Good Job Consignors!!!!!

I've taken a look at the inventory for this sale. WOW -- we have over 2,300 items thus far and still over 25 consignors that have not entered in their items yet, so that number is just going to grow and grow. We already have a TON of clothing from newborn-adults (including maternity), a tremendous amount of toys, as well as over 300 VHS/DVDs and books, some much needed baby equipment and a great selection of room decor!!!!!

A majority of the consignors have down pat how these sale works. I noticed that a lot of you have marked your items for 1/2 price. Very smart, consignors! You want to be able to hit the market for full price day AND get a second chance at those who shop only the 1/2 off price day. Some shoppers will still purchase items at full price during 1/2 off day, but some only buy items that are marked for 1/2 off. If you think about it, these shoppers are no different than you and I -- we ALL want a good deal. There were a few of you who I did not see opting for 1/2 off, BUT, if you items are already priced LOW (under $5.00), you are OKAY, as your items are already priced to sell at VERY good deals!

Tips to help you do well in the sale:

• Check all your clothing for stains, tears, broken zippers or snaps, piling and batteries that WORK. Always ask yourself this question: "Would I pay money for this item?" THEN answer it honestly!
  
• Make sure if you want your item 1/2 off price or donated, that it what your tag says. (If you come in during pick-up and then decide to donate, we cannot give you a tax receipt for those items, as those items will not show in our "system" as being donated.)
  
• If you are trying to sell a high ticket item - put the "original" cost in the description line, so the shopper can see just what a GOOD deal they are getting (items costing $20.00 or more -- i.e., if an item originally cost $400.00 and your are selling it for $100.00 -- THAT'S A GOOD DEAL).
• If anyone needs ANY help, please do not hesitate to contact us at myconsign@gmail.com. That is our job, so put us to work for you. Please don't allow yourself to get frustrated for more than 5 minutes trying to get your task accomplished -- we are ALWAYS here for you!
• If you have not already done so, print out one our fliers (you can find it on our Home Page w/instructions) and post them anywhere you can. The more the word gets out, the more people will find out about our sale. We are advertising in 5 different areas, but as you know, our population is HUGE and we can't reach everyone. Word of mouth, by far, has always been our BEST and most PRODUCTIVE advertisement!!!!

As always, we absolutely adore our consignors and volunteers. We know, without a doubt, that YOU and ONLY you make us able to help out other families find the items they need at a much lower cost to them. Something in our economic times that is desperately needed. So BIG HUGS and a THANK YOU to each and every member of our team!