Consider Consignment

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Why consign?
After shopping a few sales, you might decide that they are something you like to participate in as well. Consigning outgrown clothes and no longer used toys and equipment is a great way to keep your home clutter free, while making some extra money in the process.

Almost all sales offer participating consignors a pre-shopping event, held the day or morning before the sale opens to the public. You'll be able to have first crack at the brand name items being sold. Once the sale opens to the public, the selection diminishes a bit.

"I've been to several children's sales in the past and this year I finally decided to do a little consigning of my own," says Dawn Loftin of Marietta, Georgia. "I got my kids' closets cleaned out, made a little money and the best part was shopping the sale before everyone else got a chance to. I can't wait to sell again in the spring."

Once you decide on which sale to consign with, it's simply a matter of contacting the organizer. She or he will give you specific instructions as to how to prepare your items, when and where to drop them off and any other information you will need.

Be aware that generally the sale organizer keeps 20 to 40 percent of the sale proceeds. The seller, or consignor, receives 60 to 80 percent of the profits. Some sales also charge you a nominal fee to "rent" a table to sell your merchandise at the sale.

If you can't find a seasonal children's consignment sale in your area to participate in, you might consider taking the plunge and starting one of your own. Check out the links below for tips and suggestions on everything you need to know to be successful.

Kids Consignment Guide for advice on how to start your own sale.
Mom 2 Mom List for lists of sales in southeastern Michigan; advice and tips.

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