Consignor Tips for Spring 2010
Hello! Jodi and I hope you are well and getting ready for the biggest Tot Trade Charlotte ever! We want to be sure that you are prepared before you come to drop off and have a quick check list for both returning consignors as well as new ones!
- Consignor fee will be deducted from your check at the end of the sale
- Consignors receive 65% of sale (70% if you complete super mom volunteer shift/12 hours throughout the sale)
- Please be sure to check out our consignor resource page
http://tottradecharlotte.com/signup_consignor.php here you will find several buttons with TONS of information – even a quick video to help you with tagging
- You will receive your hangers back for the clothes that you do not sell – we will not be able to return hangers from clothes sold
- All clothes need to be hung on hangers (including onesies unless packaged new) and all toys, accessories, etc. tagged and prepared before drop off
- Please prepare clothes by banding per size and gender (for example all girl 6-9months clothes together, etc)
- TOYS, TOYS, TOYS! Tag your toys first – we love to have great toys every time we open the doors! Remember toys for older children and gaming systems, games and accessories!
- Homeschool curriculum and accessories – this section really took off last season!
- We do not accept adult clothing only maternity
- Spring/Summer Season clothing items. We do accept jeans all year long. Light – weight jackets (knit / cotton ) are fine.
- Please no cribs, carseats, car seat bases, jewelry. For a complete list and recall information please see the consignor resource page. We can accept the STROLLER portion of a travel system – please no bases or carseats.
- Please be sure that your account has the current information including phone, email and mailing address. We use various methods to reach you during the sale and to mail your check at the end of the sale.
- Print Code: If you are using online tagging, please always log onto your account through the Tot Trade Charlotte website – you will not be asked for a print code.
- Be sure to download, print and sign the consignor agreement (this is found on the consignor resource page
- Moms are tagging, if you have 100 items, please schedule an appointment. Once you log onto your account, please click “check in” you will see the available slots. Once the appointments are full we will be unable to add additional slots. We will be able to check you in through our non-appointment lane
- There is still time to volunteer – we have a few slots left throughout the sale. Remember 8 hour and 12 hour (super mom volunteers) have their consignor fee waived, shop early and 12 hour volunteers receive 70% of sale.
- If you have never consigned with Tot Trade Charlotte we provide a drive through drop off. What this means is that you can stay in your packed vehicle - visit check in – volunteers assist you with removing items from your car – please park your car OUTSIDE of the building.
- Please allow enough time to put out all NON CLOTHING items while we are inspecting your clothes. Please drop off your shoes to our shoe inspector.
- Be sure to check back at the shoes and the table where your clothes were inspected to see if anything was returned. Please do not be offended, the lighting at the Arena picks up stains that you cannot see at home.
- Pricing: We have a button on our consignor resource page that gives helpful hints about pricing. There is a happy medium between too high and too low – the best thing is to try and remember the original value of the item and then ask yourself based on the condition of the item “What would I pay for this item” if I was shopping at Tot Trade Charlotte? I know we have all seen things overpriced and snagged some underpriced items along the way! Our goal is to sell your goodies!
- If you find that you can’t make drop off but you have tagged your fantastic stuff? Another family member, dad, neighbor, other consignor, friend can drop off your items – not a problem!
Finally our challenge of three! It takes about three days for anything to change in my house when we are making transitions, so…we challenge you to tell three moms, neighbors, playgroup etc. about this season’s sale. If you blog, we appreciate the plug! More voices mean more participation. Thank you so much for choosing Tot Trade Charlotte. We will work hard to ensure that you have a positive consigning and shopping experience. We are here if you need us – tottrade@hotmail.com See you soon!