Here are some guidelines to help as you prepare your items for the sale. Click here to see what is acceptable and not acceptable for the sale.

Supplies Needed

HANGERS – in order to protect your clothing items we only accept plastic hangers. Find plastic hangers at Wal-Mart, Target, Dollar Stores. Retail plastic hangers are acceptable too.

STRING TAGS – Avery White Marking Tags Strung (size 1.75 x 1.093 inches) are required on each item to affix our barcode labels to. You can find these at Wal-Mart, office supply stores, the Rhea Lana Store or large quantities may be purchased from Amazon.

You’ll also need re-sealable bags (for shoes, small toys, etc…), masking tape, scotch tape, sharpie, and safety pins. For large quantities of quality safety pins we recommend ordering from Cleaners Supply .

If you would like to print your barcodes at home you’ll need adhesive address labels size 1” X 2 5/8” (30 up). We recommend ordering from Amazon Here. Please note: all labels printed at home MUST be printed in color.

Clothing

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL & FALL/WINTER EVENT -
All clothes and shoes need to be Fall/Winter only. All clothing must be seasonally appropriate, less than 2-3 years old, and freshly washed (please make sure clothing is free of pet hair as well).

We will accept pants/jeans, long sleeves, short sleeves, dresses, shorts, jackets & coats, hoodies, and all accessories. Don't forget your athletic wear - soccer, baseball & softball, cleats, dance leotards & shoes Sports gear such as bats, gloves also sell really well.

We will not be able to accept for our Fall/Winter sale: flip-flops, or summer themed clothing such as Easter or 4th of July. Clothing needs to be clean and odor free.

Please take time to:

1) Check for stains, broken zippers, torn hemlines, missing buttons, etc. We will be double checking at the store and will not receive any item that is not in excellent condition.

2) Please wash and iron your clothes

3) Use Plastic Hangers only. Please, no metal hangers! This makes shopping more pleasant for everyone. Clothes tend to fall off metal hangers and may be overlooked and not purchased if on the floor. Note: Use children's plastic hangers for sizes 6 and below. Use larger plastic hangers for sizes 8 and above.Plastic hangers can be purchased at discount stores.

4) Group items together so that they will equal a value of at least $4.00. Infant sleeping gowns or onesies and children's pajamas are great to group together as a set of 2 or 3. They may be pinned together on one hanger.

5) Pin all pants to a hanger, ironed flat front. Pants that are folded over on a hanger tend to end up on the floor.

6) All sets and accessories need to be pinned securely together, with pants hung on the back of the shirt at the waist. Both pieces need to be viewable without unpinning them. If a shirt/pant set are on separate hangers, rubber band the hangers together.
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Check out this video for helpful tips on consigning clothes ----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gQl1GxRx10&t=61s

Shoes

Please only bring your like-new shoes!

1. Zip tie the shoes together if possible, if not put them in a Ziploc bag!

2. In order to guarantee your shoes they must have masking tape on the bottom of both shoes with your consignor number and price on them.
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Check out this video for helpful tips on consigning shoes ----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro2V3LoXegU&t=25s

Bedding

It is best to package a bedding set together in its original clear plastic bag with zipper. If you no longer have the original bag, you can purchase Extra Large Ziploc plastic bags at discount stores. Tape the tag to the outside of the plastic bag. Write your consignor number and price on the Ziploc bag with a Sharpie in the case that the tag comes off during the sale. Shoppers also like to see a picture of the set (if one is available) or a list of all the items included in the set. Tape these items inside the Ziploc bag.

Blankets

Hang and pin blankets over hangers so that shoppers can see them. If they are small receiving blankets, group 2 or 3 together in a Ziploc bag and seal with clear plastic tape, rubber band together, or safety pin together. Safety pin the tag to the Ziploc bag. It helps to write your consignor number and price on the Ziploc bag with a Sharpie in the case that the string tag comes off during the sale.
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Here is a helpful video with great tips on preparing blankets and other misc. items. ------> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz8_e77d6YY

Loose Items

Bottles, bibs, rattles, socks, bows, etc group together appropriately in ziploc bags. Pin or tape the string tag to the ziploc bag. Please write your consignor number and price on the ziploc with a Sharpie.

Remember we cannot accept nipples for the bottles or sippy cups. Please dispose of them before checking in.

Toys, Furniture, Equipment

Must be clean and in working order (batteries included.) Small parts must be bagged and attached to the main part securely. Games should be taped closed. Puzzles, books, videos and small toys should be grouped accordingly and put in ziploc bags. Secure with clear packing tape and pin tag to the ziploc bag. Please write your consignor number and price on the ziploc bag with a Sharpie.

Large Toys and Furniture are in high demand! When tagging large toys attach a piece of masking tape to the toy with your consignor information. We sell 95% of Toys, Furniture and Baby Equipment!

Toy recall information- Due to the high number of toy recalls during the past year, we will be inspecting toys very carefully. We reserve the right to pull any toy that we think might have been recalled. To help us, please do not bring any toys that have been subject to a recall. You may check the following website for current toy recalls: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html. Also for a helpful resource made available by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Click here.
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Check out this helpful video on how to prep your larger items ------>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmY2ehyEGlQ&t=28s

Car Seats

Your car seat must have been manufactured within the past five years and still have at least 1 year left before the expiration date. It must not be subject to recall or have been in an accident. You may check the following website for current recalls: www.carseat.org/Recalls/179NP.pdf All seat covers and straps must be thoroughly cleaned. You will be asked to sign a car seat waiver stating your car seat has all the pieces and is in excellent condition and not more than five years old. Car seats will be closely inspected for safety reasons.

Furniture Nook!

In addition to wonderful children's furniture, you can now bring your gently used large furniture pieces to our sale. This can include - Desks, tables, chairs, etc All furniture must be in EXCELLENT condition.

If you have any questions we’ll be happy to help! Contact Jennifer Page at jenniferpage@rhealana.com.