CONSIGNING FAQ

What is a children’s consignment sale?
A children’s consignment sale is a GREAT way for you to rid your home of the things your children have outgrown and earn some money. We are not a garage sale and you do not have be present during the sale to sell your items. You are consigning with us for a week (versus a season in a traditional store). We sell items on your behalf and handle everything from the venue & advertising to merchandising and shopper payments.  It is a fantastic opportunity to buy excellent quality children's clothing, toys and more at amazing prices.

How can I register to become a consignor?
If you would like to register for the upcoming sale please Click Here to register for the upcoming sale. Due to space constraints we will limit the number of consignors to 250.

Is there a fee to consign?
Kidzsignments charges a $8.00 non-refundable participation fee to each consignor. This fee is used to offset rent, insurance and equipment.

Is my fee refunded if I change my mind about consigning?
No, registration fees are non-refundable. If your withdrawal is more than 14 days before drop off begins, we will apply the registration fee to a future sale.

How much will I earn on sold items?
You will earn 60-75 % on all of your sold items (less an $8.00 administrative fee collected at registration). Items are offered for sale at full-price on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. You have the option to sell the remainder of your items at half -price to consignors & volunteers on Friday afternoon and then to the public Saturday. You are NOT required to sell your items at the half-price sale. See consignor information pages for more information.

Why should I consign with you rather than host a yard sale?
Kidzsignments offers  advantages over garage sales. First, we offer tens of thousands of items in all different categories under one roof. A person would have to shop garage sales all year to find what they will at one of our events. Another advantage is quality. We inspect all items prior to putting them on the sales floor. People know they will find quality, name-brand items at our sale. People are willing to pay a little more for quality, name-brand items they will know they will find in excellent condition.

What can I consign?
You may sell just about anything baby or child related. Items include, but are not limited to, clothing, shoes, outerwear, dress up, toys, dance outfits, uniforms, books, videos/DVDs, infant gear, outdoor play, bikes, infant furniture and more. There are a few items we cannot accept including car/booster seats, bike helmets and a few others. Refer to our Consignor Information and Accepted Items pages for specifics.

May I consign maternity clothing?
No. We are not longer accepting maternity items. Maternity and nursing accessories will still be accepted.

Is there a limit to the number of items I may consign?
Yes. Due to space constraints we are limiting each consignor to a total of 350 total items. Consignors are limited to no more than 5 identical non-clothing items (identical items refer to non-clothing items only). We also have a limit on  children's clothing 0-18 months. We accept items on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Do you limit baby and maternity items?
We limit each consignor to 25 clothing items per gender in sizes 0-18 months. Outerwear, shoes and swimwear are not included in the 25 item max. We will count infant and maternity sizes at drop-off so only bring your best! If you are the parent of multiples, we will allow you to apply the limit per child. For example, if you have twin girls, you may consign a maximum of 25 items per child or 50 total. Remember, this only applies to clothing sizes 0-18 months (sizes 18-24 months are NOT included in this limit).

Are there items that you will NOT accept from consignors?
Yes. We will not accept items that we deem are not in very good to excellent condition. Clothing must be free from stains, tears, pulls, fading and excessive wear. We will not accept car seats/boosters, bike helmets, opened or used undergarments, toy weapons or stuffed animals with the exception of battery operated (i.e. Tickle Me Elmo). No fast food toys. In addition, toys, videos or clothing depicting violence or profanity will not be accepted. Any item that does meet our strict criteria will be sent home at check-in. Items checked in that do not meet our strict criteria will be removed from the sales floor and discarded.

How do I know what to price my items?
You must price each item for at least $2. We offer you some pricing suggestions on the website but as a general rule, you should price things 1/4 - 1/3 of their original retail price. Popular or name-brand items can be priced higher. You are the best judge, price an item for no more than you would be willing to pay for that same item.

Do you require clothing to be on hangers?
Yes. You will need child-size hangers which can be found at most local children's clothing stores including OshKosh and Carter's. I make a small supply available on my front porch at 15 Aberdeen Circle in Flemington. PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PLASTIC TUBULAR HANGERS OR PADDED HANGERS! In a pinch you can find wire hangers at your local dry cleaners (pin garment so prevent sliding)..

How can I earn the highest percentage - 75%?
Consignors earn a minimum of 60%. You will earn 70% by when you volunteer to work one 4-hour shift.  We will increase your percentage to 75% when you work a total of 8 hours (two 4-hour shifts) Click Here for information on volunteering.

How do I get a consignor number?
Kidzsignments will assign you a unique consignor number. This is the number must be included on all of your items. Your consignor number will be a 4 digit number assigned by our tagging service.  Click Here to register for the upcoming sale.

Is there a deadline to enter and print my tags?
Yes. The deadline to to input items and print tags is 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 6th. After that time, consignors will no longer have access to the system.

Will I be able to track my sales during the event?
Yes! Consignors will be able to track sales daily. Sales statistics will not be "live" but will be updated each morning before 9 am. Items sold on the same day as pick up will not marked as sold until 9am Monday morning.

When and where do I drop off my items before the sale?
Items may be dropped off to us as  Monday and Tuesday during the week of the sale. Drop-off requires an appointment. Appointments can be made online and are given out on a first-come-first-serve basis. There is some important information regarding drop-off available on the website. For more info Click Here.

Will I need an appointment to drop off things?
Yes. All consignors will be required to schedule an appointment to drop off merchandise. Appointments are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and are scheduled online. IMPORTANT: If you neglect to schedule an appointment, miss an appointment or are more than 5 minutes late to an appointment, you may still check in during drop off times but will be asked to wait until current scheduled consignors are checked in. Click Here to schedule your drop-off. 

Do I have to pick up my items after the sale?
No. You may choose to donate all or selected items to local families in need or NJ based charities. All items not picked up by 6 pm on Sunday, regardless of the consignor's preference, will be donated. For more information on our donation program Click Here

What time on Sunday must items be picked up?
Consignors need to arrange to pick up anything they do not want donated. Pick-up is Sunday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Items will be sorted and ready for pick-up by 5:00 pm. We cannot allow you to pick up items before 5 pm on Sunday.
Sorry, no exceptions.

Will Kidzsignments provide a tax receipt of items I donated?
No, we do not have the capability to do this this, however, you can determine what items did not sell via MySalesManager.NET. We would be happy to sign the report, if necessary.

When will I receive payment for my sold items?
We will mail checks within 14 days of the close of the sale to the address you provided at registration. Please contact us if you have not received your check within 30 days.

Will I get my tags back?
No. Our online tagging service will allow you to print reports of what you sold, for how much, what you donated etc. This will eliminate the need for us to return your tags to you.

Will you provide me with a list of items that sold?
If you would like to track the items that have sold you may use the reporting features the online features of our tagging service.

What if I find that an item is missing?
We do our best to keep tabs on every item that comes through our doors. However we cannot be held responsible for items lost before, during or after the sale. The best defense against theft and loss is volunteers. The more help we have on the floor, the less opportunity people have to steal.