Children’s Market Volunteer Responsibilities:
Before we get to the fun stuff, here's the stuff we have to say and wish we didn't:
No-Shows: Since many of our volunteer shifts occur after early shopping has taken place, we trust those people who have committed to the remaining shifts to follow through on their obligations. If you have to cancel for any reason, please try to find someone to take your place. Call us at (256) 239-6033 if you find out you are unable to work your shift at the last moment. Anyone who fails to contact us will not be allowed to volunteer with us again.
Holding Items: A very important reminder about holding items: We realize it is very hard to resist looking through the racks while you are straightening them, checking for wear, etc. If you do find clothing you would like to purchase, we allow volunteers to reserve up to five items only. Please put them in the kitchen. There will be hold tags and safety pins in the kitchen for your convenience. Use these supplies to identify your items. Please return to the sales floor and continue your shift after you have reserved your five items. Any held items must be paid for by noon on Wednesday if they are held during the pre-sale or at the end of your 3-hour shift if you are working Wednesday through Saturday. Everything left in the kitchen will be returned to the sales floor at noon on Wednesday and at the end of each day of the public sale. If you have children who consign, you cannot use their numbers to hold additional items. This volunteer benefit is not something most sales allow, but we have had very few problems with it in the past until last year.
If shopping during volunteer shifts becomes an issue, we will not be able to continue offering this great benefit. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Here are some reminders about helping:
1. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your shift is scheduled to begin. This gives you time to sign in and receive any necessary training or instruction, as well as secure personal items. Sign in and out each time you work. The notebook is in our check-out area. It will have your assigned task and work area listed for each specific shift. This area is also a secure area where you can leave your purse, coat, etc.
2. We have navy blue Children’s Market aprons for you to wear to protect your clothing. Return it at the end of your shift.
3. Be kind and courteous to shoppers and other volunteers. We want everyone to have an enjoyable time at the Children’s Market!
4. Interact with the shoppers. Ask them if they have any questions. Do they need another basket? Do they have items they want put in the holding area? Are they looking for something specific? Etc. (Not only are you being helpful, but also you are also discouraging shoplifting!)
5. A positive attitude is necessary for everyone! Do NOT make negative comments about an item’s style, price, etc., as you are working. Please do NOT speak negatively about other consignment sales, stores, or resale shops! We want everyone to have a great experience with our sale. Keeping everything positive really helps and sets a good example for others.
6. Do NOT “promote” your own items in the sale by recommending them to shoppers. We have had to ban a volunteer for this action in the past. It will not be tolerated.
7. If you have an assigned task, but have some down-time, please help tidy the sale by straightening items, putting items in the correct sections, fixing items on hangers, looking for missing tags, etc. Don’t forget to talk to the shoppers!
8. Please help yourself to snacks, drinks, and food. Use your best judgment regarding when to have a quick break. It is very helpful to have volunteers take shifts eating (during meals).
9. Smile and have fun!
10. The good chocolate is hidden to keep our kids out of it when they're at the sale. If we forget to tell you where it is, just ask!
Thank you so much for volunteering! You are appreciated!
Below is a list of the most common jobs you might be asked to do during your shift. You will receive complete and detailed instructions concerning your job when you arrive. Also, look for an email reminder before the sale. It will outline all of your duties in detail.
1. Set-up-- setting up racks and tables; completing details for sales floor layout
2. Screen-- screening clothing and items for the floor, looking for recall items
3. Sort—assist consignors with hanging clothes/placing items out on the floor at drop-off; gathering clothing and items at the end of the sale
4. Secure & Straighten-- monitoring/patrolling the floor to discourage shoplifting, keeping the floor organized and neat
5. Sell-- cutting tags, bagging items, assisting consignors with transporting their items
We have so much fun, even in the midst of the insanity that can happen. If you haven't had a chance to volunteer with us, sign up for a shift and try it out. You just might find out it'st he perfect fit.
March 7, 2011
Getting Organized – Tips from Kristen Yartz, Little Red Hen Consignment Tagging Services
This information is provided by Consignment Mommies (www.consignmentmommies.com)
SORTING
1. If you’re really organized, you will already have hung ironed items from the previous season in a spare closet or a separate section in your kids’ closets. These are your “seed” items for the coming season, which reduces your overall prep time. Are you shaking your head and laughing at the improbability of this scenario? Second best is to keep a tote in a closet where you’ve tossed clothes and shoes (in bags) as your kids outgrew them. It’s never too early to start planning for subsequent seasons.
