Please read this section before tagging your items for the how-to nuts and bolts on consigning, including:

• What supplies are needed
• How to prep your items
• Entering tags in the online tagging system
• Where to attach tags

Order a tagging gun here via paypal.  $16 includes tagging gun/1000 barbs/shipping.

Supplies You'll Need

Tagging is easy and only a few basic materials are needed. Many of these supplies can be found around your home or picked up at the dollar store or on sale at various stores for very cheap.

• White/light pastel cardstock - 65lb min. (standard paper & colored card stock will not be accepted)
• Color printer is preferred but black and white is OK (hand-written tags are not acceptable)
• Safety pins or tagging gun
• Hangers
• Packing tape
• Resealable baggies
• Zip-ties and/or string
• Hole punch

You must tag all items using our online tagging and barcoding system.

Before you begin:

1. Please make sure that your NEW universal consignor number is correct on every tag.

2. We recommend bringing 50 items or $150 worth of merchandise to make it worth your time.

3. All Seasons clothing will be accepted at this sale. We accept Girls sizes preemie - 18/20 and Boys sizes preemie - 20
No Juniors or Adult clothing except maternity.

4. You set your own price on all items. See pricing guidelines.

5. We have a $3 rule for all hanging items. Group items together (you can put 2-3 shirts OR 2-3 pairs of pants on the same hanger) to bring the price up to $3 if need be.

6. If you decide to NOT let your item go for half price, it will print a red star on the tag. This tells the customer that the item will remain Full Price throughout the sale. Please be selective on the items that you star, since items with no stars tend to sell better on the discount days. If you are donating your items at the end of the sale, please do not choose for your item to remain full price.

7. If you want to donate your unsold items at the end of the sale, choose the donate option. Any items not picked up during consignor pick up times will be donated.

8. We NO LONGER ACCEPT clothing items such as sleepers, onsies etc. in ziploc bacs. All clothing items MUST be hung on a hanger.

8. You can use plastic or wire hangers and can purchase hangers and supplies at Walmart, Target and the Dollar store etc. JBF also offers supplies: 1 1/2 inch safety pins - 200/$3. Click here to purchase a tagging gun or contact sarahfierro@jbfsale.com.

9. You can puchase cardstock at Walmart. We accept light pastel and white cardstock.

10. Please do not tape over the barcode as it may not scan properly.

PREPARING AND TAGGING: TOYS, BOOKS, AND GAMES

• Click here to check the Consumer Product Safety Commission website for any recalls.

• Clean all items thoroughly. (Stained items will be removed from the sales floor)

• Test to make certain that items are working properly.

• Battery operated items must include working batteries (these can be purchased inexpensively at dollar stores).

• Games and puzzles must include ALL pieces and be in box/plastic bag. Tape shut with clear packing tape.

• Place small parts and accessories belonging to items in Ziploc/plastic bag. Tape bag shut. Fasten bag securely to the item with clear packing tape or small zip ties. Items must include ALL parts.

• You may group several items together (toys, rattles, puzzles, books, etc.) in a ziploc bag. Secure bag shut with clear tape.

• Use ONLY clear packing tape to attach tags to books. Do not use scotch or masking tape.

• Items may be placed into multiple bags and secured together with clear packing tape.

• Multi piece items that will not fit into a bag may be attached together with zip ties.

• NO generic stuffed animals or Beanie Babies. (ONLY name brand (disney) and battery operated animals/characters)

• NO explicit pg13 or rated R DVD's.

Multi-Piece Item Tagging Instructions:
•For items with multiple separate pieces, put a tag on EACH piece (just reprint that same tag 2 or 3 times) Fill out the first tag as normal but write with a black sharpie marker, " 1 of X", where X is the number of pieces. The 1 of X tag is the ONLY tag that shoud keep the price on it. On all of the other tags, write "2 of X", "3 of X" etc. and CROSS OFF the price (so no one will buy that one without knowing it is a set).

•Only use multiple tags for separate pieces, like a table and chair set; do NOT use multiple tags for items that are attached together or clothing.

