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Consignor Preparation Guide

Everything you need to know to get sale-ready!

 

Enter Deadline is Sunday, March 8, 2026,at 11:59 PM

All items must be entered into the system by this deadline.

 

This guide is designed to walk you through preparing your items for the sale and to answer the most common consignor questions. If you need additional help, email us anytime at Info@LuckyDuckFortWayne.com — we’re happy to help!

Be sure to watch our Consignor Overview Video for a visual walkthrough of the process.

The Most Important Thing to Know

We market Lucky Duck as an upscale children’s consignment sale, and item quality matters.

All items must be:

   - Clean

   - In excellent condition

   - Free of stains, holes, tears, odors, pet hair, fading, pilling, or excessive wear

   - In current styles

If an item doesn’t meet these standards, it will not be accepted at drop-off.

Clothing Requirements

   -Must arrive washed, tagged, and on hangers

   - Zippers, snaps, and buttons must work

   - Wrinkle-free items sell best

Non-Clothing Items

   - Must include all parts and pieces

   - Must be clean

   - Battery-operated items must have working batteries installed

   - Items must be sale-ready at drop-off

Drop-Off: What “Sale Ready” Means

You will bring your items to the venue during your scheduled drop-off appointment completely ready for the sales floor:

  • Clothes on hangers, grouped by size and gender

  • Toys assembled with all parts secured

  • All items tagged correctly

Once your items pass inspection, you will place them directly on the sales floor in their assigned areas.

Entering Items Online (Helpful Tip)

We highly recommend entering your inventory by category and size (for example: First all your Girls 18M → Then all your Girls 24M→Then all your Toys).

This makes pick-up much easier if you plan to collect unsold items.
This is not required — just a helpful tip.

Your Consignor Login (Top Right of Homepage)

Your Consignor Login is where everything happens. From your account, you can:

   - Log into your account

   - Enter and price items

   - Print tags

   - Sign up for a drop-off appointment

   - Sign up for Duck Crew shifts

   - Track what sells during the sale

   - Print a donation report for tax purposes

Supplies You’ll Need

   - White cardstock for tags (colored paper not allowed)

   - Small guage safety pins (no straight pins allowed)

   - Optional FINE guage tagging gun (available for purchase — email us at Info@luckyduckfortwayne.com to purchase)

   - Child and adult hangers, including pant hangers

   - Ziplock bags in various sizes to hold pieces and parts

   - Clear packing tape to affix tags to bags and to tape ziplock bags shut

   - Blue painter’s tape or green Frog tape to tape tags to books and many items that will be damaged if using packaging tape

   - Batteries (installed in all items that require them)

   - A computer and printer

Hangers

   - Plastic or wire hangers are accepted

   - We do not return hangers

   - Child-size hangers for sizes 6 and under

   - Adult-size hangers for sizes 7 and up. 

   - Pants may not be folded over hangers- use pant hangers or pin securly to the top rung of a hanger.

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, amazon or other places.

Item Recalls and Safety

It is the consignor’s responsibility to ensure no items have been recalled and that all items meet current safety standards. All consignors sign a liability waiver during registration.

Merchandise Guidelines

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.  

   - Minimum to consign: 25 items or $150 in value

   - Maximum per consignor: 250 items (unless you made it in thr "High Sell Through Club' at the previous sale. Then you can sell unlimited items.

   - Minimum amount to mcharge is $2.50 (feel free to bundle books together to make it worth a shopper spending $2.50.  If an item is not worht $2.50- pease dont consign it.)

   - Bundling is encouraged for lower-value items

   - Handwriting on any tag will not be accepted

Half-Price Option

You may choose which items will go half-price on the final sale day.  We highly recommend marking ALL your items for half price as we have many shoppers who come to stock uo that last day! (wouldnt you rather it sell for half price then have to come pick it up?)

Donation Option

You may mark items to donate if they don’t sell. Donation reports are provided for tax purposes. This is shown by a black dot on the left side of the tag.

Item Limits

   - Juniors Clothing: 15 girls and 15 boys per consignor

   - Maternity Clothing: 15 clothing items per consignor, nothing over 5 years old

Check out this video to help your process:

 

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.                                                                                                                                    

  • 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.

 

Sizing Help

Toddler sizes:
3T = Size 3
8/10 = Size 8 (always use the smallest size when 2 sizes are listed)

Girls:
XS = 4
S = 6
M = 8
L = 10
XL = 12/14

Boys:
S = 8
M = 10
L = 12
XL = 14

 

 

 

 

JUNIORS CLOTHING

We ask that you only bring your top 15 junior's clothing items for the sale.  (15 boys/15 girls)   

MATERNITY ITEMS

Only 15 items per consgnor please, Please, nothing over 5 years old.

PANTS

All Jeans, pants and shorts 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.

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. They will go in a separate Waddler section,

PREPARING SHOES 

We accept like-new shoes that are in excellent condition.  Shoes that are excessively worn or dirty are not acceptable.   We do not accept shoes in ziplock bags or boxes

-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.

 

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 hanger 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. Only children's backbacks and purses -no womens please.

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. Only children's jewelry- no womens, please.

PREPARING STUFFED ANIMALS

We only accept  license charachter plush, squishmallows, Musical or educational plush, Brand new with tags, stuffed animals 3 feet tall or bigger.  We do not accept beanie babies or regular stuffed animals.

LARGE ITEMS

Large items such as strollers, furniture, and equipment will receive a Large Item Claim Ticket at drop-off. Include instructions if available. Listing the original retail price helps items sell faster.

 

Pricing Guidelines

  • Most items sell at 25–35% of retail

  • Boutique and premium brands may price higher

  • New with tags items typically sell at 40–65% of retail

Ask yourself: “What would I be willing to pay for this?”

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.  Stick with Chrome, or another web browser.
  • Use white paper for tagging (card stock is best).   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.
  • 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 without tags cannot be sold. Detailed descriptions and cardstock tags help us reunite lost tags with items, but there are no guarantees.