How to Input Inventory

Once you have registered, you may log in to the Consignor Portal and begin entering your inventory.

Guidelines

• Sort clothing items by gender and size first. This makes item entry go very quickly.

• Enter an item description. Please enter the brand name on the top line and the description on the second line. A detailed description will help us find this item if the tag becomes separated from it during the sale.

• Enter a size.

• Enter a price. A good price will be to list your item for 30-40% off the retail price. Mark prices in 50¢ increments, starting at $1. Check out Pricing Tips to get more help with pricing.

• Select the discount box if you want your item sold during the Discount Sale.

• Select the donate box if you want your item donated if it does not sell. All items marked for donation will automatically be discounted. Donated items will be given to Riverside Life Services.

• If you want your unsold items back, print tags on bright yellow cardstock. Pick up any unsold items on Saturday, March 2 between 12 - 1:30 PM. Any items left after 1:30 PM will be donated.

• Every item you wish to sell must have a unique barcode to be sold. Duplicate items must be entered separately into the inventory, and each must have its own unique tag.

Printing Tags

Sample Tag

• Tags should be printed on 60-65 lb. cardstock. DO NOT use regular paper. Tags will tear off with lightweight paper and your item will not be sold without the tag.

• Print tags on white cardstock for items you would like to donate.

• Print tags on bright yellow cardstock for unsold items you would like to pick up after the sale.

• Make sure your barcodes are printed clearly. The scanner will not be able to read the barcode if it is faded or smudged. If your printer is running out of ink, we will not be able to scan your tag, so please ensure you have adequate toner levels when printing.

• DO NOT make handwritten changes to your tags after they have been printed. Price and discount information are embedded in the barcode. If you need to change this information, please edit your tag in the online tagging system and reprint your tags.

• While other consignment sales use barcoded tags, you must print NEW tags using your consignment number in order to ensure that you receive credit for your items at our sale.

• The tags will print 6 tags to a page. Use clear packing tape to tape the top of the tags before cutting to reinforce the tag and prevent tearing. Do not tape over the barcode.

• Every item you wish to sell must have a tag to be sold.

Supplies for Tagging

• Wire hangers (We prefer you use adult size wire hangers, but we do not require it.)

• Safety pins (1 in. or larger please)

• Clear packing tape

• Ziploc bags

• Zip ties

• Cellophane

• Blue painters tape

• White or yellow cardstock

• Printer toner

How to Tag Items

• Any item hung on a hanger should have the hanger hook pointed to the left when looking at the front of the item. (The hook will look like the top of a question mark.) Tags should be pinned to the upper right of these items to ensure they are visible when hung on racks. See the video below for an example.

• Hang ALL clothing items on hangers. Pants, shorts, and skirts should be hung on hangers using large safety pins towards the middle of the waist to prevent slipping.

• When possible, place safety pins at the seams of the items to prevent unnecessary holes.

• Outfits should be arranged as shown below with the top in front and the pants/shorts/skirt hung on the back with safety pins. Attach matching socks, bows, etc. with safety pins or zip ties.

• Hang nursing covers and baby carriers. Items sell better when hung and the buyer can see the item clearly.

• Shoes need to be attached securely together. Please use zip ties to attach your shoes and tag together. Place infant booties or shoes in Ziploc bags, and tape the tag to the outside using clear packing tape. Tape the top of the bag as well to prevent items from being opened.

• For onesies, socks, newborn hats, tights, bibs, and other small items, place same-size items in Ziploc bags and attach your tag to the outside using clear packing tape. Be sure to tape Ziploc bags closed securely using clear packing tape. This will help prevent loss or theft of your items.

• Hang blankets by folding, draping, and securing over the bottom of a hanger.

• For large items (strollers, high chairs etc.), tags must be attached using zip ties or clear packing tape. If your large item has small parts, all parts must be in a Ziploc bag and attached to the main part. Seal the bag with clear packing tape to prevent the bag from opening.

• For large items with many parts that could get separated, only print one tag. Put that tag on the main part. On all other pieces, put a piece of masking tape on them with your Consignor Number and a number for each item included. (e.g. 1 of 4, 2 of 4, 3 of 4, etc.).

• Secure puzzles and toys with multiple loose pieces with cellophane or in Ziploc bags. Only attach one tag to the outside of the item.

• Use blue painters tape to secure tags to the back of books. Painters tape is less likely to tear the cover or jacket of a book. You can also sell multiple books together. Package the books in a Ziploc bag, attaching the tag to the outside with clear packing tape and sealing the bag with packing tape to prevent them from being altered.

• Every item you wish to sell must have a tag to be sold. Attach your tags in a manner that they will stay attached to your item to ensure we can sell it.