How to Tag

Join our Consignor Facebook Group and post your consigning and tagging questions there!

Before beginning to tag this season, please watch these short videos!

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Preparing Your Items

    1. Check Accepted Items: Refer to the Items Accepted chart to see what can be sold. Prioritize tagging your high-value items first.
    2. Recalled Items: Review the recall list to ensure your equipment is not listed. We do not accept any recalled items.
    3. Quality Standards: Kids EveryWear accepts only quality, clean, and current items. Examine each item carefully as if you were the buyer.
    4. Condition Check: Items with stains, holes, missing parts, or any other defects will not be accepted.
    5. Clean Thoroughly: Baby equipment must be thoroughly cleaned, including washing fabric covers on car seats and strollers to boost their chance of selling.
    6. Cleaning Tips:
      • Use a magic eraser for tough spots.
      • Lestoil and Dawn dish detergent are excellent for removing grease stains.
      • Lysol wipes are great for cleaning toys and other equipment.
    7. Presentation Matters: Freshly laundered and ironed items are more appealing and increase your chances of a sale.

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Supplies Needed

  1. Cardstock (65 or 67 lb):
    • Use your your assigned color if you plan to pick up your unsold items at the sale's end.
    • Use white cardstock for items you wish to donate if they don't sell. This significantly reduces sorting time and helps children in need. Please consider donating! See "Donating Unsold Items" for more details on who benefits from donations.
  2. Pens for Discounts:
    • Use a red pen if you choose "No Discount."
    • Use a green pen if you select "50% off Max Discount."
    • It is REQUIRED to use the correct pen color to circle the price so shoppers clearly understand your discount choice. The word under the price alone is insufficient.
  3. Tools:
    • Scissors or a paper cutter
    • Tape and a hole punch (tape the corner before punching the hole)
  4. Hangers:
    • Child-sized hangers are not allowed except at BB and KE for clothing up to size 2.
    • For sizes 3 and up, use adult hangers, which can be plastic, velvet, or wire. Plastic or velvet hangers are preferred over wire hangers, which can snag fabrics and are difficult to separate on racks.
    • Shake your item on the hanger; if it doesn’t stay, use a larger hanger. Pants hangers work best for pants.
    • You can often find free hangers at stores like Old Navy, especially on Sunday afternoons.
  5. Cable Ties (Zip Ties):
    • Available in the electrical departments of Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Walmart. Cable ties are mandatory for attaching tags to clothing and other items whenever possible but do NOT use them to attach items to hangers.
    • Use safety pins only when cable ties are impossible. Safety pins may be used to attach items to hangers as needed.
  6. Tagging Tips:
    • A tagging gun can be used in the seam only. Zip ties are more secure, but if using a tagging gun, attach tags with two tag pins instead of safety pins for items where zip ties aren’t feasible.
    • Safety pins can be used in seams, especially for items like “tagless” tees and PJs. Be careful not to damage delicate fabric. For slippery clothing, safety pins can secure items to hangers, but do not use zip ties for this purpose.
    • Amazon or Northern Tool have the best prices on cable ties.
    • DO NOT ATTACH CLOTHING TO HANGERS WITH CABLE TIES!!!
  7. Other Supplies:
    • Ziploc Bags (assorted sizes): Use for toys, socks, etc. Seal bags with packing tape and attach tags to the outside. Only use Ziploc bags when necessary, as they make items harder to view.
    • Packing Tape: Use to attach tags to toys, ensuring not to cover the QR code.
    • Painter’s Tape: Ideal for attaching tags to books and game/puzzle boxes to prevent tearing.
    • Scotch Tape: Reinforce tags at the hole punch, especially on shoes, toys, and heavy items.
    • Long Cable Ties: Useful for hanging shoes. Two tied together can effectively display shoes at the sale.
    • Rubber Bands: Group same-size, same-gender items together after pricing.
  8. Batteries: Ensure toys are in working condition by including batteries.



General Tag Information

Keeping your tags securely attached to your items is crucial. If tags become separated, we cannot sell those items, which means you won't get paid. Ensure your tags stay in place to maximize your sales!

Tag Descriptions:

  • Use detailed descriptions with at least three words that match your item to its tag.
  • For the Boutique Bash, typed descriptions are mandatory. For KE and EE, you can use typed or handwritten descriptions, but typed is recommended. Typed descriptions speed up the tagging process and are embedded into the QR code.
  • Only typed descriptions will appear in the Seller Report if you purchase one.

