Bags & Baby Carriers
Diaper bags, infant carriers, backpacks, lunch boxes and kid's purses are great consignment items. Please inspect all items carefully to make sure items have not been recalled, stained, damaged or are missing pieces. Please no women's handbags unless they are diaper bags.
Package: Please zip-tie items to an adult-size hanger.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.
Tag: Hole-punch JBF tag and attach it to item with ribbon or string. If item contains multiple pieces, be sure all pieces are included and list number of items on JBF tag description.
Bedding, Blankets & Textiles
Bedding sizes accepted are bassinet through double/full only.
NOTE: We no longer accept crib bumpers of any kind and can not accept any hand made blankets.
Please be selective when selling bedding, blankets, receiving blankets, burp cloths, and towels. New and barely used items sell best. Check carefully for stains; shoppers get very disappointed if they find a stain in a bundled blanket once they get home.
Package: Blankets should be secured to hangers. Put bedding/crib/bedroom sets together in original packaging or in giant clear plastic bags. Arrange bedding sets inside bag so that shoppers can see all of the items as well as the design/pattern. Secure the bag so that items do not get separated. Bundle blankets, cloths, and towels with ribbon or string like a package (be sure multiple pieces cannot be separated).
Price: Price to sell! Shoppers are less likely to purchase these items used, so prices have to be low. Try to price 75% - 90% off retail.
Tag: If bedding is in a plastic bag, attach tag securely with packaging tape to the inside of the bag and tape the bag shut (bedding set prices vary widely and securing tags inside bags prevents tag switching). If bedding/blankets are bundled with string, attach tag directly to blanket and tuck it under the ribbon/string so that it does not easily get pulled off when shifting around during the sale. Click HERE for related tagging video!
Books, Games, DVDs, Arts & Crafts
Books, book sets, board games, puzzles, video games, video game systems, scrapbook, arts & crafts sets are great items for resale. Please only bring kids’, parenting, homeschooling, pregnancy and child rearing books. Games and puzzles must have all pieces. No "adult" content or rated "M" video games. We are unable to accept VHS tapes. Check dvds and video games for scratches and double check to ensure the disk is in the case!
Package: Use clear, self-seal bags or clear cling wrap (saran wrap) to hold multiple items together; Tie sets of books together with ribbon/string. Be sure that parts/games to video game systems (such as Vtech) cannot be separated or switched out at the sale.
Price: Prices can range from $.50 to $50 in this category, depending on the item. Price to sell especially for books & DVDs as there are always lots to choose from at the sale.
Tag: When tagging books, please attach your tag to the book with painters or washi tape that can be removed without damaging the item. Tape tag to the outside cover of glossy books and to the inside cover of books that will easily tear when removing the tag. Please do not use masking or double sided tape. Hole-punch JBF tag and tie to sets. Click HERE for the Book, Game, DVD tagging video.
Clothing
We sell children's clothing Newborn through size 18, as well as maternity sizes. Our Sale is going to be an All Season Sale so may bring in items from any season. Note: We can not accept any hand made items.
Be picky. Look at your clothing items as if you were going to purchase them. No stained or damaged items will be accepted. Any junior's items that look like "mom's" clothes will be rejected at inspection. Please freshly clean your clothing items. Replace missing buttons, sew loose hems and seams, and clip loose threads. Please button all buttons, snap all snaps, zip all zippers before you arrive at drop off. This will ensure that there are no defects in the clothing. The newer the item looks (and the better it smells), the better it will sell.
Package & Hang: Hangers - Please hang clothes so the hanger hook points to the left (like a question mark). Try to hang clothing on size appropriate hangers or secure them to the hanger with safety pins. Clothing that falls off the hanger onto the floor does not sell well. Old Navy and many outlet stores are great places to get free hangers (they throw away hangers daily!) and WalMart & Target sell child-size plastic tube hangers at a great price.
Clothing Sets - Sets tend to sell better (under size 6) so match things up if you can. All garments should be hung with the hanger hook pointing left (hanger should resemble a question mark when looking at the front of item). Safety pin or use a tagging gun to attach clothing sets securely with bottom garment hung on the backside of the shirt, so both pieces can be viewed without separating them.
Pants/Shorts - Pant-clip hangers are great but if you use a standard hanger, simply use safety pins to attach pants to the top part of the hanger so the garment will not slide. Onesies, socks, tights, hats and infant mittens need to be in a clear zip-lock bag (you may group multiple items in one bag). Please be sure to label your tag well so that customers know if the items are short-sleeve onesies or long-sleeve onesies.
Price: Hanging Clothing - The most successful JBF Consignors practice “Shopper-Focused Pricing.” You’re a smart bargain shopper - simply ask, “What price would make me buy this item without hesitation...and brag about it later to a friend?”
We DO NOT have a $3 rule at the JBF Southern New Hampshire sale. We encourage you to price your items competitively and use the provided guide as a resource.
Tag: Clothing on Hangers - Attach tag with a tagging gun to the label of shirt or safety pin to the upper right front of clothing. Insert the tagging gun in a label or inside seam NOT through part of the clothing (to avoid making a hole or tear in the clothing). Also, pull on the tag to make sure it is properly secured and will not come off easily. Please make sure consignor tags are pulled out of the clothing so they are easily visible to the customers.
