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This was written as a guide to help answer your questions in getting ready for the sale.  If you have additional questions, please email us at Info@LuckyDuckFortWayne.com and we’ll be happy to help. 

 

Watch this overview video to help!

The most important thing to note: Clothing items must be clean, in excellent condition and in current styles.  Plus, be free items are free from holes, tears, stains, pet hair and smells so that they will be accepted at the sale.  All non-clothing items must have all pieces and parts, batteries and be CLEAN, or we will not accept them. You bring them to the venue during your drop off appointment, SALE READY- which means clothes on hangers and bundled by size and gender, Toys with all parts, clean and with batteries.  All items must be tagged and ready to go on the sales floor.  Once your items pass inspection, you will put them in the proper spot on the sales floor.

ENTER DEADLINE- SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 AT 11:59 PM.

We also highly suggest that when you are entering your items online- you do so by category.  For instance- all your girls 18 month clothing, then girls 24 month clothing, then toys, etc.  This will make your pick up process much easier. (If you are not donating what doesn't sell).  This is not required....this is just to help you out if you are planning to pick up your unsold items.

Our CONSIGNOR LOGIN (top right of the home page) is where you do everything! Once registered, you can always sign in under the CONSIGNOR LOGIN on the top right of the homepage.  From the CONSIGNOR LOGIN you will be able to:

  • Log into your account
  • Price items
  • Print Tags
  • Sign up for a Drop Off Appointment
  • Sign up for a Duck Crew Member Shift
  • See what has sold during the sale (this is such a fun feature)
  • Print off a donation report (if you have marked items as "DONATE") a few weeks after the sale has ended- this can be used when filing your taxes.

 

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CONSIGNING: 

  • White paper for printing your tags (colored paper does not work with our scanners and we do not allow it). We HIGHLY RECCOMMEND white cardstock. (get it cheap at Walmart!)  Cardstock stays on much better and hardly any of those tags on cardstock fall off.  A lost tag = no sale for you.  Invest in cardstock.
  • Safety pins (No straight pins allowed)
  • Tagging Guns can be used instead of safety pins. (we have some available for purchase- email Info@LuckyDuckFortWayne.com)
  • Hangers- Regular and Pant hangers, child sized and adult sized.
  • A computer and printer
  • The items you are consigning
  • Ziplock bags in a variety of sizes to hold pieces and parts of toys, etc.
  • Clear packing tape- to affix tags and to tape bags shut
  • Painters tape or frog tape for taping tags to books or other items that could be ruined by packaging tape.
  • Batteries- each toy/item that require batteries must have them in place and working.  These will be inspected at drop off.

 

HANGERS- Hangers can be purchased in stores such as Walmart and Target or the Dollar Store.  This is your cheapest option.  However, during sale season it's very hard to find hangers in stores.  You can get them online at places such as www.onlyhangers.com.   You may also email us, as we have hangers available for purchase, while supplies last:  Info@LuckyDuckFortWayne.com
Plastic or wire hangers are acceptable.  We do not return hangers.  Please use child size hangers for size 6 and under, adult or larger size hangers for 7 and up.  We do not accept pants folded over hangers- they must be on a pant hanger, or pinned onto a regular hanger so that they do not move at all.

ITEM RECALL- It is the consignor’s responsibility, as seller of the items, to make sure none of their items have been recalled. At registration each consignor will be required to sign a waiver accepting the liability of the items they bring, and stating they have ensured that none of their items are recalled or do not meet safety standards.

MERCHANDISE PREPARATION

This will help you in preparation and tagging of your items.  We use an online bar coding system to save you time!  You will be able to log onto your account each day of the sale, after reports have been uploaded to see what items you have sold and how much you have made!