2. Gather all your clothing items together, and on a bright, sunny day (preferably by a window), check each item over for stains, holes, missing buttons, faulty zippers and signs of heavy wash wear, such as fading and pilling. Pay special attention to collars, cuffs, fronts of shirts, knees and bottoms of pants and shorts, and don’t forget the backs of each item!
3. Sort your items into two laundry baskets – one for natural fibers, such as cotton, and another for synthetics. This will help you whip through your ironing, as different fabrics require different heat settings. If your items have been folded in storage for awhile, fluffing them first in the drier will reduce your ironing time. It’s tempting skip ironing your clothes, but items that are well presented have a greater chance of being sold. Most shoppers at consignment sales are looking for items that have been gently worn, are in excellent condition and look sharp.
IRONING and PINNING
4. Set up your workspace by a closet or a portable hanging rack (highly recommended) so that ironed, hung and pinned items can be immediately hung, not laid in a pile to wrinkle. When you’ve worked through your items, group them in “type” sections (shirts with shirts, shorts with shorts, etc.); this will assist you in the pricing/tagging process.
5. Have hangers sorted in bins by size and type for easy retrieval. Depending on your hanger sources, you may have infant, toddler, child, and teen top and bottom hangers in your inventory. These all need to be separated out before you start ironing. If most of your hangers are the same size, place them in an easy-to-reach spot close to the ironing Board.
6. Think like Goldilocks when you set the height of your ironing board – not too high and not too low, but just right. Think about your posture as you set the board up. You may be standing in one place for over an hour. Correct placement of the board can ward off later aches and pains caused by long bouts of ironing.
7. Use an anti-fatigue mat when ironing. Those sold for general kitchen use work well, as do the foam ABC/123 pull-apart mats that you may have around as children’s toys.
8. For best results, iron in daylight or at least in a well-lit room to enable you to notice any missed stains, holes or missing buttons. As you go, button every button, snap every snap, and zip every zipper. This ensures that all the parts of an item are present and functioning and assists in overall presentation.
9. Be wary of decals and beads/sequins on clothing! If you iron over them directly, they may be damaged. Turn your item inside out to iron that section of the clothing, or iron the back of the item at a higher setting with a blast of steam to get the wrinkles out while protecting the (often branded) decal or delicate decorations.
10. After an item has been ironed, pin it to a hanger right then and there. Remember to face your hanger to the left, so that it looks like a question mark when you look at the front of the garment. Pin pants, skirts and shorts to the top of the hanger’s “shoulders,” and give them the Tug Test to ensure that they are firmly affixed. Do the same for shirts and dresses. Your items will be handled multiple times during their trip to the sale, at the sale by workers as they merchandise the store and organize sections, and by shoppers themselves. If in doubt, pin!
11. Sets bring a higher price than individual items, so it’s important to merchandise them properly. If you have dresses with matching diaper covers, pin the diaper cover to the hanger along with the dress on the inside of the dress, if possible. (Diaper covers count as an item, so a dress with a matching diaper cover is a 2-piece set.) If you have a multi-piece set, use a small zip tie to secure hangers together and then pin the items together as well. You may be tempted to cut the zip tie to make it look “neater.” Don’t! You’ll be left with a sharp plastic edge right where you (or someone else) will grab the hanger. Ensure that matching accessories are also included – with several pins, or if appropriate, pop them into zipper bags, tape the tops of the bags and pin through the taped to the items they match. Note on the tag that it is a multi-item set.
SORTING
1. If you’re really organized, you will already have hung ironed items from the previous season in a spare closet or a separate section in your kids’ closets. These are your “seed” items for the coming season, which reduces your overall prep time. Are you shaking your head and laughing at the improbability of this scenario? Second best is to keep a tote in a closet where you’ve tossed clothes and shoes (in bags) as your kids outgrew them. It’s never too early to start planning for subsequent seasons.
2. Gather all your clothing items together, and on a bright, sunny day (preferably by a window), check each item over for stains, holes, missing buttons, faulty zippers and signs of heavy wash wear, such as fading and pilling. Pay special attention to collars, cuffs, fronts of shirts, knees and bottoms of pants and shorts, and don’t forget the backs of each item!