Non-Hanging Clothing - Please use tagging gun or safety pins to attach tags to onesies, socks, tights, infant mittens, and accessories. Be sure to also attach multiple pieces together. Then put these items into clear zip-lock bags. Please do not tape bags closed - shoppers want to feel and inspect items before purchasing.
Click HERE for the How to Tag Clothing video.
Furniture & Equipment
Exersaucers, swings, high chairs, changing tables, strollers, bath seats, baby walkers, car seats & car seat accessories must be checked for safety recalls, must have all parts, and be in good condition. Check HERE for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website to check for recalls.
Car seats, booster seats and bases MUST be at least one year from expiring. Any of these items that expire sooner than one year from the date of the sale will not be accepted. (Look at the bottom/back of your items for the expiration date) Please bring a completed Car Seat Checklist in to drop off with you. Download is available at the bottom of this page.
We accept Cribs that were manufactured AFTER June 28, 2011; please bring a completed Crib Waiver for all cribs. Waiver available for download at the bottom of this page. NO dropside cribs can be sold at all, not even as a toddler bed.
Children's furniture - beds (toddler, twin), desks, side tables, dressers, must be checked for recalls using the CPSC website link HERE, as well as have all parts and be in good condition.
Package: If item has multiple pieces use packaging tape, zip-ties, or string to keep items attached together. If wooden furniture has loose parts, use clear plastic wrap to secure item. All furniture and equipment must be assembled during the sale. Batteries must be included, if applicable. Please bring a Car Seat Checklist for all car seats, booster seats, and car seat base or infant carrier.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell VERY well.
Tag: If the item is so large it would be hard to carry while shopping, when you arrive for drop off, we will give you a Large Item, perforated yellow tag to attach your tag to. That yellow tag is then attached to the item to allow shoppers to claim the item without having to carry it around. If it is not too large to comfortably walk and shop with, attach JBF tag directly to item with clear packaging tape or hole-punch JBF tag and tie it to item.
Click HERE for a How to Tag Large Items video.
Infant Items
Nursing covers & pillows, feeding items, monitors, safety items, diapering & toileting items, rattles, and more. Please check for safety recalls (link) on all items that you consign.
Package: If an item has multiple pieces, use packaging tape, tagging gun, safety pins or clear self-seal bags to keep items attached together and clearly visible to shoppers. Batteries must be included, if applicable.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.
Tag: Attach JBF tag directly to item or clear self-seal bag with clear packaging tape or hole-punch JBF tag and tie it to item.
Click HERE for a How to Tag Infant Items Video.
Shoes
Make sure that shoes are clean, clean, clean! We will be VERY selective with shoes during Consignor Drop Off & Inspection. Magic Erasers work miracles on the rubber toes an sides of the soles.
Package: Fasten shoes together with zip ties. For infant shoes or small shoes without laces, you may put the shoes in a clear zip-lock bag. We prefer no shoe boxes. However, if shoes are in the box, please remove the lid, secure it to the bottom of the box, and secure the shoes to the box (closed boxes do not sell well).
Price: Shoes must be in excellent condition and not show excessive wear, be dirty or have caked dirt/grass in the soles.
Tag: Punch a hole in the top of your tag and attach the tag to the shoes with the ribbon, string, or zip tie. For infant shoes in a clear zip-lock bag, put the tag inside the bag and tape the bag shut with clear packing tape.
Click HERE for a How to Tag Shoes video.
Toys
Ride-on toys, block sets, dolls, remote control cars, outdoor toys, learning toys, and more. All toys must be checked for safety recalls before consigning.
Clean all toys and baby equipment thoroughly. Please test to make sure that toys and equipment are working properly. Battery operated toys must include working batteries (these can be purchased inexpensively at local discount stores).
We will accept stuffed toys that are characters (such as Mickey Mouse or Dora), battery operated (like Tickle Me Elmo), Build-A-Bear, or Beanie Boos (they have the really big eyes). Please no generic or Beanie Babies.
Package: Keeping tags and multiple items attached is essential for your items to sell. Bag all small parts belonging to toys/equipment in self-seal bags and tape the bag shut with clear packing tape. Fasten the bag securely to the item with ribbon, tape, or zip ties. Items must include ALL working parts.
Price: Price 50% - 90% off retail.
Tag: If the item is so large it would be hard to carry while shopping we will give you a Large Item, perforated yellow tag during inspection to attach your tag to. That yellow tag is then attached to the item to allow shoppers to claim the item without having to carry it around. If it is not large, attach JBF tag directly to item with clear packaging tape or hole-punch JBF tag and tie it to item.
Click HERE for a How to Tag Toys video.
TOP 10 SELLING ITEMS
These items ALWAYS sell well at JBF!
1. Strollers & Car Seats
2. Pack-n-Plays, Bassinets, Swings, Bouncy Seats
3. Cribs & Toddler Beds
4. Bicycles & Ride-On Toys
5. Outdoor/Indoor Play Structures
6. Toys & Sporting Goods
7. Books, DVDs, Games & Video Games
8. Clothing (baby, toddler, school age, teen & maternity)
9. Shoes
10. Infant Care Items