  • Make sure to go through closets, dressers, toy boxes, bookshelves, the basement and the garage.  And remember, we market this sale as an “upscale sale.”  Please note that when choosing what items to consign.
  • You must consign at least 25 items, or $150 in value.   
  • The minimum amount that you can charge for a clothing item is $2.50.  So if you have something that is not worth selling for $2.50, please don’t plan to consign it. If it can be bundled with another item (like 2 onesies together, or bundle books together with painters name or rubber bands)- do that!
  • When entering items into inventory you will be able to choose some or all of your items to go for half price on the last day if they have not yet sold the previous sale days.
  • When entering items into inventory you will be able to choose some or all of your items to donate.  (meaning if they do not sell, you would rather donate them to our charity partner - then pick them up.)  You will be given a tax form to use for claiming this donation.  

Check out this video to help your process:

ITEM COUNTS- The maximum amount of items a consignor can consign is 250 per event.  If you would like to consign more than the allotted amount, a free extension on items will be given to those who sold at an 80% sell through at the previous sale.  Extensions are automatic, and your account should reflect that.  If you did not sell at an 80%% sell through or higher at the previous sale, but want to sell more than the alloted # of items, you may register under a second consignor number.  This means 2 consignor #'s for you to keep track of, 2 registration fees, etc.

*Please note.  If you have 2 accounts, and want to help a shift at the sale to earn a higher consignor %, you would need to double your shifts.  Each shift will count as % towards 1 consignor account. (for instance, if you want the full commission possible you will need to work 3 shifts under each account #- which is a total of 6 shifts)  

We only allow the following per consignor:

            -15 Women's clothing items per consignor.

            -15 Juniors clothing items per consignor.

           -15 Maternity clothing items per consignor

PREPARING CLOTHING- All items must be washed, tagged, and hung when coming to your drop-off appointment.  Please make sure all zippers and snaps are in working condition.  Items must be free of stains, smells, holes, fading, piling, pet hair, missing buttons, etc.  Wrinkle-free items sell much quicker than those that do not have hanger-appeal.

Some tips when entering sizes:  Toddler sizes should go under the number (ie: 3T select Size 3)  Double sizes like 8/10 should be categorized under the smaller size (ie: 8/10- select size 8.)  We do not allow kids clothing to be labeled Small Medium and lage.  Clothes that are sized by S, M and L on thier lable- please give them a numerical size when entering them.

GIRLS

  • XS=4

  • S=6

  • M=8

  • L=10

  • XL=12/14

 

BOYS

  • S=8

  • M=10

  • L=12

  • XL=14                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Helpful Hints:

  • We will not accept children's clothing entered without a size number.  The Lucky Duck Tag tag must have a number size for all children's clothing.  No Small, Medium or Large as the designated size.  PLease think of what size your child was when they wore the item and assign a numerical size, not a letter.  You MAY still use SMALL, MEDIUM and LARGE for Junior clothing and for Women's and Maternity.

  • Up to size 6, must be on childsize hangers.

  • When looking at the item, hang items with hanger hook pointing to the left (like a “?”)

  • A tagging gun is also acceptable. (you may tag items through the tag in the back of the clothing item, or in the ARMPIT SEAM ONLY)  Using the gun to tag in any other place that crates a hole means we will not accept the item. So please be careful when using the tagging gun. We have a limited number of tagging guns available for purchase.  Email us at luckyduckinfo@gmail.com for details.

  • Pants- it is preferred that you use pant hangers for all pants and skirts.  The other option is to safety pin them to the TOP RUNG of the hanger hanging straight down. DO NOT fold them over the hanger or pin to bottom rung, these pants will not be accepted.  Pins that are hung to the bottom of the hanger will not be accepted either, because the items slides from side to side and is impossible to see on the rack.  Please make sure pants and skirts are secure to the hanger...which is why hangers specifically for pants- are best.

  • Sets- Use a set hanger, or hang shirt and safety pin pants to the back of the hanger.

  • Use safety pins to pin tags to your clothes.  (or a tagging gun in the back label of the item) No items with straight pins will be accepted.

  • Sets with other accessories (ie: bows, hats, socks, etc.) place in a ziplock bag and safety pin to the back of the hanger. or hold punch through the hanger hook.

