How to Become a Consignor

I have had a lot of phone calls/emails over that past two weeks from my precious friends that go a little something like this... "Hey Jess, I really would love to consign with you, but I have never consigned before, and I don't even know where to start."  My words of wisdom to them and to every mom or wife that would like to help their family out by bringing in some cash is to CONSIGN!!!  I have been there.  I will never forget working at a HUGE consignment sale and being so afraid the first time I put my son's clothes into their sale to sell.  I was so scared I was going to mess something up.  It was SO easy once I got started, and I got a great check to pay for my son's next season of clothing.  My advice is to not be too afraid to consign your items and miss out on valuable money for your family.  I am going to provide the steps that you need to take to consign your items with Little Dreamers. 
Step 1:  Register with Little Dreamers.  Go to www.littledreamerssale.com.  Click on the "Consignors" button, then go to "Consignor Registration" and register for our sale.

Step 2:  Read over our "Acceptable Items" page on our website, and gather your items that can be accepted into our sale.  No stained, faded, or outdated items will be accepted in our sale.  All toys must have batteries, etc.

Step 3:  Hang your clothing items on wire hangers with the hook pointing to the left. 

Here is an example of how to hang a "set."  I always hang the shirt first (hanger hook pointing to the left).  Then hang the shorts on the back by safety pinning them.

Step 4:  I always sort my items by gender, then size.  Then I get a big pile and get my laptop, and I log-in to my account and start entering my items.  To log-in to your account, you just go back to www.littledreamerssale.com.  Then click on "Consignors."  Then go to "Consignor Registration" and click on "Log-in."  Enter your items until you need a break (or until your eyes start crossing), and either save them or print them. 

Step 5:  When you are ready to print your items, click on the "Generate Tags" button (it is above all of your items).  Put a stack of white cardstock in your printer, and print away!

Step 6:  Cut out your tags and place them on your items.  For clothing items, you will hang your tag on the right top of the garment.

Step 7:  Have all items entered by 11:00am on February 26th.  Our sale will LOCK at this time, and no other items will be able to be entered into the sale.  No exceptions!

Step 8:  Drop off your items anytime on Sunday, February 26th from 1:00-7:00pm or Monday, February 27th from 9:00am-8:00pm.  You do not have to make an appointment.  Gather all clothing by gender and size and bring a self-addressed stamped envelope (so we can mail your check to you). 

Leave your items in your vehicle and come into the Check-in table.  You will fill out your Consignor Agreement, let us know if you are picking up or donating your items, give us your self-addressed stamped envelope, and receive your Consignor Pre-Sale Pass and Guest Pass. 

After Check-in, you will bring in all of your items and a volunteer will check them for stains, tears, seasonality, ect.  Once your items have been checked, you will place your own items on the sales floor in the appropriate places.  If you have several items, we will assist you in sorting all of your items on the sales floor.

Step 9:  Pick up your items that do not sell on Sunday, March 4th from 1:00-3:00pm. 

Step 10:  Enjoy your check!!!!