Cleaning your toys/outdoor toys:
•For toys left outdoors, they must be in great shape, not sun worn and "weather stained". Mr. Clean magic erasers found in the cleaning aisle work well on toys and do wonders for outdoor toys! Spend a little time cleaning and your toys are SURE to sell!
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Note: Attach tag to item with clear packing tape, safety pin, or by punching a hole in the top of the tag and securing with ribbon.
Note: Place a piece of tape on tag before punching a hole. This will reinforce the tag so that it is not easily torn off your item.
Note: If selling multiple items together, include how many items on tag. (i.e. toys, rattles, puzzles, books, etc.)

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PREPARING AND TAGGING: BABY EQUIPMENT AND CHILDREN’S FURNITURE

• Click here to check the Consumer Product Safety Commission website for any recalls.

• Clean all items thoroughly. (Stained items will be removed from the sales floor)

• Test to make certain that items are working properly.

• Battery operated items must include working batteries (these can be purchased inexpensively at dollar stores).

• Place small parts/accessories belonging to items in Ziploc/plastic bag. Tape bag shut with clear packing tape. Fasten the bag securely to the item with clear packing tape, safety pin or small zip tie. Items must include ALL parts.

• Multi-piece items may be attached together with zip ties.

• Cribs and beds MUST be assembled. We accept toddler and youth twin beds. You must review the Crib safety guildelines and fill out a crib waiver. Please click here for more information.

Note: Attach tag to item with clear packing tape, safety pin, or by punching a hole in the top of the tag and securing with ribbon.
Note: DO NOT use clear packaging tape to attach tag to an item that is made of cotton-like material (i.e. bouncy seat, pack ‘n play) the tag will fall off!
Note: Place a piece of tape on tag before punching a hole. This will reinforce the tag so that it is not easily torn off your item.
Note: If selling multiple items together, include how many items on tag.

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PREPARING AND TAGGING: CARSEATS, CRIBS AND STROLLERS

• Car seats cannot be older than 5 years old. Click here for recalls or call the Dept of transportation for recalls. 1-800-424-9393.
• Car seat waiver is required. Click here to download Car Seat Waiver

TAGGING YOUR CAR SEAT
•Please attach the user manual or print off a copy from the website for each crib or carseat.

•Make sure items are clean. Wipe carseat or wash cushion and it will sell better. If it is soiled or too worn, we will not accept it.

•Make sure all pieces of the set are securely attached (especially for multiple bases): tie with curling ribbon, use string or zip ties so the whole set stays together.

•List ALL pieces that are included in the set on your tag. For multiple piece sets, please reprint the SAME TAG 2-3 times (dont make 3 separate tags!) and manually write 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3 on each tag. ONLY TAG 1 SHOULD HAVE THE PRICE, for pieces 2 and 3, cross off the barcode and price with a sharpie and before attaching so it cant be sold even if the set comes apart.

TAGGING YOUR CRIB or PACK n' PLAY
•Remember WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY drop side cribs per nationwide recalls! See SAFETY PAGE for details!

•Make sure items are CLEAN! Especially for pack and plays- wipe or wash cushion and it will sell better. If it is soiled or too worn, we will NOT accept it.

•Make sure there aren't any holes in the mesh on the sides of a pack and play.

•Please attach the user manual or print off a copy from the website for each crib or pack n play you bring.

•Although you are attaching the manual, if there's any "tricks" to how you fold it up ATTACH SIMPLE DIRECTIONS! May seem simple to you after hundreds of uses, but to an expectant parent, this may help YOUR pack and play SELL faster over another one!

•Tape your tag securely, or punch a hold and tie on with curling robbon.

•You WILL need to SET UP all cribs or pack and plays at the sale

•Some choose to sell a crib & mattress as a SET, others choose to sell them separately, it's up to you.

•If you are selling a mattress WITH the crib, make sure to list BOTH crib and mattress on the tag. Follow the instructions above for multiple pieces on the crib/mattress set.

TAGGING YOUR STROLLER
•Make sure items are CLEAN! Wipe seat or wash cushion and it will sell better. If it is soiled or too worn, we will NOT accept it.

•If your stroller is a car seat combo, follow the multiple item instructions above.

•It may help your stroller sell better if you ATTACH DIRECTIONS FOR FOLDING! May seem simple to you after hundreds of uses, but to an expectant parent, this will make your stroller SELL faster!