  • When pinning tags, they should be placed on the upper, right side of the item, as you are looking at the item, with the hanger looking like a "?"     

  • When using a Tagging gun- only tag through the pit of the right armpit, as you are looking at the item, where the seams meet, or tag through the back tag/label. PLEASE DO NOT poke a hole through the item. This will leave a hole, and will then not be accepted at drop off.

 

 

WOMEN'S CLOTHING

We ask that you only bring your top 15 women's clothing items for the sale.  If you believe you have more than 15 you would like to bring, please email us at Hello@luckyduckfortwayne.com to see if we have rack room. Remember that EVEN sized clothing is Women's, ODD sized clothing should be catagorized under our "CLOTHING-JUNIORS" category.

JUNIORS CLOTHING

We ask that you only bring your top 15 junior's clothing items for the sale.  (15 boys/15 girls) If you believe you have more than 15 you would like to bring, please email us at lHello@luckyduckfortwayne.com to see if we have rack room.  Remember that ODD sized clothing is Junior Girls, EVEN sized clothing belongs in the Women's Clothing Section.

MATERNITY ITEMS

Only 15 items per consgnor please, Please, nothing over 6 years old.

PANTS

All Jeans and pants need to be on a hanger, not folded over a hanger. You may pin them to a regular hanger- or use a pant hanger.  If pinning, they must be pinned to the TOP RUNG of the hanger, and insure that they do not slide from side to side.

(We are no longer displaying any jeans on tables- so ALL pants of every style and size MUST be hung.)

UNISEX

We have a small UNISEX rack, so those newborn outfits and white onesies, that are non-gender specific, please enter them as CLOTHING-UNISEX when entering them into inventory

PREPARING OUTFIT SETS/ONESIES & LEGGINGS

You can use a set hanger for a 2 piece set, or you can pin the pieces together on one hanger.  Just be certain not to make holes in the garment that will stay after a buyer takes them home.  

Onesies should be hung.  If you have a group of onesies, hang one and then pin the rest to the hung onesie.(with a pin on each shoulder so they hang nicely, or you can hang them upside down by snapping the crotch to the bottom of the hanger.  No onesies are allowed in baggies. Girls tights and leggings we also prefer on a hanger- they will be more likely to sell when hung in the correct size, rather then in our "Tights/Socks Baskets".

Please put infant sleepsaks/swaddlers on a hanger.

PREPARING SHOES 

We accept like-new shoes that are in excellent condition.  Shoes that are excessively worn or dirty are not acceptable.   WE NO LONGER ACCEPT SHOES IN ZIPLOCKED BAGS.

-We prefer that all shoes are ziptied together in pairs. (zipties can be purchased at the Dollar Store). Reinforce the top of the tag with packing tape, then hole punch a hole into the tag, slip the zip tie through the hole and connect the pair of shoes together. Not reinforcing the tag with tape makes for a probable loss of tag, which results in no sale.

-If there is no way to ziptie them together, try pinning the shoes toegther.  If this won't work, try rubber banding the shoes around eachother.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR SHOES TO SELL IN SHOE BOXES OR PLASTIC BAGS.  

 

PREPARING TOYS  

Make sure all items are very clean and working properly.  Battery operated items must have working batteries.   Parts should be in ziplock bags, sealed with clear packing tape and securely attached to the main part.  It will not sell if the parts get separated. Include product information or the owner’s manual, if available.   Puzzles, toys, games, etc., must have all the pieces. Do not place tape over the barcode of the tag.

PREPARING BOOKS/DVD'S

Please only use blue painters tape or green frog tape when taping tags to books and Dvd's, otherwise, any other tape can cause an item to rip. Tape the tag to the front  bottom corner, or the back of the book/dvd.   You can cluster similar books together in plastic bags or with rubber bands or painters tape. Do not place tape over the barcode.  

PREPARING PUZZLES AND GAMES

Puzzles can be syran wrapped or put pieces in a baggie and tape the baggie to the puzzle board.

