Ok, ladies, i know you are waiting the last minute…trust me, I understand!

Just a reminder…”check-in” appointments only need to be made if you have 175 items or more.  If you have waited until now, we will take you when we can anytime during receiving, but please know we will not keep those with fewer waiting.  Those of you who have less items please take a look at “dates and times” in the menu bar for the times of  Receiving.  If we are open, you are welcome:).

Please have your Seller’s Agreement (home page with kids on hangers, click “consignors” then “seller’s agreement”  and Inventory Report (login, manage inventory, reports (below box on right of screen), inventory report)

No diaper genies

No cribs

No carseats over 5 years old

No R or M rated movies or videos

Fall/Winter items

Ok, that’s it…gotta run!

Dee

Well, it’s official…you’ve entered over 5,000 items in 2 days…there are no words.  The really scary part is that some of you have already told me you are waiting until Monday because you want to use Saturday and Sunday to complete your inventory…I’m not sure we built enough racks!

So, the racks are up (we added over 200 feet of rack space) and receiving is nearly ready.  We have a few last things to do…as always.  There will be signs pointing to receiving, so please follow those.  Again, we have a new location…AMERICAN OUTDOORS ADVENTURES on 82 right past the Acme fencing company and across the street from Custom Interiors. (actually, if you get there, you’ve gone too far).  It is supposed to be hot and rainy this weekend, so please make sure you know how you are getting your stuff to the store.  If you all wait until Monday we are going to keep the EMT’s busy with all the heat exhaustion.  Please bring water to drink in case there is a wait.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR INVENTORY REPORT!!!!  After you login, go to “manage inventory” then “reports” (right side of screen at bottom of box), then “inventory report”…print!  Yes, it may be backwards…it’s ok.  Make sure your items are in ITEM NUMBER order.  It would be wonderful, too, if you went back to the “home” page (first consignment sale page), then “consignors”, then “Seller’s Agreement” and printed that out.  Bring it after you have read and signed it.  Remember, after we check you in, you will need to take your items and place them on the sales floor.  Putting them where they belong is an important step to selling you items.  We will have racks for costumes, uniforms, juniors, and maternity, so please be on the lookout.  Again, print out those flyers off the website and pass them out.  Your items must sell and in order to sell, we need shoppers:)!

Finally, Please Make A Note that CONSIGNOR SHOPPING HAS BEEN CHANGED!  Our consignors are getting all Monday night to themselves!  We will give you the “golden ticket” (nope still not gold) for you to come in Monday night, the 15th, 5-9PM.  Our vendors will be set up by then and you will have the opportunity to shop their wares as well.

Ok, see you in a few hours!  Oh, that means I won’t be quick to answer your emails.  We do have hangers on the brown barn porch and cardstock available for $1 (10 sheets) at the store.

Can’t wait!

Dee and Renee

PLEASE do not make a check-in appointment if you do not have over 175 items.  Those of you who have less than 175 items can come anytime at your convenience during Receiving hours.  We ask that if you have over 150 items to NOT come before 6:30 Thursday evening if at all possible.  We normally do have a rush at the beginning.

Inventory reports are located under “manage inventory”; “reports” (right of screen, under box); “inventory report”; print report (right of screen)

Seller’s Agreement is located under “consignors” on the home screen

You are entering like crazy!  Way to go!  OH!  Our ladies are helping you out!  We have hangers coming in, so let us know if you need some!

PLEASE sort your items by gender and size BEFORE you enter them.  This will make life MUCH EASIER for you…please trust us on this.  All girls 2t, then 3T, then 4T…etc.  when you enter the items, it will go faster and when you check in it will go faster, and when you put them on the sales floor it will go much faster…it may seem tedious at the beginning, but we promise it is faster in the long run.

Ok, gotta run…see you soon!

Dee

Final check list…ready?

1.  All items tagged and in ITEM NUMBER order (when you print your tags, they print backwards (to me) so be careful when you cut them out to keep them in order…hopefully you’ve kept your items in order when you entered them:).

2.  Print out your INVENTORY REPORT. we use this to check you in.  Without it, you will have to go home or to the library to print out your list….we do not have a printer or web access at the store.

3.  Print out the SELLER’S AGREEMENT ***THIS IS NEW***It is under the “Consignors” tab in the menu bar.  Click on “Seller’s Agreement” and the download will begin.  No worries, if you don’t do this, we will have some extras at receiving…but hopefully, this will help those who are having friends (really good friends who you will owe a lot to) drop your items off.

4.  You have given yourself at least 30 minutes to spend at receiving if you have 100 items or less…remember, you will bring your items in (through the gate on the right of the store, and to the back), let one of us check in your items, then you will place them in the correct places on the sales floor.  This takes more than 5 minutes…please be mindful of this.  We will have the numbers again if we need them…we’re hoping adding another 9 hours of receiving time and extra hours for those with 175 or more items will make things go a bit smoother and faster.

