How to Make Money with Children’s Consignment Sales

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By Victoria R.
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Seasonal children’s consignment sales are going on all over the country giving moms an opportunity to make a lot of money by selling their children’s used clothing, toys, equipment and furniture. With the bad economy, these events are quickly becoming more popular because they offer moms an opportunity to make up to 80% profit on the sale of their used items. The best part is that moms can get rid of their used items without having to pay for advertising. Consignment sale organizers also give moms the opportunity to be the first to shop for other items on sale and buy needed items at bargain prices. Here are a few ways to start making money with children's consignment sales.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Access to the Internet
Used items including toys, baby clothes, furniture, car seats etc.
Stain Removal Spray/Detergent
Soap to clean used equipment or toys

Step 1

Review the items that you want to sell. Most consignment sale organizers have very strict rules about sale items being in good condition. Clothes cannot have stains or even a missing button. Toys need to be intact and not have any type of scratches or dents. You will need to inspect all of your consignment items carefully and prepare them for sale by washing, cleaning and doing your best to make the item look almost new. Any items that are not accepted for the consignment sale can be sold through eBay or Craigslist.
Step 2

Register and deliver your items to the consignment sale organizer. There are hundreds of consignment sale organizers that set up several sales events throughout the year. Each organizer has their own set of rules, registration fees or requirements and profit levels. The resource section of this article features an online directory of these organizers. You should also do some research in your area because this is a growing trend and there will probably be new consignment sale organizers in your area every season. Once you have located a few organizers in your area, give them a call as soon as possible. Some organizers have early registration dates and drop off schedules because of the large response they receive. After registering, you will need to drop off your items and have them inspected. If accepted, the organizer will price the item for a quick sale, put a price tag on each of your items and enter it into a computerized inventory system to keep track of your sales inventory.
Step 3

Make the most of your sales revenue. Most consignment sale organizers will give sellers an opportunity to make more money off the sale of their used kid’s or baby’s clothes and sale items. Sellers can keep a higher percentage of their sales revenue by volunteering to wash, prepare and arrange sale items prior to the event. You can also gain access to a preview sale or get an additional discount on sale items and purchase some much needed items at really affordable prices.