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!