Ok, I think that’s what my brain can remember to tell you right now.  We have a few more hangers. Let me know if you need directions to them.  We are out of cardstock, but will be getting some later today.  If you need us to print out your tags, they are $1 a page and you must get in touch with us BEFORE receiving begins.  Plain cardstock is 10 sheets for $1

Have fun!

Dee

Just letting you know we are reaching the 10,000 items entered mark!  We are mapping out the floor plan now according to how you categorize your entered items…so please help us!  You have almost 2000 0-24 month clothing items entered, you have several strollers, bikes, and large toys entered as well.  Please be as careful about your sizing and categorizing as you can be.  I promise there is a reason for it all.  If you enter everything as NA or general, it doesn’t do us much good in determining how much space we need to give you.  Oh, and I’ve noticed you have swim items…I know, you are transferring items from the last sale, but just a reminder that those will sell much better in the Sp/Summer sale (and we won’t be allowing them in at receiving). By this time last sale we were at the half way mark with inventory – does that give you an idea how much will be at this sale? SHEW!

Ok, now for the good stuff…I want to make sure you know that you can still donate your unsold items.  We will donate any unsold items that you have marked “donate” to a local charity.  That is completely up to you.  Some like to donate their unsold items and then have their checks mailed.  That is still an option on the seller’s agreement, just mark it for us.  For those who have continued to read this far, just a reminder, consignors will shop MONDAY night…you get the entire night to yourselves!  We are hoping this gives you more time to look and a more peaceful environment to do so.

The store is coming along…we took a break this afternoon for naps and dinner…next round coming up!  (only one child with a bump on their head from a falling piece of a rack…pray for our kiddos during this time, we’d appreciate it…I’m feeling a little guilty on how their summer is ending)

Dee and Renee

WE PASSED!!!  Ok, so it took much more in every way than we expected, but inspection has been passed and we will be able to open for business…PRAISE THE LORD!  Soooo…our vendors are getting all their items ready for you (we only have a couple more spaces available if you know of someone who may be interested, send them our way), the trailers are gassing up to move all the stuff, and the consignors are BUSY!  Can I say, we are always impressed by you.  We had some angels drop down hangers to the porch…THANK YOU!  Yes, they are about gone now, but they helped out some of you.  If you have extras…we NEED THEM NOW!  Contact me, please:).  You have been entering items like crazy this past week and we know there are still 2 weekends for you to get busy…so we are making room!  We want to remind you that the flyers are a click away…print it out and place it wherever you are allowed…that is what gets your stuff sold!  Again…print out and post those flyers (right hand side of the site).  Another reminder…Check-in is for those of you who will have 175 or more items, please make an appointment as soon as you know.  Please make sure you are entering size and gender on your tags.  It helps us determine space and also determines if a lost tag will find it’s rightful place!  We are trying to make space for all the extras the fall sale offers…costumes, uniforms, and our newbie…JUNIORS!  So make sure you bring them!

I think that’s it for now!  We’re excited about seeing you!  Let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

Dee and Renee

PS…we will not accept any drop down crib…so sorry!

Alright, consider this the SOS for hangers.  We are nearing the end of our supply and there are still many in need…if you have any extras PLEASE let us know (info@TheConsignmentSale.com).  We will try to put the last of the hangers out Wednesday evening/Thursday morning.

Receiving!  It begins in 10 days!!!!  The beauty of that announcement is that if you have taken a look at all the new times and dates you realize you have 2 more weekends…that’s right!  We have added Monday back to the receiving schedule.  So now all you last minute vacationers have a couple more days to procrastinate!  Whoo Hoo!  With that said, those of you who know you will have over 175 items, we will be posting times to schedule your check-in appointment tonight or tomorrow night on the site.  Since this is new, please be patient with us.  In theory, you should be able to click on “check-in” and follow the prompts and choose from the times available.  We really hope it will be that easy:).  Again, the “check-in” times will be only for those with 175 items or more.

Now, about “receiving”…to refresh your memory we offer Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and now Monday to bring your items to us.  We ask that you attempt to “share the time” so we don’t have another “tail gate party” out there.  We know it was fun for some, but remember, it’s August…it will NOT be 70-75 degrees.  Also…FOR EVERYONE…we have added the “Sellers Agreement” to the website (under “consignors“) to try to make the receiving process a bit faster.  If you will print, read, and sign it then bring it along with your inventory report (manage inventory/reports (bottom right)/inventory report/print), things will be very nice.

So, here’s the scoop:  1. Enter your items…you have 2 more weekends     2. We need hangers     3. Schedule a “Check-in” time if you have over 175 items   4. Don’t forget the “Sellers Agreement” and the “inventory report” when coming to receiving

Last two items…pray…we have yet to pass the building inspection…kinda important.  finally, yes, it’s the fall/winter sale, but we do accept short sleeves and sports shorts.

