
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Videos must have their matching cover. We will not accept videos or dvds that are not in their original case.
Shoes:
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There is a limit of 10 pairs of shoes per consignor and must be in excellent (new or like new) condition.
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We will accept shoes in sizes newborn-children's size 4 (ages 0-8 yrs). We will, however, accept specialty shoes, cleats, tap, ballet, etc…in larger sizes.
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Shoes must be secured with a zip tie, knotted ribbon, shoelace or something similar so they do not become separated. Attach the tag with a safety pin to the laces or knotted ribbon.
Bedding:
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Crib Bedding Sets must be hung on hangers and secured with safety pins. They may hang long as they will be on a rack higher off the floor. This will allow the consumer a better look at your items. If you use multiple hangers, please secure the hanger grouping together with a rubberband. Please use only one tag when labeling a bedding set.
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All crib sheets and smaller baby blankets must also be hung on hangers and secured with safety pins.
Miscellaneous Items:
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Loose items such as bibs, socks, tights, rattles, hair accessories and bottles must be bagged and sealed with clear packing tape with tag taped to the outside. These items will be donated at the end of the sale if unsold.
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