3. Sort your items into two laundry baskets – one for natural fibers, such as cotton, and another for synthetics. This will help you whip through your ironing, as different fabrics require different heat settings. If your items have been folded in storage for awhile, fluffing them first in the drier will reduce your ironing time. It’s tempting skip ironing your clothes, but items that are well presented have a greater chance of being sold. Most shoppers at consignment sales are looking for items that have been gently worn, are in excellent condition and look sharp.
IRONING and PINNING
4. Set up your workspace by a closet or a portable hanging rack (highly recommended) so that ironed, hung and pinned items can be immediately hung, not laid in a pile to wrinkle. When you’ve worked through your items, group them in “type” sections (shirts with shirts, shorts with shorts, etc.); this will assist you in the pricing/tagging process.
5. Have hangers sorted in bins by size and type for easy retrieval. Depending on your hanger sources, you may have infant, toddler, child, and teen top and bottom hangers in your inventory. These all need to be separated out before you start ironing. If most of your hangers are the same size, place them in an easy-to-reach spot close to the ironing Board.
6. Think like Goldilocks when you set the height of your ironing board – not too high and not too low, but just right. Think about your posture as you set the board up. You may be standing in one place for over an hour. Correct placement of the board can ward off later aches and pains caused by long bouts of ironing.
7. Use an anti-fatigue mat when ironing. Those sold for general kitchen use work well, as do the foam ABC/123 pull-apart mats that you may have around as children’s toys.
8. For best results, iron in daylight or at least in a well-lit room to enable you to notice any missed stains, holes or missing buttons. As you go, button every button, snap every snap, and zip every zipper. This ensures that all the parts of an item are present and functioning and assists in overall presentation.
9. Be wary of decals and beads/sequins on clothing! If you iron over them directly, they may be damaged. Turn your item inside out to iron that section of the clothing, or iron the back of the item at a higher setting with a blast of steam to get the wrinkles out while protecting the (often branded) decal or delicate decorations.
10. After an item has been ironed, pin it to a hanger right then and there. Remember to face your hanger to the left, so that it looks like a question mark when you look at the front of the garment. Pin pants, skirts and shorts to the top of the hanger’s “shoulders,” and give them the Tug Test to ensure that they are firmly affixed. Do the same for shirts and dresses. Your items will be handled multiple times during their trip to the sale, at the sale by workers as they merchandise the store and organize sections, and by shoppers themselves. If in doubt, pin!
11. Sets bring a higher price than individual items, so it’s important to merchandise them properly. If you have dresses with matching diaper covers, pin the diaper cover to the hanger along with the dress on the inside of the dress, if possible. (Diaper covers count as an item, so a dress with a matching diaper cover is a 2-piece set.) If you have a multi-piece set, use a small zip tie to secure hangers together and then pin the items together as well. You may be tempted to cut the zip tie to make it look “neater.” Don’t! You’ll be left with a sharp plastic edge right where you (or someone else) will grab the hanger. Ensure that matching accessories are also included – with several pins, or if appropriate, pop them into zipper bags, tape the tops of the bags and pin through the taped to the items they match. Note on the tag that it is a multi-item set.
February 28, 2011
Phase 2 Ambassador Program - So excited about this one!
As you may know, we've accepted juniors' and young men's sizes for several years. Over the past year, our committee has felt very called to expand this area, but doing an additional sale twice a year just won't work. After much prayer and brainstorming, we have shifted some things around and are excited about offering more opportunities to consign and shop for teen & tween sizes with Phase 2. Phase 2 is happening during Children's Market. There is no separation other than the fact that our teen & tween area will be separated and expanded.
We're trying to get the word out among families in our area about the expansion. Although the economy is sluggish, the interest my children are expressing in developing their own styles and buying name brand clothes has not diminished in the least. I know we aren't the only family trying to find a balance. Consignment selling and shopping is a great resource for families with teens, college students, and young parents who stay on top of those trends.
With this in mind, we are launching a Phase 2 Ambassador program for students in middle school, high school, and college. The ambassador program is very simple. We just want people to help spread the word about the expanded teen & tween area, both to attract new consignors for it and shoppers. We want a lot of people in there buying your things!
Word of mouth from friends and peers is the best way to get people involved in consigning. If friends are involved in consigning, it's easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of bargain hunting.
If you or your friends are like our family, brand identity is very important. It's a lot easier for our family to justify spending the money in the store when I know we can get a return on that investment by consigning. Finding those current trends from those same brands at a consignment sale is icing on the cake!