Tagging Rules:

  • Stickers are not allowed at the Boutique Bash but can be used for markdowns at KE and EE.
  • Refer to our Pricing Guidelines to ensure accurate tagging.

Avoid Tagging Mistakes:

  • Check out our "Tagging Blunders" section to avoid common errors.

Items Tagged from Other Sales or Previous Kids EveryWEAR Sales:

  • We do not accept tags from other consignment sales. Only tags printed from our website are allowed.
  • Each consignor will receive a unique QR code from Kids EveryWEAR, and you must use our updated tags with QR codes introduced in 2019. This is mandatory for all consignors, including those who have previously participated.

Re-tagging Tips for Unsold Items:

  • If you have items from other sales or past Kids EveryWEAR events, review their condition and adjust their pricing and discount options according to Kids EveryWEAR guidelines.
  • Items that did not sell previously are unlikely to sell again at the same price, so consider lowering the price and opting for a higher discount.
  • If you tagged items for a previous Kids EveryWEAR event but didn’t consign them, you can bring them to a future event. However, if they were consigned and returned to you at Pickup, retag them with adjusted pricing.

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We require thorough 3+ word descriptions that will match your tag to its item. For the BoutiqueBash we require typed descriptions. For KE and EE, we require either typed or handwritten descriptions although we strongly recommend typed descriptions. Typing descriptions into our Print Tags page is faster, and it puts the description in your QR code. If you purchase a Seller Report, only typed descriptions will be on the report.

Stickers are NOT allowed at the Boutique Bash. But you can use them for markdowns for KE and EE.

Be sure to refer to our Pricing Guidelines as you tag!

Next check out Tagging Blunders so you can avoid them!

Tagging clothes

  1. Hangers:
    • All clothing, including undergarments, must be hung on hangers.
    • Position the hanger hook so that it looks like a question mark ("?") when facing the item.
  2. Attaching Tags:
    • Tape the corner of each tag before hole punching.
    • Attach tags to items with cable ties or zip ties through the hole whenever possible. Use safety pins only when absolutely necessary and there’s no way to use a cable tie.
    • If you use pins to attach tags directly through the fabric, it may damage the item, leading to potential buyers avoiding these damaged goods. To prevent this, always attach tags through seams or other non-visible areas to ensure the item remains in pristine condition.
    • Do NOT attach clothing to hangers with zip ties. Use safety pins if items are likely to slip off hangers, as customers need to try on clothes before purchasing.
  3. Tag Descriptions:
    • Typed descriptions are mandatory for Boutique Bash but optional for KE and EE. However, it’s recommended to use at least three words including Brand, Color, and a specific Description to help match tags back to items if they fall off. Avoid generic descriptions. Specific details prevent tag swapping and help avoid customer frustration.
    • IF YOU DO NOT INCLUDE 3+ WORDS COMPLETE DESCRIPTIONS, YOU WILL BE CHANGED TO A 55% FEE.
  4. Display Tips:
    • Snap all snaps and button all buttons to ensure all parts are intact and the item displays well.
    • Hang pants full-length instead of folding them over the hanger. When using wire hangers, pin through the thinner pocket fabric and secure the pin to the angled part of the hanger, not the bottom straight part, to prevent sliding.
    • For infant onesies, it’s recommended to sell them as sets of two or more, pinned together on a hanger. Similarly, sell matching infant separates as outfits if they are the same size. Do not mix sizes.
  5. Hanging Outfits:
    • Hang the shirt first, then turn the hanger over and attach the pants to the shirt at the shoulders, so the pants face the opposite direction of the shirt. This way, the front of the shirt is visible on one side, and the front of the pants on the other.
  6. Organizing and Tagging:
    • Separate clothing into piles by price to speed up the tagging process.
    • Use the link from your registration confirmation email to access the Print Tags page, enter your code and last name, and input the details for 12 tags at a time. Print on your assigned color of 65 or 67 lb cardstock, or on white if donating unsold items.
  7. Boutique Clothing:
    • Add a curling ribbon to the hanger for boutique items and write "BOUTIQUE" on the tag. 
    • Watch this video for a quick demonstration.

