FAQs
Q: Do I have to use wire hangers?
A: Wire hangers are recommended for pants, safety pinned to the top of the hanger “arms” & facing out. We do not require wire hangers for tops, however, they work best for securing your clothing. Flat dept. store hangers break during the sale. Clothing slips off of tubular plastic hangers. Both scenarios end with clothes on the floor instead of sold and out the door. If outfits are falling off hangers, please pin them to the top of the hanger “arms”.
Q: Where can I find wire hangers?
A: We sell them 10 for $1.25 or you can find packs of wire hangers at most Wal-Marts and Dollar Stores. Ask your dry cleaner for a handful, too.
Q: Can I use a tagging gun?
A: Yes. Please tag at the underarm seam of shirts or at the waist band of pants so that the tags do not get ripped off easily. Tagging to the original garment tag works, too, to prevent holes.
Q: How should I price my items?
A: We recommend starting by knocking 75% off what you paid for it. Then adjust slightly up or down based on brand name (European & boutique hold their value a bit better), demand, age of the item and quality..
Q: What’s the difference between a tag & a barcode label?
A: Little T price tags consist of TWO pieces: the tag and the barcode label. The TAG should contain a size & description for each of your items. The BARCODE is a sticker that contains your seller number, price and discount preference for 1/2 price day and should be placed at the bottom of the tag. BARCODES must be ordered through your seller account online. You can print your own TAGS from home by using the tag template on the “Downloads” page on our website. You may also use 3×5 index cards (vertically) as tags with the barcode label stuck at the bottom.
Q: What’s the best way to prevent lost tags?
A: Place packing tape over top of the tag and safety pin or close the pin on the inside of the garment. Use good descriptions (color, size, brand) on your tags!
Q: Can I re-use barcodes from previous Little T sales?
A: Yes. As long as you consign with us, your consignor number will remain the same as will your barcode labels.
Q: What information does the barcode contain?
A: Our barcodes tell us who the item belongs to, how much it costs and whether it will go 1/2 price on discount day.
Q: How do I tag large items?
A: If a large item is odd-shaped and a tag + barcode cannot be securely attached to the item (with packing tape or zip tie), you may place the barcode label directly on the item.
Q: How do I tag shoes?
A: Zip tie the shoes together (at the back) and place the barcode label directly on the in-sole of the shoe. Jot the shoe size on the barcode label and place a piece of tape over the barcode. For small shoes, clear packaging securely sealed works best.
Q: How should I package and tag DVDs & books?
A: If selling single DVDs or books, place the barcode label directly on the exterior. If selling multiples, package in a large ziploc, tape the ziploc closed and place the barcode on the outside of the bag. If you use a tag to describe how many & what kind, simply drop it inside the bag before sealing closed.
Q: How should I package and tag puzzles?
A: Puzzles must have all pieces. If they fit in ziploc bags, prepare as you would books (see above). Or you can saran wrap the puzzle with pieces in place then tape the wrap and affix barcode to the outside. OR you can place all the pieces in a small ziploc and securely tape the bag to the puzzle frame.
Q: Do you accept VHS?
A: YES. Many daycares & preschools (and Grandmas!) still use VHS. Please price accordingly.
Q: After the sale is over, how do I find my items?
A: Your items will be re-sorted back to a rack section that is clearly marked with a range of seller numbers. Find the rack that contains your seller number and sort through all the clothes to make sure you have your items. Non clothes items are sorted in rows with the same range of seller numbers. Your things will be among 49 other sellers’ items, so be careful to only select your things from the one rack and the one row. You will then go through a post-inspection process to verify all items are yours. Take your inspection ticket to the checkout counter and pickup your check!
Q: What does the $10 registration fee cover?
A: Registration fee helps offset the costs associated with marketing, space rental & the supplies we provide to you. We publicize our sale through direct mail, web campaigns, sponsorships, advertising and public relations.
Q: How do I track what items sell?
A: Our sale is simple. We do not track specific details of items (i.e. boys shirt size 4T). Our system tracks what price points are scanned under your number each day. That information is available for you to view online in your seller account at the close of business each day of the sale. The best way to track your items is to save copies of your tags, create a simple spreadsheet or have in mind how many $4 items you had, $5 items and so forth. As with any sale of this kind, some loss can be expected.
Q: Can I transfer items from one Little Treasures Sale to another?
A: Typically, yes. If you are a seller with the Northern Kentucky sale and you decide to participate in the Louisville or Southern Indiana sale, you may request the same seller number for the other sales by contacting that sale operator. If your original seller number is available for the other sales, your barcode labels will automatically work at that sale. We do not physically transfer items for you. If you choose to participate in 2 sales in 2 locations, you must register for both sales, attend the drop off and pick up days at sale #1 and the drop off and pick up days at sale #2.
Q: How does your vendor program work?
A: We offer an opportunity for local crafters and at-home businesses to market their products and services to our customers through our affordable vendor program. Specifics:
- products or services must pertain to children, parents or grandparents
- must not be a competing product or service to an existing Little Treasures vendor (as a courtesy we give preference to our previous vendors first)
- must provide your own table (max. space is 6’ x 3’ per fee), marketing materials, signage
- $10 registration fee & 70/30 split for vendors who sell products. Must use our barcodes or provide a barcode list for each checkout station. Must have an account separate from your personal seller account.
- $50 registration fee for display marketing (those not selling products but want to increase awareness about their business)
- work incentives apply to one account – either business or personal – not both.
- you can contact us via email to request a space which is granted on a first come first serve basis. Please send picture(s) and your pricing structure as well as a website we can review if you have one.
- We will review all information provided and respond by email within one week.