Even though our spaces are full for children's items, we are accepting sellers who are consigning juniors and young men's items only. It doesn't have to be just clothes, either. Phase 2 will feature name brand clothing, prom & formal wear, sporting goods, DVDs, CDs, electronics & gaming, board games, books, shoes, hats, hair accessories, room decor, furniture & bedding. (Because we are a church, we do ask everyone to use common in selecting the DVDs, CDs, and games they consign.) Anyone who is interested in consigning in these areas only just needs to fill out the waiting list form on the website or call me at the number on our bookmarks.
Here's how the ambassador program works: We send you a packet of 20 bookmarks with information about the sale. When you tell people about the sale, be sure to tell them to mention your name. Anyone who list you as a referral when consigning will be added to your referral list. Same thing with shoppers. I recommend putting your name on the bookmarks you hand out to people and reminding them to tell us that you sent them. We keep a list & tally of everyone who mentions your name before and during the sale. At the end of the sale, part of the consignor fee for anyone you refer as a consignor will be added to your check. In addition, we'll add $1 for every shopper who shops in our Phase 2 area and mentions your name specifically as the. It's a great chance to boost your consignor check!
If it is something you're interested in doing, let me know. I'm really excited about this new promotion.
Elizabeth
We're trying to get the word out among families in our area about the expansion. Although the economy is sluggish, the interest my children are expressing in developing their own styles and buying name brand clothes has not diminished in the least. I know we aren't the only family trying to find a balance. Consignment selling and shopping is a great resource for families with teens, college students, and young parents who stay on top of those trends.
With this in mind, we are launching a Phase 2 Ambassador program for students in middle school, high school, and college. The ambassador program is very simple. We just want people to help spread the word about the expanded teen & tween area, both to attract new consignors for it and shoppers. We want a lot of people in there buying your things!
Word of mouth from friends and peers is the best way to get people involved in consigning. If friends are involved in consigning, it's easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of bargain hunting.
If you or your friends are like our family, brand identity is very important. It's a lot easier for our family to justify spending the money in the store when I know we can get a return on that investment by consigning. Finding those current trends from those same brands at a consignment sale is icing on the cake!
Even though our spaces are full for children's items, we are accepting sellers who are consigning juniors and young men's items only. It doesn't have to be just clothes, either. Phase 2 will feature name brand clothing, prom & formal wear, sporting goods, DVDs, CDs, electronics & gaming, board games, books, shoes, hats, hair accessories, room decor, furniture & bedding. (Because we are a church, we do ask everyone to use common in selecting the DVDs, CDs, and games they consign.) Anyone who is interested in consigning in these areas only just needs to fill out the waiting list form on the website or call me at the number on our bookmarks.
Here's how the ambassador program works: We send you a packet of 20 bookmarks with information about the sale. When you tell people about the sale, be sure to tell them to mention your name. Anyone who list you as a referral when consigning will be added to your referral list. Same thing with shoppers. I recommend putting your name on the bookmarks you hand out to people and reminding them to tell us that you sent them. We keep a list & tally of everyone who mentions your name before and during the sale. At the end of the sale, part of the consignor fee for anyone you refer as a consignor will be added to your check. In addition, we'll add $1 for every shopper who shops in our Phase 2 area and mentions your name specifically as the. It's a great chance to boost your consignor check!
If it is something you're interested in doing, let me know. I'm really excited about this new promotion.
Elizabeth
January 28, 2011
Market Monday Winner for Jan. 24-28 - Jessica Rogers
Random.org selected #23, which was Jessica Rogers's comment. Congratulations, Jessica! You win a tagging kit with a tagging gun, barbs, 100 hangers and a pre-sale packet, a $25 gift certificate and pre-sale pass!
January 25, 2011
Market Mondays Giveaway: Why Everyone Loves Consignment Sales
We love giving things away and learning a lot about our shoppers, consignors, and volunteers in the process. This week, we're giving away a great Children's Market package! It includes a tagging gun with 500 barbs, 100 children's hangers, an exclusive shopping bag, pre-sale pass, and a $15.00 gift certificate to our spring sale - approximate value is $40.00.
One person will be chosen randomly on Friday at noon to receive this great prize package.
How can you participate? Here's how to win!
This entry is mandatory! If you do not do this, your other entries will not count!
Finish this statement: "I love consigning because . . ." in the comment section below:
Want more entries? Do one or more of the following.