Note: You MUST attach completed car seat waiver to the car seat.
Note: Place carseat waiver and instruction booklet into Ziploc bag and safety pin to car seat.
Note: If you do not have the original car seat manual please locate it on the internet and print it

PREPARING AND TAGGING: BEDDING AND ROOM DÉCOR SETS

• Clean all items thoroughly. (Stained items will be removed from the sales floor)

• Bedding may be placed in XL Ziploc/clear bag or tied securely together with ribbon/clear packing tape or place on a hanger (please safety pin item so it does not fall from the hanger).

• Bedding with matching accessories may be placed in XL Ziploc/clear bag or tied securely together with ribbon/clear packing tape and tagged to sell as a set. You may sell matching lamps and room decor with your bedding set but we recommend selling them separately.

• ONLY crib, toddler, twin, and full size bedding with kid patterns are accepted. (King and queen bedding will be removed from the sales floor)

• ONLY kid specific room décor items are accepted.

Note: Attach tag to item with clear packing tape, safety pin, or by punching a hole in the top of the tag and securing with ribbon.
Note: DO NOT use clear packaging tape to attach tag to an item that is made of cotton-like material (i.e. comforter) the tag will fall off!
Note: Place a piece of tape on tag before punching a hole. This will reinforce the tag so that it is not easily torn off your item.
Note: If selling multiple items together, include how many items on tag.

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PREPARING AND TAGGING: MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

• Clean all items thoroughly. (Stained items will be removed from the sales floor)

• Diaper Bags, Ergos, Baby Carriers etc. Secure tag with a safety pin or curling ribbon and zip tie to a hanger. All diaper bags/carriers will be hung up.

• Girl and boy accessories (hats, socks, bows, tights, etc.) may be tagged separately or grouped together in Ziploc/plastic bag.

• Bibs, cloth diapers, bottles, dinnerware, wash cloths, safety items, nursing supplies, etc. may be tagged separately or grouped together in Ziploc/plastic bag.

• Blankets and hooded towels (folded neatly) may be tagged separately or grouped together in Ziploc/plastic bag or securely tied together with ribbon.

• Tape all bags securely shut with clear packing tape.

Note: Attach tag to item with clear packing tape, safety pin, or by punching a hole in the top of the tag and securing with ribbon.
Note: DO NOT use clear packaging tape to attach tag to an item that is made of cotton-like material (i.e. blanket, hat) the tag will fall off!
Note: Place a piece of tape on tag before punching a hole. This will reinforce the tag so that it is not easily torn off your item.
Note: If selling multiple items together, include how many items on tag.

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PREPARING AND TAGGING: SHOES

Each pair of shoes will go through a strict inspection during consignor drop off. We will be very picky concerning acceptance of shoes.

Consignors will take shoes to the shoe table, where an inspection volunteer will be looking for the following (see below). After passing inspection your shoes will be placed on the sales tables by our volunteers. Any shoes not accepted will be placed at the checkout table for you to take home or donate.

Shoe guidelines:

• We accept newborn thru big kid's youth size 8

• All Season shoes will be accepted at the sale.

• Shoes must be in near perfect condition-we will be very picky (they do not have to be brand new...but look like new from top to bottom)

• Athletic cleats that are clean and in very good condition.

• Dance, tap and ballet shoes.

• Dressy "Sunday" shoes (without scuff marks)

We can NOT accept:

• Shoes above youth size 8

• Shoes that look worn, have any sign of dirt, debris or scuff marks. (please don't even go to the trouble to tag them, as we can not accept them)

How to prepare Shoes:

• Connect shoes together with zip ties or strong ribbon to prevent lost shoes and tags. Do this before you arrive at drop off.

• Do not place shoes in bags or boxes.

• Attach the price tag with a large safety pin or you can hole punch the top of the tag and attach the tag onto the shoes with a zip-tie or strong ribbon.

• IMPORTANT: Tags MUST be reinforced by placing a piece of packing tape around the top of the tag before pinning.

• Clean all dirt and debris from shoes...including the bottom...wash them if needed. Magic erasers will remove scuff marks from most shoes.

Be PICKY on shoes.
Please be aware of our goal... to be the BEST in the consignment business. Shoes will go through their own inspection. Shoes will be placed on the sale tables by our inspectors.

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PREPARING AND TAGGING: CLOTHING

• Girls Preemie - 18/20
   Boys Preemie - 20
   Maternity

• Juniors, Women's and Men's clothing is not accepted.

