Consignor Guide

Consignor School

Everything you need to know to enter, tag, and prepare your items for the Kelly's Kids Consignment Sale.

Clothing Preparation Checklist

All clothing must be on hangers.
Onesies may be grouped together in a ziplock bag.
Items must be clean, complete, and in working condition.
Minimum price is $2.00 — if an item isn't worth $2.00 alone, group it with another item.
Items must be free of stains, tears, broken zippers, or missing buttons.
Check that all recalled items are excluded — see the CPSC recall list before bringing items.

Pricing Reminder

All items must be priced at $2.00 or above in $0.50 increments. If an item is not worth $2.00 on its own, group it with another item (e.g., pair of pants) to reach the minimum. Price at 1/4 to 1/2 of original retail. Ask yourself: "What would I be willing to pay for this?"

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Sort Your Items & Gather Supplies

Before you start entering items, arrange your clothing in order by gender and size. Getting organized first will make the tagging process much faster and more efficient.

Gather These Supplies Before You Start

Hangers — Wire or white plastic only
Safety pins — For attaching tags to clothing
Tagging gun — Optional — makes tagging faster
90 lb+ cardstock — Required for printing tags
Ziplock bags — Quart, gallon & 2-gallon sizes
Clear shipping tape — For sealing bags & securing tags
Rubber bands — To organize clothing by size/gender
Zip-ties — For securing toys & gear
Step 2

Register & Log In

Register as a consignor if you haven't already. A $10.00 non-refundable consignor fee will be deducted from your earnings check — no money needed upfront.

Then log in to your Consignor Account using your consignor number and password.

Step 3

Click "Work With My Consigned Items"

Once logged in, click "Work With My Consigned Items" to open the item entry screen.

Step 4

Enter Your Items

For each item, fill in the following fields:

a. Category

Select the appropriate category for your item (clothing, toys, gear, etc.).

b. Size

Select the correct size.

c. Description

Be descriptive! A good description helps your item sell. Include brand name, color, style, and condition.

d. Price

Must be in $0.50 increments starting at $2.00 (e.g., $2.00, $2.50, $3.00). As a general rule, price at 1/4 to 1/2 of the original retail price.

  • Like new & name-brand? Price it higher.
  • Well loved & not name-brand? Price on the lower end.
  • Want everything to sell? Price to move — ask yourself what you'd pay for it.
e. Discount

Check the discount box if you want your item sold at half price on Saturday (the Half Price Day). If unchecked, your item will not be discounted and may miss its chance to sell.

f. Donate

Check the donate box if you want unsold items donated to charity. Note: All items must be picked up by 3:00 PM on the last day — anything not picked up will be donated regardless of this setting.

Click "Add Item" or press Enter

The system adds the item to the bottom of the screen and saves it automatically. If you leave the tab or get timed out, don't worry — your items are still saved in the database and can be found in the Manage Inventory screen. The system times out after 15–20 minutes of inactivity, so try to sort your items before you start.

Step 5

Print Your Tags

When ready, select one of the "Print Tags" options from your Consignor Account.

Use only 90 lb. cardstock.
Print must be high contrast — dark print on white or light-colored paper.
Make sure the back of each tag is completely blank. Tags printed on both sides cannot be tracked at checkout.
Print 8 tags per page at full size. Smaller tags will not scan and are hard for shoppers to read.
Clean your printer heads and ensure adequate ink. Faint tags will not scan.
If using Firefox, print using Internet Explorer instead — there are known printing issues with Firefox.
No access to a cardstock printer? Ask a friend, print at FedEx for a small fee, or print at work.
Step 6

Attach Tags to Your Items

Attach your printed tags securely to each item.

Hanger & Tag Placement

Hang clothing so the hanger hook points left (shaped like a question mark). Place the tag in the upper right corner of the item. For outfits, put the shirt on the hanger normally, flip it over, and pin the pants to the back at the top of the hanger. See the Visual Guides section below for illustrated examples.

Hanger Types: White Plastic or Wire Only

Please use only white plastic hangers or wire hangers. Clothespins and pant hangers are not allowed.

Important: No Handwritten Changes

Tags may NOT have handwritten changes to price, discount, or donate. If you make a mistake or change your mind, print a new tag. You will not be able to make changes once items are checked in, and handwritten changes will not be accepted at checkout.

Step 7

Cut & Organize Your Tags

Cut your printed tags and keep them in order by item number. This makes it easy to find any specific item quickly during drop-off and throughout the sale.

Visual Guides

Reference these guides when hanging your items and pricing your clothing.

How to Hang Your Items

How to Hang Your Items — hanger shaped like a question mark, tag in upper right corner, how to hang outfits

Ultimate Consignment Price Guide

Ultimate Consignment Price Guide — bargain brands $1-4, basic brands $3-6, better brands $4-10, boutique brands 25-35%

Questions? We're here to help!

Contact Kelly at [email protected] or visit the main website.