*Tweet this giveaway! Please tweet, "I love consigning because . . ." Leave a comment with a link to your status. Tweet daily for more entries!
*Like us on Facebook, Children's Market Consignment Sale
*Follow the blog and post letting me know that you are :) (Google Friend Connect or Feed)
*Post about this giveaway on your blog or other social media (message boards, Facebook, etc!). Leave a comment with a link. One entry for each way you share!
Please leave a separate comment for each entry in order to have it counted.
Include your email address (if it's not on your profile).
Good Luck and Enjoy!
US Only. Giveaway ends January 28th. I'll use random.org to pick a winner. I will email the winner. If I do not hear back within 48 hours a new winner will be picked.
One person will be chosen randomly on Friday at noon to receive this great prize package.
How can you participate? Here's how to win!
This entry is mandatory! If you do not do this, your other entries will not count!
Finish this statement: "I love consigning because . . ." in the comment section below:
Want more entries? Do one or more of the following.
*Tweet this giveaway! Please tweet, "I love consigning because . . ." Leave a comment with a link to your status. Tweet daily for more entries!
*Like us on Facebook, Children's Market Consignment Sale
*Follow the blog and post letting me know that you are :) (Google Friend Connect or Feed)
*Post about this giveaway on your blog or other social media (message boards, Facebook, etc!). Leave a comment with a link. One entry for each way you share!
Please leave a separate comment for each entry in order to have it counted.
Include your email address (if it's not on your profile).
Good Luck and Enjoy!
US Only. Giveaway ends January 28th. I'll use random.org to pick a winner. I will email the winner. If I do not hear back within 48 hours a new winner will be picked.
Remix - A Women's Clothing Swap Party
We’ve had many requests for us to carry women’s clothing, but based on our sale history, it just isn’t feasible to take up rack space needed for children’s clothing for these items, which don’t sell as well. That doesn’t mean we can’t pass on those outfits we loved in the store but didn’t quite work when we got home or pick up new to me outfits without spending a dime. Those thoughts developed into Remix, a women’s clothing swap party.
How does it work? Children’s Market consignors and volunteers can bring 10 to 30 pieces of your clothing, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories with you at drop-off on Sunday or Monday. We will have a separate room set up for you to drop off your items. During Tuesday’s pre-sale, from 5 pm until 7 pm, anyone participating can visit the Remix room to pick out new to you items in exchange for what you’ve contributed to the swap. We’re talking no pricing, no tagging, no coming back to pick up leftovers. Anything left after the swap will be donated to Second Chance and Community Enabler for their clothes closets.
For each item you bring in a category, you’ll receive one exchange ticket for that category. Tickets can be swapped down to lower categories, but not swapped up to higher ticket items until 7:00. At that time, anything left is fair game for all participants.
What are the guidelines? · Please bring 10 to 30 items you no longer want (tops, pants, suits, dresses, scarves, hats, belts, coats, jackets, pajamas, sportswear, lounge wear, robes, formal wear, etc). Bring only current styles (purchased in the past 3-4 years) in good condition that can be worn by someone else. Make sure they are free of any odors, stains, excessive wear, etc. Freshly washed clothing of any season is welcome. All leftover clothes will be donated to charity.
How does it work? Children’s Market consignors and volunteers can bring 10 to 30 pieces of your clothing, shoes, jewelry, and other accessories with you at drop-off on Sunday or Monday. We will have a separate room set up for you to drop off your items. During Tuesday’s pre-sale, from 5 pm until 7 pm, anyone participating can visit the Remix room to pick out new to you items in exchange for what you’ve contributed to the swap. We’re talking no pricing, no tagging, no coming back to pick up leftovers. Anything left after the swap will be donated to Second Chance and Community Enabler for their clothes closets.
For each item you bring in a category, you’ll receive one exchange ticket for that category. Tickets can be swapped down to lower categories, but not swapped up to higher ticket items until 7:00. At that time, anything left is fair game for all participants.
What are the guidelines? · Please bring 10 to 30 items you no longer want (tops, pants, suits, dresses, scarves, hats, belts, coats, jackets, pajamas, sportswear, lounge wear, robes, formal wear, etc). Bring only current styles (purchased in the past 3-4 years) in good condition that can be worn by someone else. Make sure they are free of any odors, stains, excessive wear, etc. Freshly washed clothing of any season is welcome. All leftover clothes will be donated to charity.