 

Clothing Tagging and Hanging Guidelines

Tagging Multiple Piece Items and Clothing Sets

  1. General Tagging Instructions:
    • All clothing, including undergarments, must be on hangers. Place clothing on hangers with the hook facing like a question mark "?" as you look at it.
    • Use cable ties or zip ties to attach tags to garments whenever possible. Safety pins should only be used when no other option is available.
    • Strengthen the top left corner of tags with tape before hole punching, then loop the cable tie through the punched hole and secure it to the garment’s label, buttonhole, or belt loop—not to the hanger.
    • If a secure spot isn’t available, attach the tag to the garment’s upper left side using a safety pin.
    • Do not use zip ties to attach clothing to hangers, as customers need to try on items. Use safety pins if you think the item may slip off.
  2. Hanging Clothes Properly:
    • Pants: Hang pants full length. If using a wire hanger, pin through thinner fabric such as a pocket and attach at the top-angled part of the hanger to keep pants secure and prevent folding.
    • Sets and Outfits: Hang tops first, then pin pants or additional pieces at the shoulders to display them clearly. Make sure the pieces are the same size, or sell separately. If hanging delicate fabrics on separate hangers, secure the necks of the hangers with a cable tie.
    • Infant Clothing: Sell onesies in sets of two or more pinned together, or as matching outfits if the items are the same size. Hang back to back, so each piece is visible from either side of the hanger.
  3. Clothing Sizes:
    • Use numeric sizing only; avoid S, M, or L. For size ranges (e.g., 3-6 months), hang items with the largest size in the range.
    • If an item fits differently than its label, note the actual fit (e.g., "fits like 18m") and place it accordingly.
  4. Tag Descriptions:
    • Tags must include a complete description with 3+ words, detailing the brand, color, and specifics of the item (e.g., cut, wash, features). Typed descriptions are mandatory for Boutique Bash events. For all other events, tags can be handwritten but must still be detailed.
    • Missing descriptions will result in a change to a 55% fee.
  5. Multiple Piece Items:
    • Label each piece of multi-piece items (e.g., sets or bundled items) with "1 of 2," "2 of 2," etc. Only include the price on the most visible part of the set. Use one of the Duplicate Tags on our Print for additional pieces to help match them if separated.
  6. Using Tagging Guns:
    • When using tagging guns, secure tags with two pins through seams to avoid damaging the fabric. Never push the tag pin through the main fabric.
  7. Printing Tags:
    • Use the link from your registration email to access the Print Tags page, enter your code and last name, and print tags on the correct cardstock color. Ensure your tag details are accurate and complete.




Tagging Socks, Undergarments, Accessories, etc.

  • Group like items of the same size together so that they can be priced at a $5 minimum. Put these neatly in Ziplocs and seal them with clear packing tape. Tape the tag with a detailed description on the outside of the bag. Do not tape over the QR code. We only accept socks and undergarments that are in new condition. 
  • Hang bra on a hanger with safety pins, not zip ties. Do not bag bras! As with all clothing, do not use zip ties on the hanger as consignors want to try on items, and we want your items to sell!
  • Belts - Do not put in bags but add a zip tie to hang on hooks.
  • Hair bows and headbands - do not put them in bags but add zip tie to hang on hooks.

 

Tagging Jewelry and Hats, etc.

  • Attach tags to jewelry. Feel free to attach jewelry to cardboard or the original earring plastic if you have it.

  • Attach the tags to purses, clutches, and wallets with a cable tie to the zipper or a strap that can't be removed.

  • For hats, as with any item, if there is a label or a place to which you can attach a zip tie, use it. Otherwise, use a safety pin.
  • Hang all Snuglis, Bjorn Carriers, Slings, and Head Supports on hangers.

            

Tagging Shoes

  • Shoes should be joined with extra-long cable ties so they display well at the sale. If you only have short ties, use one to secure the pair together, and then add one or more cable ties to create a chain. This helps them to display well on our rack system. Add one to two cable ties through the one joining the shoes so that the tie will be long enough to hang the shoes neatly on our shoe rack.
  • If shoes have no way to attach a zip tie, you may want to rubberband them together and use packing tape to attach the tag to one shoe's bottom. Be sure not to tape over the QR code.
  • Please, no Ziploc bags! Shoes in Ziploc bags or tight/short cable ties do not hang and display well!
  • Shoes must be clean and like-new with no scuffed toes! "Magic Erasers" remove superficial scuffs!
  • Make sure descriptions are detailed.
  • Please do not put a price tag on each shoe, only one tag per pair.