• Maternity wear (all seasons). Due to limited rack space, Please only bring your best. We will not accept outdated Maternity clothes as they do not sell. Please do not tag them. We are looking for Gap, Old Navy, Mimi, Pea in the Pod & Boutique brands etc. Please secure the tops with safety pins if they have a tendency to fall off the hanger. Breastfeeding tops are accepted with maternity clothing.

• Other Maternity Items: belly bands, breast pumps, pregnancy books, etc. sell very well.

• Check for stains, holes and tears.

• Clean and press items.

• All Multi piece clothing items are required to be safety pinned together through all pieces. (if selling item with an accessory such as a hat or pair of socks, safety pin accessory to clothing item)

• Replace missing buttons, sew loose hems and seams, and clip loose threads.

• Button all buttons, snap all snaps, zip all zippers.

• Sleepers, gowns, and onesies may no longer be placed in Ziploc bags. This change will free up more floor space as well as make these items easier to inspect and easier to purchase since buyers will be able to see all the pieces.

•All sleepers, gowns, onesies and pajamas should be hung on appropriate sized hangers.

•You may include up to 3 sleepers/pajamas/gowns or up to 5 onesies per hanger.

•For sets, first hang one sleeper, then pin the second or third sleeper to the back pinning THROUGH BOTH the sleeper and the TOP angled part of the hanger. Do NOT just pin through the sleepers or it will hang funny and pull on the first sleeper.

•Clearly list all pieces included on the tag description for sets

•Please make extra sure you have no stains on the neck or crotch area.

• Sort all clothing by gender and size for drop off.

• Hangers may be plastic tube or wire. When hanging pants, attach safety pins to the TOP part of the hanger to ensure that pant will not slide. The best hangers to use for pants are clip hangers like the ones used in department stores. Clothing items are sold on hangers, so hangers will not be returned to consignor. However, unsold clothing will be returned on hangers. Hangers can be found inexpensively at most discount stores such as Wal-Mart and Dollar Stores. Several department stores will give you leftover hangers. If you need a lot, you could ask to purchase them.

• Clothing should be hung with the hanger hook pointing left. (hanger will resemble a question mark when looking at front of item)

• Hang size 0-5 on child-size hangers. Larger clothing (usually size 6-14) should be hung on adult-size hangers.

• If hanging shirt and pant set on 1 hanger, safety pin thru both clothing pieces AND through the top of hanger (this will prevent pants from weighing down the shirt and causing a possible tear). DO NOT safety pin pants to the bottom of the shirt OR bottom of the hanger.

• You can Rubber band hangers together if selling multi piece items on multiple hangers. (remember to safety pin items together)

• Tag Gun: If you are interested in ordering a tag gun, click here or contact us. Dennison and Arrow seem to be good brands (get the 2" size barbs). Remember to be very careful when using a tag gun and tag through the size tag or right armpit seam, since we will not accept clothing with holes.

• Safety pins: Please use 2 1/2" or larger safety pins: NO straight pins or small gold safety pins.

• Tag Location: Attach tag with a safety pin to the upper right pocket area of the shirt or upper right front of pants. You can punch a hole at the top of the tag to make it easier to slide the safety pin through. *If you use a tag gun please insert the gun in a tag/label or inside seam (right armpit seam, left for real) NOT through part of the clothing (to avoid making a hole or tear in the clothing). Also, pull on the tag to make sure it is properly secured and will not come off easily.

• Tags MUST be pulled out (not tucked inside clothing) so they are easily visible.

Note: Sets sell well so match things up if you can. Make sure that the sizes are the same.
Note: As kids reach the pre-teen sizes (14 and up), they are very particular. Clothing must be in excellent condition and very CURRENT style.

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Entering Tags Online

• Click "Enter My Tags" in the top green navigation bar.
   
• Returning Consignors: To connect your existing tags with your new profile, enter the username and password from your original MyJBFTags account. This is a one time step and automatically transfer your old tags to your new number. IMPORTANT: Please do not create a new account, your existing tags will not link to your new profile.
   
• New Consignors: select “New User” and you’re ready to go!!
   
• Click on the "Help" tab for demos and Step-by-Step user guide - you will find all the information you'll need and more - it's SUPER EASY!
   
• Be descriptive - "GAP green shirt with blue stripes" is much better than simply "Boys shirt."
   
• Save often - after every 3-5 tags entered
   
• Remember to use white or light pastel cardstock only - 65lb min.