Consign With No Time
Don't have a lot of time but have a lot of stuff to consign? See below for some tips to cut corners and expedite the process and help you clear out the clutter!
Getting Started.
It isn't all or nothing! You can consign some things now and store the rest for the next sale.
Prioritize what to sell.
Pull out the priority items and price them first. If you have time to do more, great! If not then save items until next sale.
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Prioritize:
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What you want out of the house the most!
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What is taking up the most space. It's easier to store clothes than it is to store a bike.
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Current seasonal clothing. We do NOT restrict items based on their season but we encourage you to only sell the appropriate season as they sell better.
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Clothing that is new with tags and/or boutique.
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Children items over maternity/nursing.​
Turn into a kid's project.
Depending on the child, they could do it all or just help with some aspects like researching prices... gathering items ... cutting tags.. etc.
The money from sold items could go to them or to a charity of their choice.
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Deciding prices.
Cut down on time spent figuring out prices.
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Pricing will get easier and faster the more you do it. This suggestions can help you get started. ​'
CCEX Pricing Guides.
General pricing guides found here.
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On your phone or computer, you can use the voice input option to add items.
NOTE: This can save some time once you get the hang of it and if it's not being too finicky.
Google Lens
​​​​​​​Use a handy and easy tool on your phone to get an items price.
NOTE: This tip works best for non-clothing items.
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Open Google App
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Click the small camera icon in the right end of the Google search bar. That will open your camera.
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Align your item and tap the round button with the magnifying glass icon
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A list of matching images will come up. Scan through those items to see if any are similar to your item and what the prices are. Not all items will get good and helpful results.
One question.
No time for resources? Figure out the price by just asking yourself "How much would I pay for this?".
Making tags + tagging items.
making tags and tagging items is required step
Tag details optional.
Only the CATEGORY, SIZE, and PRICE fields are required when adding an item into system.
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To save a little bit of time , the CATEGORY and/or SIZE fields options of 'blank' or 'See description' can be selected.
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But warning - this vague tag tip can be risky! Vague tags can get confusing once you have to put tags on items and cause you to spend time figuring out which goes with which.
Also if a tag gets disconnected from an item at the event, it will be very difficult or impossible to figure out what the items details are and who's items it is.
Create multiple tags at once for similarly priced books.
When you input items into the system, you can create multiple tags at one time via the 'Add # item" box. This can be useful when you are tight on time and have several items that not too valuable and can be priced the same price.
NOTE: The downside of this tip is that these tags will have the same descriptions which means those items will be harder to identify if tag goes missing.
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To do this:
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Create a pile of items of lower end items that can be sold at the same price.
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In the consignor software click 'Add Item' and input a vague descriptions with blank sizes etc. Select the "Add 1 item' field and input how many items need that tag. Click 'Add'.
Group like items and uncheck "Clear Desc Fields".
​​​Before pricing, group items together by something that makes sense for your items. If have a lot of boys clothes of the same brands, the group by category (boys clothing) then divide by brands.
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Then when you go into the system, make sure to uncheck the "Clear Desc Fields" box found in the "Add Item" window.
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Doing this allows for a lot of items to be added without having to make too many alterations to input fields.
Quicker Drop-Off
Drive-Thru Drop-Off
NOTE: Please sign up for updates to see what dates and times drive-thru drop-off is being offered.
Pull into the VFW's front round drive and we will have someone to take items from you. Don't see anyone? Poke your head inside the door and we will be right there.
Group items when packing up.
Pack your items up by category (books, sports, clothing, etc) and pack clothing up by gender and size so it's faster to distribute items when you're distributing your items at drop-off.
Hang items at home.
There are hangers available for you to use but if you are short on time for drop-off, hang your items at home.
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And remember hanger hooks face left like a question mark.
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Hangers can be purchased but you can also check with Target or other large retailers and ask if they have extra hangers.
Really quick tagging. RISKY!
If you really have no time, these tips can work for you but they come with risk!
Tag details optional.
Only the CATEGORY, SIZE, and PRICE fields are required when adding an item into system.
​
To save a little bit of time , the CATEGORY and/or SIZE fields options of 'blank' or 'See description' can be selected.
​
But warning - this vague tag tip can be risky! Vague tags can get confusing once you have to put tags on items and cause you to spend time figuring out which goes with which.
Also if a tag gets disconnected from an item at the event, it will be very difficult or impossible to figure out what the items details are and who's items it is.
Create multiple tags at once for similarly priced books.
When you input items into the system, you can create multiple tags at one time via the 'Add # item" box. This can be useful when you are tight on time and have several items that not too valuable and can be priced the same price.
NOTE: The downside of this tip is that these tags will have the same descriptions which means those items will be harder to identify if tag goes missing.
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To do this:
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Create a pile of items of lower end items that can be sold at the same price.
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In the consignor software click 'Add Item' and input a vague descriptions with blank sizes etc. Select the "Add 1 item' field and input how many items need that tag. Click 'Add'.
Group like items and uncheck "Clear Desc Fields".
​​​Before pricing, group items together by something that makes sense for your items. If have a lot of boys clothes of the same brands, the group by category (boys clothing) then divide by brands.
​
Then when you go into the system, make sure to uncheck the "Clear Desc Fields" box found in the "Add Item" window.
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Doing this allows for a lot of items to be added without having to make too many alterations to input fields.