PREPARING LARGE BABY/CHILD EQUIPMENT (e.g. car seats, strollers, bouncers, exer-saucers, furniture, etc.) 

Big items that are not easy for a shopper to carry around with them, will receive a LARGE ITEM CLAIM TICKET at your drop off appointment. You will then tape the tag to the Claim ticket and then attach the claim ticket to your item. (we will have the supplies to do this).  So, in the meantime, safety pin the tag to item.  Include original packaging or manufacturer's instructions with the item, if available.  Consider going to the manufacturer's web site and downloading instructions. Include the original retail price on the tag, so buyers recognize the value.

PREPARING BABY SLINGS AND CARRIERS

Please bring them on a haner as they will be hung.

PREPARING BEDDING  

Package bedding sets together in original zippered bag.  If you no longer have this packaging, you can purchase XXL Ziplock bags (we will have some available at your drop off, for purchase).  Please place a picture of your bedding on the bag.  It can be a photo you took or a stock photo you find online.  Attach the tag to the upper right corner with clear tape.  Do not place tape over the barcode.  Please note- this is the one item at our sale that never seems to sell well.  Please remember that when pricing your bedding sets. We only accept kids bedding- we do not accept King Size bedding.

PREPARING BLANKETS 

Blankets will all be hung.  Please bring your blanket on a pants hanger or folded over a tradional hanger. Pin the tag to the top right corner of the blanket.  If they are small receiving blankets, we suggest grouping a few together to help them sell better. (receving blankets can be in ziplock bags or on hangers)

PREPARING LOOSE ITEMS 

Bibs, bottles, bows, socks, newborn hats, etc., can be grouped and secured together with safety pins.  

PREPARING BACKPACKS AND PURSES

These will all be hung- please bring them to the sale on a hanger.

PREPARING JEWELRY

Please no baggies, if at all possible.  Items sell better when the tag is attached to the item and not in a ziplock bag.  If you have no other way to attach the tag.  the go ahead in a baggie.

BOUTIQUE ITEMS

As of Fall 2023, we will no longer have a separate Boutique Clothing section.  There will however, be a Boutique section within each size.

STUFFED ANIMALS

Stuffed Animals are limited to the following: Plush that sing, talk, dance, make music or are educational.  Squishmallows, licensed charachter plush, any stuffed animal over 3 feet tall and any brand new stuffed animal with tags. No Beanie Babies accepted whatsoever.  No other stuffed animals will be accepted.  We dont have the space to merchandise these- so they are in a big 4 x 4 x 4 bin- and wont be "merchandised until we sell through items and have display room for them.

DO NOT HAND WRITE ANYTHING ON ANY TAGS- If something is hand written, it is most likely it will not be accepted.

 

PRICING GUIDELINES 

As a general rule, items sell for about 25%-35% of the retail price.  Infant clothing sized newborn-2T should be priced slightly lower due to the fact of the high volume of those items that we receive.  If it is better brand, like Hanna Andersson, Matilda Jane, Janie & Jack, Crew Cuts, Mustard Pie, Mini Boden....or any other boutique-like brand, items can go for almost 40-75% of the retail price, depending on the condition and style.

Large outside toys and equipment are in high demand and can bring a better price. (but remember, if it doesn’t sell and you are not donating, you need to come back and pick it up…..wouldn’t you rather it sell??)

If the item is new with tags, typically it can be priced 40-65% of the retail price.  

The best advice we can give you: Ask yourself: “What would I be willing to pay for this item?”  

HALF-OFF OPPORTUNITY

You have the opportunity to price your items at ½ off your listing price for the final day of the sale, if they haven’t sold for full price in the previous sale days.  Select which items you would like to offer at half price and choose this option when using the software to create your tags.  Items you do not wish to offer at half price will remain at full price for the duration of the sale.

We highly recommend you offer items at half price on the final day.  Shoppers will return for additional bargains for the half price sale.  Remember, you took the time to prepare your items, do you really want them back in your house?  

