We Passed!

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!

10 Days!

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

This Week…

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!

LET IT BEGIN!

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