For the Lil' Vermonters Consignment Event, you prepare each item to be sold and you set the price, and fill in the description on each tag. You will make 67% commission on every item that is sold.
IS THERE A COST TO CONSIGN? There is a $10 fee to consign in order to help cover the costs of running the event.
What Can be Consigned?
Anything & everything you have used for your children. All clothing worn by babies/children/teens, and maternity clothing, kids' shoes, rain boots, light jackets, snow coats, pants & boots (only during the fall/winter sale), costumes, gently used (and VERY clean) cloth diapers, playpens, co-sleepers, high chairs, boppies, swings, bouncers, gliders, nursing stools, changing pads, covers, & tables, crib sheets & mattress pads, baby carriers, baby tubs, exersaucers, toys, children's books, puzzles, DVD's, CD's, hair accessories, and the list goes on and on. Everything must be in GREAT CONDITION. No STAINS, TEARS, ODORS, etc.
And HOME GOODS TOO! including items for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining, decor, outdoors, etc. can be consigned. Each item must be in great, working condition and not so large/heavy that more than 2 people are needed to carry it.
What Can't be Consigned?
Recalled items, car seats, drop-side cribs, single user breast pumps (unless unopened), baby food & formula, disposable diapers (unless unopened), anything not in great condition.
How do I Get Started?
Register here to obtain a consignor ID# & to access the tagging system.
Look over www.cpsc.gov to see what's been recalled.
Start entering your items into the Consignor Portal. All items need to be entered into the Portal by 11:59PM on Tuesday, October 10. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle.
Schedule a drop-off appointment for October 10 or 11. You'll receive more detailed information about this process through email.
What Materials will I Need?
Printer & white or off white card stock paper for tag printing (Staples & your local library are also a great option!)
Scissors or paper cutter
Tagging gun
Hangers
Zip ties for shoes
Sealable bags for toys with lots of pieces
Tape or string for securing the tags to gear & toys. Please try not to damage the item while securing the tag.
Batteries - all battery powered items must have batteries installed so the buyers know that they work. These will be checked at your drop-off appointment.
What Happens after the Sale?
Unsold items will be available for pick-up by appointment on Sunday, October 13. Consignors will receive a report of unsold items that they will locate on the sales floor. Any items left at the fairgrounds after 6PM on October 13 will no longer be eligible for pickup and not returned to consignors, no exceptions. Commission checks will be mailed within 10 days after the event.