Tagging Books

  • Books will not be accepted at the Boutique Bash, but we love getting books at KE and EE. 
  • Check books for missing, torn pages.
  • Painters tape is best for attaching tags to books and game/puzzle boxes (prevents tearing).
  • Cover the book's original barcode with painter's tape. This helps us scan the QR code and NOT the original barcode!
  • Attach the tag with painters tape around all four sides securely but don't cover the QR code.
  • If you group multiple titles, seal them in a Ziploc with clear packing tape, attach a tag to the bag, and list all titles on the tag description.
  • Books must have the TITLE on your tag as well as the word BOOK and be taped fully around all 4 edges of the tag so the tag can’t fall off. 

Attach tag to books, puzzles, and games with blue painters tape. Then cover the original barcode with blue painters tape so we don't scan it!

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Tagging LOTS of books? Pre-sorting into the following categories will make for a quick drop-off! Because we sort our books so carefully, we sell a much higher percentage of them than other sales! Print this list here.

  • Board Books
  • Musical or sound-making books
  • Hardback Picture Storybooks
  • Paperback Picture Storybooks
  • Early Readers (labeled as Early Reader, My First Reader, Readers Levels 1-4)
  • Early Chapter Books (i.e., Magic Tree House, Junie B. Jones, Box Car Kids, Geronimo Stilton, Captain Underpants, Cam Jansen, Rainbow Magic, Horrible Harry, Barbie, Scooby-Doo, etc.)
  • Parenting (for toddlers and above)
    • NOTE: Infancy and Pregnancy books go in the Infant Supply Department.
  • Chapter Books for Older Girls and Boys (This area includes series such as American Girl, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, Animal Ark, Encyclopedia Brown, Judy Moody, books by Jerry Spinelli, Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Andrew Clements, etc.)
  • Young Adult Books
  • Teacher-aides
  • Non-fiction
  • Biblical or Inspirational
  • NOTE: We do not accept adult-oriented books! No adult novels. No cookbooks except baby food cookbooks. Sorry.

NOTE: If you bring your books sub-divided into boxes/containers that you do not want returned, you can hand them to our KE Crew for us to immediately take to the back to be shelved and you do not need to separate them into bins. This saves you time and helps us by keeping the bins from filling up so quickly. Thank you!  

Tagging Games & Puzzles

  • Prior to taping boxed items shut, count the # of pieces and write "all pieces included" on the tag. Blue painters tape is ideal for sealing these as it is less likely to tear delicate surfaces. Even if you think it is new, it is often the case that pieces are missing. Please count pieces!
  • Be sure to wrap wooden puzzles in plastic wrap first before taping or tape ruins the front of the puzzle! Seal the plastic wrap with clear packing tape, but be sure the packing tape does not come in direct contact with the puzzle! 2-gallon Ziplocs also fit puzzles well and help prevent damage.

Puzzles, games, and all multi-pieced items MUST be complete. Assemble them or count items to verify completeness, then mark "all pieces included" on tags and seal to prevent loss.





If an item is in a Ziploc, please attach the price tag to the Ziploc and use packing tape to seal the Ziploc well.

 

 

  

Tagging Toys

  • Consider providing manuals and/or internet reviews for high-dollar items, especially if they have unique features. Secure them to items in a Ziploc bag.
  • Open boxes to count pieces and check content before sealing then mark the tag "complete."
  • Packing tape and/or cable ties are usually ideal for toy items.
  • Strengthen the top left corner of tags for toys with a small piece of scotch tape before hole punching to reinforce its security. Many tags fall off when people rummage through shelves and bins.
  • Toys get played with! Secure pieces carefully! We cannot be responsible if your toy parts get separated. If multiple pieces are being sold together, secure them well.
  • Batteries MUST be included with all battery-operated items. Because Kids EveryWear is committed to customer satisfaction, we reserve the right to pull any items of questionable condition from the sales floor. We cannot offer returns, so shoppers are quite wary of purchasing items that may not work. Dollar stores sell batteries.
  • Cribs, swings, and pack 'n plays MUST be set up by you! We have a 100% selling record for all assembled cribs!
  • Zip-tie electrical cords!
  • Battery-powered ride-ons should have batteries. They sell well and you will recoup the cost of the battery and more if you order a battery to sell your ride-on! 

Tagging Other Items

Comforters, Crib sets/Bumpers, Baby Blankets, Bibs, Swaddles, etc.

  • We do not accept crib bedding except approved blankets - muslin or new only.
  • We only accept brand new baby blankets of any type or muslin baby blankets. Muslin blankets should be on hangers. Hang them on the blanket rack in the Infant Department at Drop-off. If you can't hang new blankets, we have baskets for them under the racks of muslin blankets.
  • We prefer bibs NOT to be in bags, so people can clearly see that they do not have stains.

Read about Pricing next!