Getting Consignment Items Ready
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THE BETTER THEY LOOK—THE BETTER THEY SELL!
- Clean, iron and make sure that clothes are FREE of all stains and are in excellent condition.
- Hang all clothing with the hanger facing to the left (like a question mark-?).
- Use plastic or wire coated hangers. Make sure hangers are size ‘appropriate’ for the item.
- Spring/Summer clothing will be accepted for the February Sale.
- Fall/Winter clothing will be accepted for the August Sale.
- We accept sizes Newborn-Preteen with a limit on infant sizes 0 - 9 months of 60 pieces per gender.
- Safety pin all pants, skirts, shorts and capris to the top of the hanger. Do NOT fold over hanger.
- Clothing sets and accessories should be rubber band or zip tied together.
- Clothing should be sorted by gender and size before drop off.
- All clothing must be up-to-date.
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- Shoes must be in excellent condition.
- Shoe must be attached securely together. *Zip Ties work GREAT!
- Securely attach the index card to the shoe with a zip tie or safety pin.
- Unsold shoes will not be sorted but can be claimed at pick up.
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- Bedding should be placed in large plastic bags or tied together with ribbon or placed over a hanger.
- Blankets should be folded over and pinned on a hanger.
- Small receiving blankets can be grouped together.
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Bottles, bibs, rattles, socks, booties, bows, etc. should be grouped together appropriately in ziplock bags. Seal with clear packing tape. Tape index card to the bag.
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Check http://www.cpsc.gov for any recalled items. Switch-A-Roos is not responsible for any recalled items that are sold or bought during the sale.
- All items must be VERY clean and in working order. Include manufactures instructions if available.
- Install working batteries.
- Place small parts or pieces in a Ziploc bag and tape securely to the item.
- Games should be tapped close and include all pieces.
- Puzzles should be wrapped securely in Saran Wrap or large Ziplock to keep pieces together.
- Place small pieces and toys in Ziploc bags and tape securely with packing tape.
- Securely attach an index card to each item with tape or ziptie.
- All drop side cribs must have kit installed to be accepted.
- Only current, like-new and popular stuffed animals will be accepted- limit 10 per consignor. All unsold stuffed animals will be donated.
- NO CARSEATS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
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- Make sure all items are clean and included all pieces.
- All furniture should be put together at the sale. Be sure to bring tools to assemble your items.
- All electronics should be in working condition.



