Bags & Baby Carriers
Diaper bags, infant carriers, backpacks, lunch boxes and kid's purses are great consignment items. We are unable to accept women's handbags including Vera Bradley unless it is a diaper bag.
Please inspect all items carefully to make sure items have not been recalled, stained, damaged or are missing pieces. We no longer accept breast pumps; however, pump accessories are okay to sell.
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.
Check THIS LIST to see what items need to get a YELLOW TICKET and/or need to be sanitized.
Blankets & Textiles
Be selective when selling blankets, receiving blankets, burp cloths, and towels. New and barely used items sell best. Check carefully for stains. PLEASE NOTE, we DO NOT accept comforters, sleeping bags or bumper pads. We are also not accepting heavy blankets at the summer sale.
Package: Larger blankets should be placed on a hanger. Receiving blankets may be placed in to Ziploc bag with the tag taped to the outside of the bag. 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 item is placed in a plastic bag, attach tag securely with packaging tape to the outside of the bag and tape the bag shut. If blankets are bundled with string or on a hanger, attach tag directly to blanket with a tagging gun or safety pin.
Books, Games, DVDs, Arts & Crafts
There is a 100 TOTAL TAG LIMIT for Books/DVDs. (Example: 60 books & 40 DVDs, not 100 books and 100 DVDs).
Books, book sets, board games, puzzles, video games, video game systems, scrapbook, arts & crafts sets are great items for resale. In addition to children's books, we accept parenting, homeschooling, pregnancy and child rearing content.
Games and puzzles MUST have all pieces. No "adult" content please or "M" video games, please. 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 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 clear tape or blue painter's tape that can be removed without damaging the item. Tape tag to the outside cover. Please do not use masking or double sided tape. Hole-punch JBF tag and tie to sets.
Clothing
Click to see our SPRING / SUMMER SEASONAL GUIDELINES
We sell children's clothing newborn through size 18 for boys and Juniors for girls. There is a limit of 10 items in brand name girl's junior size 0-11. Junior brands include the following:
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Abercrombie
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Hollister
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Aeropostle
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Gap
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American Eagle
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Forever 21
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Nike, Reebok, Puma, Adidas
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Under Armour
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North Face
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Boutique Brands
Click HERE for Clothing Size Categories.
Maternity must be brand name (and not non-maternity women's clothing) and we will accept all seasons for this category only. There is a limit of 10 maternity items per consignor. Maternity brands include the following:
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Ann Taylor
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Liz Lange
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Motherhood Maternity
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Mimi
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Old Navy/Gap
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Pea in the Pod
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Boutique brands
Quality: Be picky. Look at your clothing items as if you were going to purchase them. No stained or damaged items will be accepted. 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 more you will sell.
Package & Hang: Hangers - Please hang clothes so the hanger hook points to the left (like a question mark). Hang size 0-5 clothing on child-size hangers and sizes 6-20 and maternity clothing on adult-size hangers. Refer to this guide when looking for low cost or no cost hangers!
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 to attach clothing sets securely with bottom garment hung on the backside of the shirt, so both pieces can be viewed without separating them.
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 Oaks sale. We encourage you to price your items competitively and use this guide as a resource.
Tag: Clothing on Hangers - Attach tag with a tagging gun or safety pin to the label of shirt or upper right front of pants. Insert the 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 a tagging gun or safety pins to attach tags to socks, tights, and accessories. Be sure to also attach multiple pieces together. Then put these items into clear zip-lock bags.
Furniture & Equipment
Large items that need to have a Yellow Ticket attached by one of our Team Members can be found HERE. 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. PLEASE NOTE, we DO NOT accept cribs. We are also not accepting beds at the summer sale.
Check THIS LIST to see what items need to get a YELLOW TICKET and/or need to be sanitized.
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 Waiver for any car seats, booster seats, or car seat base that you wish to sell.
Price: Price 50% - 75% off retail. Items in great condition tend to sell very well.
Infant Items
Nursing covers & pillows, feeding items, monitors, safety items, diapering & toileting items, rattles, and more. We are unable to accept electronic breast pumps; however, pump accessories are okay to sell. Check for safety recalls 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.
Shoes
Shoes must be clean, clean, clean! We are VERY selective with shoes during Consignor Drop Off & Inspection. Shoes must be current season (Fall = September thru April; Spring = May thru August ).
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. No shoe boxes, please.
Price: Shoes must be in excellent and priced right to sell. Start at $3.00 for infant/toddler; Add $1 each for larger size, name brand, or heavy/winter.
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 Ziploc bag, put the tag on the outside of the bag and tape the bag shut.
Toys
Ride-on toys, block sets, dolls, remote control cars, outdoor toys, learning toys, and more sell like HOT CAKES. All toys must be checked for safety recalls before selling.
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 accept stuffed toys that are characters (such as Mickey Mouse or Dora), battery operated (like Tickle Me Elmo) or brand new with tag. Please, no generic stuffed animals or pillow pets. We reserve the right to donate/return to consignor stuffed animals not meeting our criteria.
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: Attach JBF tag directly to item with clear packaging tape or hole-punch JBF tag and tie it to item.
Check THIS LIST to see what items need to get a YELLOW TICKET and/or need to be sanitized.
Perfect Consignor Program
PERFECT CONSIGNOR LIST
The Perfect Consignor program is a tangible way to thank our consignors who consistently follow the JBF guidelines and bring great items to the sale.
If you have three or less stained, damaged, or unacceptable items pulled at drop off or during the sale (and zero recalled items).
Perfect Consignors will be given a "gold star" (aka ROCK STAR STATUS) which can be used to get in 30 minutes earlier than your assigned Wednesday presale time OR 15 minutes early for Saturday's 50% Presale. AND...Perfect Consignors are able to drop off early on Monday from 4pm-6pm!!! SWEET!
REMEMBER: Perfect Consignor status is earned each sale and consecutive participation is required. Spend extra time inspecting items at home so that you earn perfect status for the next sale!
Virtual Tagging Workshops
New to JBF? Not sure where to start? We're here to help!
Get a jump on things by watching this virtual workshop or downloading our Consignor Guide.
We also invite you to join our private Facebook page for sellers only. Ask any (and all) questions in the comfort of fellow parents just like you!