Phase 2 - An expanded adventure
After the first year of Children's Market, God showed us that we needed to be reaching to families with teenagers as well as families with younger children. We've accepted junior and young men's sizes for several years, but haven't concentrated on those sizes as much as we could. One day we turned around and realized how many kids have grown up with our sale over the years who weren't ready to outgrow Children's Market. They needed more than just a couple of racks, though. The idea for Phase 2 was hatched in 2010 and it will launch in Spring, 2011.
Phase II – For Tweens & Teens
Bring us your well cared for things that you just don’t use anymore and shop for some new-to-you items without spending a fortune.
Look through your closet with the eye of a shopper. Choose those “right season” things that are still in great shape and are current in style. Things that are too worn, smell of pets or smoke odor, or have stains or other flaws will not be accepted for our racks. Make sure everything's fresh, clean, and all clothing is hung up. Be sure to visit our website at www.jaxfumckids.org for our guidelines on preparing your items. You must register as a Children's Market consignor to participate in the Phase II sale during Children's Market.
Brands we love: ONLY ACCEPTING ITEMS MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE PAST 4 YEARS IN CURRENT STYLES. ITEMS MUST BE FRESHLY LAUNDEREDAND IN ‘PERFECTLY USED’ OR ‘NEARLY NEW’ CONDITION.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Aeropostale
American Eagle
Bebe
Billabong
BKE
Charlotte Russe
Citizens of humanity
Ecko
Express
Forever 21
Gap
Hollister
Hurley
Juicy Couture
Justice
L.L. Bean
lei
Levi
Limited
Lucky Brand
Miss Me
Mudd
Nautica
Old Navy
Pink by Victoria’s Secret (no bras or panties unless new with tags)
Polo
Pac-Sun
Ralph Lauren
Rampage
Roxy
Sean Jean Seven for All Mankind
Silver
Skechers
Steve Madden
Timberland
Tommy Hilfiger
True Religion
Vera Bradley Accessories
Von Dutch
Wet Seal
Xhilaration
And Many More....
Belts, hats, purses, sunglasses, trendy jewelry, and other accessories are also welcome.
We Cannot Accept: FADED GLORY, JOE BOXER, BASIC EDITIONS, RTE 66, ATHLETECH or other Kmart /Wal-Mart Branded Clothing. It’s not at all because there’s something wrong with these clothes, it’s simply because it wouldn’t benefit our consignors nor our patrons to stock items that could be purchased new for only a few dollars apiece.
These items must follow our Children’s Market guidelines as listed on our website. This is an expansion of Children’s Market, following the same guidelines, but geared to appeal to shoppers ages 11 to 18.
Phase II – For Tweens & Teens
Bring us your well cared for things that you just don’t use anymore and shop for some new-to-you items without spending a fortune.
Look through your closet with the eye of a shopper. Choose those “right season” things that are still in great shape and are current in style. Things that are too worn, smell of pets or smoke odor, or have stains or other flaws will not be accepted for our racks. Make sure everything's fresh, clean, and all clothing is hung up. Be sure to visit our website at www.jaxfumckids.org for our guidelines on preparing your items. You must register as a Children's Market consignor to participate in the Phase II sale during Children's Market.
Brands we love: ONLY ACCEPTING ITEMS MANUFACTURED WITHIN THE PAST 4 YEARS IN CURRENT STYLES. ITEMS MUST BE FRESHLY LAUNDEREDAND IN ‘PERFECTLY USED’ OR ‘NEARLY NEW’ CONDITION.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Aeropostale
American Eagle
Bebe
Billabong
BKE
Charlotte Russe
Citizens of humanity
Ecko
Express
Forever 21
Gap
Hollister
Hurley
Juicy Couture
Justice
L.L. Bean
lei
Levi
Limited
Lucky Brand
Miss Me
Mudd
Nautica
Old Navy
Pink by Victoria’s Secret (no bras or panties unless new with tags)
Polo
Pac-Sun
Ralph Lauren
Rampage
Roxy
Sean Jean Seven for All Mankind
Silver
Skechers
Steve Madden
Timberland
Tommy Hilfiger
True Religion
Vera Bradley Accessories
Von Dutch
Wet Seal
Xhilaration
And Many More....
Belts, hats, purses, sunglasses, trendy jewelry, and other accessories are also welcome.
