​ENTERING ITEMS INTO THE INVENTORY:

CONSIGNORS MUST HAVE AT LEAST 25 DETAILED ITEMS IN THEIR ACTIVE INVENTORY THREE WEEKS BEFORE SALE DATE TO SHOW GOOD FAITH OF ENTERING ITEMS. ANYONE WITH ZERO INVENTORY IN AT THIS DATE WILL BE REMOVED FROM CONSIGNING SO THOSE ON OUR WAITING LIST CAN JOIN AND HAVE ADEQUATE TIME TO ENTER THEIR INVENTORY. 

ABSOLUTELY ALL INVENTORY MUST BE IN THE SYSTEM BY FINAL DEADLINE.

Categories have number limits.

Do not wait until the end to start entering or categories will be full. 

  • Descriptions need BRAND, COLOR, ITEM - for example: Nike Blue shorts w/ gray stripe or Easton black football cleats or 3 Judy Moody Books (Stink/Water/Grade)
  • ONLY CLOTHING ITEMS AND SHOES SHOULD HAVE SIZES. ALL OTHERS SHOULD SAY "leave blank."
  • Descriptions created are for office use to reunite a lost tag with an item. They are not for the buyer so please DO NOT say: NEW w/ tags, Only worn twice, etc. and do not list the size in the description line.
  •  SELLER CHECKLISTThis is for your use only. Use this checklist to make sure you are preparing items correctly.  Do not bring to drop off. 
  • COSTUMES MUST USE THE SIZES WITH (COSTUMES ONLY) AND SHOES MUST USE THE SIZES WITH (SHOES),
  • Teenage Girl clothing should be sized with Jr. TEEN GIRL sizes and Teenage Boy Clothing should be sized with YOUNG MEN sizes. These sizes are the only ones to use S, M, L, or XL.
  • SPORT SHOES must indicate the sport in the description. (soccer, baseball, softball, track, football). Basketball shoes do NOT go in sport shoes.
  • Clothing w/ multiple sizes like 3-6 mos, 8-10, etc. should be listed with the smaller of the two sizes.



PREPARE:

  • Make sure all items are CLEAN and in working order. They need to be free from dirt, pet hair and odor, smoke, musty basement smell, etc. They need to be free from holes, tears, broken zippers, etc. 
  • Make sure you have all parts and new batteries if needed.
  • Hang ALL CLOTHING items on appropriate sized hangers. Shake the hanger to make sure it doesn't fall off. 
  • Books and DVDs MUST BE SOLD INDIVIDUALLYand not in bags. The exception is if the books are in a series. Those may be sold as a set and put in a ziplock bag. 
  • Shoes should be in a ziplock bag that closes or loosly ziptied together. NO BOXES
  • Bag small parts and attach to large item with packing tape or zipties. 
  • Bag accessories for a costume and put the bag over the hanger. Then pin the bag to the costume. 
  • DO NOT USE MULTIPLE HANGERS for an outfit. Hang the main part of the outfit on the hanger and pin the other pieces to the hanger and that piece. 

Watch these videos to answer your questions about printing and tagging your items correctly.

PRINT AND ASSEMBLE:

  • Print  tags on WHITE cardstock. 6 per page - IT IS A DIFFERENT TAG NOW SO IT WILL AND SHOULD LOOK DIFFERENT! 
  • Bar code on the tag  needs to be clean and crisp. 
  • Double check tag before attaching to item.
  • Safety-pin tags using only ONE pin across the top of the tag to any item not in a bag.   No tagging guns.
  • Securely tape tags with clear packing tape  to non-clothing items or on TOP of the bag. Cover the entire tag with tape.
  • If an item is too large to bring to the sale, create a poster about your item. Take colored pictures from all angles. Include a contact number for the buyer to call to arrange picking up the item. Create and attach a tag to the poster.

Pricing Tips 

  • What would you honestly pay for the item at a consignment shop?
  • ​If in doubt, price lower.  If you price too high, the item won't sell.
  • Any item marked as DONATE automatically also gets marked as DISCOUNT in the system.
  • THERE IS NO DISCOUNT DAY FOR THE TOY SALE!

Watch these videos to help you with

entering new inventory and

how to activate old inventory correctly.

Watch this video to see how to prepare and hang your items properly.


“He shall feed His flock like a shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. “ 
(Isaiah 40:11)
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PREPARE FOR YOUR DROP OFF APPOINTMENT:

  • Sort your items by category. 
  • Double check tag matches your item. 
  • Make sure ALL bins that you are bringing have your name on them. 
  • Plan to leave one bin for every 200 items in your inventory. If every single item is marked as donate, you will NOT leave a bin. 
  • ​Make sure you are already signed up for REMIND. This must be done each time. 
  • Remember you must be done with your drop off appointment by the end time listed so plan accordingly. 

​$10.00 OFF

​When you spend $100.00

Bring or show this coupon at checkout at the Lil' Lambs Closet Sale and you will get $10.00 deducted from your total at checkout when your total is $100.00 or more.

Only one coupon per customer/transaction. 

​Accepted at COTL Lil' Lambs Closet Sale

March 13-15, 2025