Tagging & Tagging Guns

We will be using our new barcode program that will print a barcode on your tag for you.  You will have to sign-up to be consignor and have a consignor number to begin your tagging process.  

What type of paper do I use to print my tags on?
 Use white card stock to print your labels.  For your items that will qualify for the half-price sale, you may use pastel card stock. DO NOT USE DARK OR TEXTURED PAPER. Our scanners cannot read the barcodes if your paper is too dark or marbled/textured. Important Note: If you use pastel card stock, we will honor the half price offer during the half-price sale, according to the full price listed, even if it doesn't come up as half-price when we ring it up. We will keep these tags in case there is a question as to discrepancy later.

You have the option to print all your tags only on white paper. On the right side of all tags will be printed Discount: yes or Discount: no (depending on if you want that item to go half price or not). If you chose to half price your items you may want to highlight the words Discount: Yes to make your tag stand out.  

Laser-jet printers work best. Please make sure your printer settings are set on high quality, and make sure the printer heads are aligned, according to your printer instructions.

Printing tags for consignors:
We are now making it available to consignors for us to print tags for a flat fee of $10.  Tags will be printed on white paper and will be uncut. It will be the consignor’s responsibility to cut, highlight (if needed) and attach their tags.  All items must be entered into MySaleManager by July 29th.  Requests for tags to be printed must be made to Kimmer at kimmer@lightbulblearning.com by Saturday, July30th.  Pick-up of the printed tags will be based on your location.  We will have a pick-up location in Germantown, Bartlett and East Memphis. Payment will be made prior to tag pick-up.  Tags will be available for pick-up on Monday, August 1st.

What if I need to make a change to one of my tags?

Tags must be re-printed if you change anything in the computer regarding your item. Any change to the data changes the actual barcode.

How do I tag matching items?

Matching items maybe sold as a set or can be separated. To sell matching items as a set mark on tag “DO NOT SEPARATE” and tape the hangers together. Also write on the tag that it is a 2-outfit set.  If you want them to be sold as separate pieces on Saturday, tag each item individually. 

How do I price my Items?
Price your items at 1/3^rd –1/4^th of what you paid new for the item, think about what you would want to pay for the item.   Remember to price half-price items in even amounts.  No items under $0.50, and use only increments of $0.50 when pricing these items.  For example: price a book at  $0.50 instead of $0.25 this makes it much simpler at checkout. 

How do I hang my items and where do I attach the tag? 
The opening on the hanger needs to be facing the left when you hang your item on the hanger. The front of the clothing item when facing you, the hanger should look like the hook on the question mark (“?”).  When looking at the FRONT of the clothing item, place the tag on the upper right-hand shoulder seam, any seam or the selvage. of the item.  DO NOT USE SAFETY PINS TO ATTACH YOUR TAGS. 

How do I tag toys?
For toys, tape the tag to the flattest surface possible.   Tip: clear packing tape works better than scotch tape.  Small toys with little pieces and puzzles should be placed in Ziploc bag.  Tape the to the outside of the Ziploc bag.   You may tape the bag close to help deter theft.  Do not use staples to seal your Ziplocs.

What kind of condition should the clothes be in?
All clothing items need to be clean, have no stains, and be on hangers. We reserve the right to refuse any item based on condition, style or seasonal nature.  We will not accept items that are stained, torn, or missing pieces (buttons, etc) or that smell.  Items must be free from animal hair.   We reserve the right to refuse any item we feel is unacceptable. Any item that is stained damaged or out of season will be returned to the seller.  If you consistently bring in items that are stained or damaged you will not be allowed to sell in future sales. We will not take items that smell of smoke!

How do I tag onesies, socks, shoes, crib sheets, lap pads, etc?
Theses items are to be placed inside Ziploc bags.  Put the number of items that are in the bag. (i.e., 6-onsies, size 3 month) on the tag.  Tape the top half only of the tag to the outside of the Ziploc bag.   You may tape the bag close to help deter theft.  Do not use staples to seal your Ziplocs. All shoes MUST be in Ziploc Bags, with the tag taped to the outside of the bag.  No shoeboxes. DO NOT USE STAPLES TO CLOSE YOUR ZIPLOCS. 

What if I live out-of-town?
Consignors who live out of town may have a tagging gun mailed to them.  Please contact our tagging gun corrdintor to have one mailed to you.  Tagging guns are $12 plus shipping cost.  This is for Out-of-towners only!  NO EXCEPTIONS!!! 

Notable Changes:

We will not be accepting drop-down cribs anymore. No exceptions. These designs are in the process of being recalled, and we wish to err on the side of caution. Thank you for your understanding.

Pajama's should be placed on hangers instead of in a Ziploc bag. We have found that they sell better on a hanger than in Ziploc's.

MOMC will not be responsible for lost tags. Please check to make sure they are secure. We do keep a box for lost tags during the sale, and will make every effort to match them to their item. This is why descriptive tagging is helpful.