We Cannot Accept: FADED GLORY, JOE BOXER, BASIC EDITIONS, RTE 66, ATHLETECH or other Kmart /Wal-Mart Branded Clothing. It’s not at all because there’s something wrong with these clothes, it’s simply because it wouldn’t benefit our consignors nor our patrons to stock items that could be purchased new for only a few dollars apiece.
These items must follow our Children’s Market guidelines as listed on our website. This is an expansion of Children’s Market, following the same guidelines, but geared to appeal to shoppers ages 11 to 18.
Consigning 101: Hands-On Workshop
Are you interested in learning about the growing trend of consigning? Have you considered participating in a sale, but hesitate because the process sounds intimidating? Have you tried it before and were disappointed with the amount you received compared to the effort you put into consigning? We would like to introduce you to simple ways to succeed in the world of consignment sales.
Learn how easy it is to turn the stuff in your children’s closets into profits without feeling overwhelmed! At the workshop, we will provide:
■An overview of consigning and the various basic tagging systems sales use, from handwritten tags to online data entry systems;
■Time saving tips for organizing and preparing your items;
■Visual demonstration on how to prepare/hang/tag your items and the common pitfalls to avoid;
■Ideas to increase your proceeds check;
■Hints for getting the biggest bang for your buck when consignment shopping;
■A simple guide to pricing;
■A question and answer session;
■A basic tagging kit to get you started with any sale.
(Although we’d love to have you consign with us, attending this workshop does not obligate you to participate with Children’s Market. There are several great sales in our area. It’s important to find the one that fits you best.)
What to do: Send us an email (market@jaxfumc.org) to reserve your spot at the session of your choice. Please include a contact number and your name. On the day of your session, arrive with 5 easy to handle items from your child’s closet, toy box, or nursery that you would be interested in consigning. We will show you how to prepare, tag, and price those items. In addition, there will be a brief demonstration of how our inventory system works at Children’s Market.
Come and join us at one of our three sessions:
Sessions 1 & 2 will be at First United Methodist Church, behind McDonald’s in Jacksonville
Monday, February 7, 9:00 am and Wednesday, February 9, 6:00 pm
Session 3, our Saturday luncheon workshop, wil be at Java Jolt in Jacksonville, Saturday, February 12, at 11:00 am
The sessions are free. Light refreshments will be served at the church on Monday and Wednesday. We request that you purchase a meal from Java Jolt's yummy menu for your lunch at Saturday’s session.
If you're interested in attending, please send an email (including your name and which session you would like to attend) to market@jaxfumc.org to reserve your space. Seating is limited at each session.
You’ll be amazed at how simple and fun consigning (and shopping) can be!
Learn how easy it is to turn the stuff in your children’s closets into profits without feeling overwhelmed! At the workshop, we will provide:
■An overview of consigning and the various basic tagging systems sales use, from handwritten tags to online data entry systems;
■Time saving tips for organizing and preparing your items;
■Visual demonstration on how to prepare/hang/tag your items and the common pitfalls to avoid;
■Ideas to increase your proceeds check;
■Hints for getting the biggest bang for your buck when consignment shopping;
■A simple guide to pricing;
■A question and answer session;
■A basic tagging kit to get you started with any sale.
(Although we’d love to have you consign with us, attending this workshop does not obligate you to participate with Children’s Market. There are several great sales in our area. It’s important to find the one that fits you best.)
What to do: Send us an email (market@jaxfumc.org) to reserve your spot at the session of your choice. Please include a contact number and your name. On the day of your session, arrive with 5 easy to handle items from your child’s closet, toy box, or nursery that you would be interested in consigning. We will show you how to prepare, tag, and price those items. In addition, there will be a brief demonstration of how our inventory system works at Children’s Market.
Come and join us at one of our three sessions:
Sessions 1 & 2 will be at First United Methodist Church, behind McDonald’s in Jacksonville
Monday, February 7, 9:00 am and Wednesday, February 9, 6:00 pm
Session 3, our Saturday luncheon workshop, wil be at Java Jolt in Jacksonville, Saturday, February 12, at 11:00 am
The sessions are free. Light refreshments will be served at the church on Monday and Wednesday. We request that you purchase a meal from Java Jolt's yummy menu for your lunch at Saturday’s session.
If you're interested in attending, please send an email (including your name and which session you would like to attend) to market@jaxfumc.org to reserve your space. Seating is limited at each session.
You’ll be amazed at how simple and fun consigning (and shopping) can be!
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