Ok, Have a great week and let us know if we can do anything for you!

-Dee and Renee

Hi Ladies!  Just wanted to let you know we will be away from the computers for a week.  I will do my best to keep up, but no promises until Saturday:).

The best way to reach us will still be email for this week.

Hangers are still available in the same location as last year.

Oh!  I almost forgot!  We are accepting Junior sized clothing.  This means 0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.  Ladies, this does NOT mean “ladies” clothing…just juniors.  We’re gonna give this a try first.

Have a great week!

Well, here it is…time for the Fall/Winter sale!  Whoo-Hoo!  Yes the temperatures are at a steady 100, but now is as good a time as any in South Georgia to get those sweaters and such…HA!

So here is the “skinny”…we have acquired a new space.  WOW! and PRAISE THE LORD!  The gentlemen we are working with have been kind and are patiently dealing with the idea of  us .  For some reason, I don’t think they know who we are (insert shock and gasp here) hehehehe.  So, the challenge is again going to remain the same.   The space is to return to them same or better condition.  Ladies, it’s because you help us out here, that we have found favor in as many landlord’s eyes as we have.  Thank You so much!  These owners take a chance on a seasonal business like us and we want to continue to have a good reputation…so let’s keep it up!  Ready?  The new space is twice as large as last sale…yep, we doubled the square footage!  We are now at 14,000 sq. ft!!!  And it’s beautiful!  Concrete floors, vaulted ceiling, wood fixtures, task lighting, shelving, and a large receiving area at floor level!!!!  (ok, so no water fountain, but we still love it!)  It’s the old American Outdoors building on 82/Dawson Rd.  Yep, that’s right…it’s a stand alone building!!!!  Our own parking lot!!!!!  I’m sure I’m using too many exclamation points, but we are thrilled!  We hope you are too…the convenience should be lovely.  Now, we will admit, this is a major step of faith for us.  None of this is coming free and our husbands are not excited about the vast amount of withdrawls in the budget without any increase in registration fees; so, this is where you come in. ( Please let me interject…they (our husbands) will also be quick to say they were the ones who kept asking if we had made the call about this building:)…thanks guys!)  As I was saying, we need you to sell stuff and bring in new consignors.  We are keeping the fee at $5 and the percentage at 70.  We just did not get an “ok” to change  it, so please help us out.  Print out the flyer and post it wherever you have permission.  Facebook your friends.  Tweet about your progress.  Talk it up in church and the work place and the neighborhood.  Remember this is the sale for all those fantastic buys!  Halloween costumes for under $10, doll houses for under the Christmas tree, bicycles, holiday accessories for October, November, December, and February…the list goes on!

Housekeeping…take notice of the new Dates/Times of the sale.  Sale dates are a week earlier than normal and receiving begins the first weekend in August.  With all this space we must have the extra time to organize and reinventory.  When you look at the dates, you’ll see what i mean.  This is GREAT for our consignors though.  You will have the entire evening to shop, Monday!   We hope it is a great time of estrogen filled giggles HA!   Now, with that, please notice under “tagging instructions” that we will NOT take cribs.  Really, NO CRIBS.  They are now illegal to resell.  We will begin taking cribs again after some time, but for now, no.  Not all the manufacturers or retail stores have caught up with the new regulations…nevermind the resellers!  We are heart broken for our mamas who always get such beautiful cribs at incredible prices with us, but we can’t do it.  Please note too, that there have been several recalls on nursery supplies so be sure to check out the “recalls” section under “consignors” and “tagging” in the menu.  If you are selling a carset, it must be under 5 years old, so the paperwork or the date must be on the seat.  Please use the manufacturer number to make sure it has not been recalled.  That goes for your pack n’ plays and other infant items as well.  Please use due diligence in this.  You do sign an agreement stating the items you are selling are safe for the consumer. Also, we know that fall and winter sports require shorts and t-shirts, so those type of clothing items will be allowed.  But remember the cute summer stuff sells better in the spring/summer sale.  No girls tanks and cute short outfits with little bathing suits on them…we PROMISE those will sell better in the next sale.  Yes, short sleeve items and some shorts will be allowed, we know it’s hot for a long time, but PLEASE don’t make us out to be the bad guys…if you got it for Easter, wait.

Well, you have already entered over 1000 items into inventory and at this rate you will exceed your 24,000+ items entered from last sale.  Ladies, you amaze us.  We know this is an incredible blessing for most of you…it is for us.  We so look forward to seeing you again in just a few weeks.  Please feel free to comment or email us anytime.  We’ll get to you as soon as we can.

Happy tagging!   -Dee