HOW TO USE OUR SYSTEM TO ENTER INVENTORY

  • Go to the CONSIGNOR LOGIN tab. (HOVER OVER IT)
  • If you are a New Consignor- you will need to click NEW CONSIGNORS and get registered for the upcoming sale.
  • If you are a Returning Consignor, you still need to register yourself for the current sale.
  • Click on the "Enter Items and Print Tags" link
  • Enter your Consignor # and Password
  • Click “Work with consigned inventory”
  • You may enter your items all at once or over a period of several days/weeks.
  • Click  “Work with my consigned items”
  • Select “Category”
  • Select “Size” (if appropriate)
  • Enter a description (good descriptions help sell your items) We suggest BRAND first, then Description

            FIRST LINE:        Gap long sleeve shirt

            SECOND LINE:   White w/ pink & blue stripes

  • Enter a price
  • If you want to discount your item to be part of the half-price sale, check the “discount” box.
  • If your item does not sell and you want to donate it after the sale, click “donate”.
  • Once you are finished, click on “submit items” and “I’m finished for now.

 

 

HOW TO PRINT TAGS FROM YOUR  ACCOUNT

  • Go to the CONSIGNOR LOGIN tab
  • Choose, "Enter Items and Print tags"
  • Enter your Consignor # and Password
  • Click on “Work with consigned inventory”
  • Click on “Work with my consigned items”
  • Select “Print Tags” (if you have already printed some tags, select “Print selected tags”).  Internet Explorer is the recommended browser.  Unfortunately, tags may print a little “off” from a Mac.  The software developer is aware of the issue and recommends that Internet Explorer browser be used. PLEASE DO NOT USE FIREFOX when working with a MAC.  Tags print wrong.
  • Use white paper for tagging (prefably card stock).   NO OTHER COLOR PAPER WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Our scanners will not work with any color paper.
  • Print tags as they appear- do not re-size or grayscale, or they will not scan.
  • Use one tag per item.  Do not print one tag and make copies for additional like items.
  • Attach tags to your items according to our instructions.  Remember, please no straight pins and no tape over the barcode.
  • Arrange your items in gender and size for easy check-in. (rubber banded together)
  • Make sure you’ve scheduled a drop-off appointment from your Seller Account (these open on 8/30/19.
  • If using a MAC.  DO NOT use the firefox browser.  It rearanges tags and descriptions.  We have no idea why.  Our software company siggests not using firefox at all.  Stick with Chrome, or another web browser.
  • We have noticed that people who use re-fillable ink cartridges and print their tags form home, often times will not scan at our registers.  So if you have a refillable ink cartridge, please print from a friends house or send to Office Depot to print.

 

TAG PRINTING:  If you are planning to sell a lot of items, it may be worth it to send them to Office Depot and have them print and cut the tags for you. (depending on how many you have it should be around $3-$8)  To do so: Go to the CONSIGNOR log-in and click ITEM ENTRY AND TAG PRINTING. Put in your Consignor # and password.  Choose PRINT ALL TAGS AS A PDF, Then DISPLAY TAGS FOR PRINTING, Save the file and email it to your closest Office Depot. If printing them on your own, you do not need to save them as a .pdf.  Below is what your printed tag will look like.

LOST TAGS:  Items at the sale that lose their tags, will go into a box.  We always will try to match lost tags to non-tagged items, which is why it is best to have detailed descriptions on your tags.  However, if we can’t, then we will not sell the item.  To make sure tags stay on, it's best to use white cardstock for printing tags.  Or you can reinforce the pinning area with packaging tape before putting the pin through.  If you mark your items without a detailed description, we will not sell them.  

As a reminder, this is a Consignment Sale.  So people are selling gently used items.  If you are someone who handmakes items, that you sell, this is not part of the CONSIGNMENT end of this sale.  Please look into being a VENDOR to sell those types of items in our Pop Up Market.  We will only allow up to 5 new, handmade items of the same kind, from any one consignor.