Why sell your items at our consignment events?
Be Green Kids Consignments takes care of all the details and does most of the work for you! We advertise and promote the event guaranteeing lots of potential buyers in a short amount of time. You DO NOT HAVE TO BE AT THE EVENT to sell your items. You can earn more money than selling at consignment stores or garage sales! Earn 55-70% of the selling price and get paid quickly. We will hold sales twice a year in each location. March/April/May for Spring/Summer items and August/September/October for Fall/Winter items.
Who can consign their items and become a seller?
Everyone is welcome to consign their gently used children's items.
How do I become a consignor?
In order to consign, you need to register. You can do that on the Consignor Registration page of this website. Please make sure you review and understand the consignor agreement. Once you pay the $12 non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee via Paypal, you can begin entering and tagging your items with our internet based program. There is an additional $10 consignor fee which will be deducted at the end of the sale from your proceeds.
How many consignors are accepted?
For each event we will accept 150-250 consignors depending on space constraings. Consignor spots are on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee must be paid to reserve your spot. You have 24 hours from the time you register to pay this fee, or you will be removed. Once all spots have been filled we will create a waiting list for those that want to participate. Once you are registered you have up until 5 days before the sale to input all of your items and print all of your tags. Register today!
Why is there a registration fee to consign?
There is a $12 non-refundable/non- transferable registration fee you will pay at the time you register. And an additional $10 consignor fee that will be taken out of your proceeds after sale is over. These fees help cover the cost of the location rental, advertising, insurance, display racks, supplies, and more. You will have 24-hours from the time you register to pay this fee via Paypal. If you have not paid within 24 hours, you will be removed from the sale.
Who sets the prices?
Each consignor prices their own items. We recommend pricing your items 40-70% less than the original retail price. That being said, the lower you price your items, the better they will sell. You should think about what you would pay for the items if you were buying them. The minimum price you can set is $4.00 and all prices must be in increments of whole dollars: $4.00, $5.00, $6.00, etc. There is no maximum price limit. When you register, you will receive a Consignor Instruction packet via email that will provide you with all the details you need to prepare your items for sale. At the sale, there is no negotiating the prices. However, the last day of the sale is the optional 50% off sale day. It is up to you as the consignor to decide if you would like your items to be discounted on that day. When making your product tags online, you may choose which, if any, items you would like to be discounted.
What items are accepted for consignment?
Be Green Kids Consignments will accept new and gently- used, high-quality children's clothing, toys, furniture, strollers, playhouses, high chairs, sports equipment, and any other items that are suitable for infants and children. Click below to see our list of accepted items. All items must be in good condition. Clothing with stains, missing buttons, broken zippers, excess wear, holes, or tears will not be accepted.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
What do you not accept for sale?
It is very important to Be Green Kids Consignments that only safe products are sold at our events. Click below to review our list of items that we will not accept. PRODUCT RECALL AND SAFETY INFORMATION As the seller/owner of an item, it is the YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure all items meet current safety standards. As a consignor, you are required to check all of the items you consign to make sure none have been recalled before bringing them to drop-off.
Please review the link below for more information about recalled items:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
They will both help you identify if your products are safe. Also please follow the merchandise preparation instructions to ensure acceptance of your items. Our buyers come to our events because they know they can find QUALITY items at a fraction of the items original price.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS
What percentage of the sales do I receive?
All consignors automatically earn 55% of their items that sell. By participating as a Busy Bee member, you can increase the percentage of the sale price you keep. For one 4-hour shift, earn additional 5% of your sales for two 4-hour shifts earn 10% of your sales for three 4-hour shifts consignors earn 15% of your sales. Busy Bee team slots are limited so please sign up as soon as the schedule is open.
Where do I find safety pins/ hangers?
We require that you use wire hangers for all of your items. Dry Cleaning establishments are the best place to pick them up. Most dry cleaners will give you a modest amount of these items for free. You can also purchase wire hangers via ebay and Craigslist. Safety pins can be found at most retail stores that sell sewing supplies such as craft stores and pharmacy chains. We have purchased them from such stores as CVS, Wal-Mart, and Walgreens. You can also use a tagging gun for clothes as long as tags are placed on the outside of the item. Straight Pins will not be accepted.
If I consign my items, do I need to stay during the sale?
No. Consignors drop off their items at designated times and return at the end of the sale to pick up their unsold items. You may also choose to have them donated.
How many items can I bring in to sell?
Consignors are limited to selling 250 items, with some additional limits on certain categories and/or sizes. You can sell less then that, but total items must have a minimum total value of at least $100. For example you may choose to sell a variety of clothes, books and toys with a total value of $100 OR you may have one jogging stroller with a total value of $100.
What is the drop-off process?
Please expect to spend 20-30 minutes for drop-off. After you have been checked in and items have been reviewed, you will place your items on the sales floor to ensure they are in the proper places. Have your items sorted by sizes, gender or product groups prior to arriving for drop-off to make this quick and easy for yourself. If you choose to mark all of your items to be DONATED if not sold, you can choose a stop-drop-and go appointment. This means you don't need to get our your car- pull up and a Busy Bee member will be there to unload your vehicle and put items on to the floor. This is only available for previous consignors. All new consignors must choose a traditional drop off time.
Will I know what items have sold?
With our computer software, you may check your sales at the end of each sales day by logging on to the consignor page. You will know when, what and for how much something was sold for. Our event will not be a "live" sale meaning sales will not be downloaded during the actual sale hours. At the end of each day we will download all sales figures to the website. Please allow ample time for this process to occur.
What happens to my unsold items?
Any items that do not sell, consignors may take back. If you do not want to take back your items, Be Green Kids Consignments will donate them on your behalf to a local charity. All items not picked up by the designated time will be donated. Consignors who donate items will be provided a donation receipt for their taxes.
When do I pick-up my unsold items?
Pick-up of items will be from 2:30pm-3:30pm on the last day of the sale at a pre-assigned time.
Do I have to sort through the racks to find my unsold items?
Kind of! We will do a partial sort within each category based on the alph/numeric consignor numbers. It will still be a quick, easy process for you if you do choose to pick up items.
What if one of my items is unaccounted for?
We do not anticipate any problems. However, we will make every effort to prevent theft or loss of tags during the sale. Please put detailed descriptions of items on their tags. However, Be Green Kids Consignments cannot be held responsible for anything lost or stolen during the sale.
When do I get paid?
Through our software program, you will be able to log-in to the consignor page and see which of your items sold each night after the sale is over with the dollar amount due to you. Consignors will be paid via PayPal, Zelle or Venmo using the email that is in their account within 3 weeks of the close of the sale. If consignor chooses to not be paid via PayPal, Zelle or Venmo a $5 fee will be assessed and a check will be mailed within 45 days of the sale weekend.
What if I don't have time to enter and tag my items?
At this time we do not offer a service that will log and tag your items for you. For sales you should allow 4 hours to prepare your items
