Please contact us if you have any questions BEFORE you prepare your items!!! Remember...only bring items that you would buy for your own children. If you wouldn't buy an item, most likely no one else will either.

TIP: The following items are helpful to have on-hand during preparation: scissors, clear packing tape, safety pins, zip lock bags, narrow ribbon, note cards, loop fasteners, hangers. 

TIP: For an item in excellent, like-new condition, it is often helpful to attach a print-out or information sheet to your item regarding the original retail price. This shows the shopper what a wonderful deal your item is, making it much more appealing!

TIP: Presentation is EVERYTHING!! Make your items as attractive as possible!

• Place all items on children's hangers with the opening of the hook facing left (like a question mark).  You may use larger/adult hangers for sizes 6 and higher, or if the item continues to slip off the children's hanger.
   
• Feel free to sell jeans and pants separately! Many shoppers are looking just for jeans or pants. The exception to this is an outfit or set that are the same size and brand. Sets always sell well, but if your pants or jeans don't have a match, just sell them separately.

• You may use pant hangers if you are selling only a "bottom" item (pant, skirt, shorts, etc.).
   
• Pants/bottoms must be pinned to the top of the hanger and not folded over nor pinned to the bottom of the hanger. Tops should not be pinned to the hanger unless they will fall off (i.e. swimsuits, spaghetti straps, etc.).  You will be responsible for making any changes at check-in.

• Groups of onesies (same size) may be folded nicely and put into a zip lock bag.  Seal the bag with clear packing tape.  Note:  MBC will not sell the set if any of the items do not meet MBC standards.
   
• If an outfit contains a top and bottom, pin the pants/skirt/ bloomers/etc. to the back of the top using two safety pins, going THROUGH the hanger (this allows buyers to examine the item without it slipping off the hanger or getting misplaced). This includes overalls, jumpers, etc. Please do not “assemble” outfits…use our pinning guidelines. The only exception is if an item contains more than one top (i.e. shirt and jacket with bottom, or shirt and sweater with bottom). You may “layer” the items as long as you leave as much of the inside layer exposed as possible. Still safety-pin the bottoms through the tops and hanger to prevent slipping or misplacement.

• Only pair items that are the SAME SIZE and SAME BRAND. We do not accept mismatched sets.  Exception:  "Outfits" with pieces from different brands can be matched together as long as the tag clearly states the different brands.  Example:  Tag would say "Carters/Gap, Short/Shirt Set", not "Gap, Short/Shirt Set".
   
• After your items are completely prepared and tagged, sort them by gender AND THEN by size.
   
• Shoes:  Use ribbon or a zip-tie to attach shoes together.  (MBC will have some zip-ties available at check-in.)  Carefully secure your tag to the pair of shoes, preferably with ribbon.  If you are using packing tape, please remember not to cover the barcode with tape.  REMINDER: We will only be accepting 10 pairs of shoes per consignor, so only bring your BEST QUALITY shoes!
   
• Make sure all buttons are buttoned, snaps snapped, etc. Make your items look like they belong on a store rack!
   
• Dollar Rack - At check-in, consignors will indicate whether or not they would like their clothing items to go on the Dollar Rack if MBC finds an imperfection before the sale starts. (Imperfect items found after the sale starts will be returned to the consignor.) Consignors may also indicate special considerations such as outfits (the pants have a stain, but the top is fine).  These items will be specially marked and remain $1 throughout the sale.  The Dollar Rack will be displayed when floor/rack space becomes available.  (First priority is given to items meeting MBC standards.)  Un-sold items will be returned to the consignor.
   
• Note:  If you have items that will be sold together for Multiples, please follow these preparation instructions:
       *  Prepare your clothing per MBC guidelines.  Switch the hanger on one piece so that it is a backwards question mark.
       *  Put sets of clothing together (i.e. matching pieces) using ribbon.  This will mean that each outfit will be prepared individually and then tied together with ribbon (top of hanger) so the pieces stay together as a set.  For example, dresses for twins will be on separate hangers and then tied together.
       *  Complete the tag for the SET.  Be sure to include in the description that it is a set (i.e. Set of 2; Set of 3) OR handwrite on the tag in a blank space.  Your price should reflect the set, not individual pieces.  For example, if you have dresses for twins, you would price the SET at $10 (because you might have priced each individual dress at $5).
       *  Mixed-gender sets will be placed on the Neutral Rack.

TOYS, BOOKS, BABY ITEMS, EQUIPMENT:

TIP: Attach any instruction manuals or owner’s guides to your toys and equipment. Again, any extra information can really grab a shopper’s attention!

• All items must be CLEAN! Taking the time to wipe down your items will make them MUCH more appealing to shoppers. If an item is not cleaned to MBC’s standards, you may use baby wipes at check-in or remove the item from your inventory.  (This includes highchair and car seat covers & straps.)
   
• If any item has multiple parts, please label each part with a tag that indicates they belong in a set:  "1 of 3; 2 of 3; 3 of 3", for example.
  
                      
   
• Secure all small parts belonging with toys in a zip lock bag taped shut. Secure the bag to the toy using clear packing tape or ribbon. Loose items are easily misplaced.
            *Notice in the two pictures below how extra pieces are sealed
          in a bag and then taped to the toy.
                
   
• Books may be sold individually, but often sell better in a grouping. If you decide to group your books together, place them in a zip lock bag secured shut using clear packing tape. Attach your tag to the bag using clear packing tape. Be sure not to cover up the barcode. It is also helpful to attach another paper listing the book titles so the shopper knows what he/she is purchasing.
   
• Games, puzzles, toys, etc. must have all pieces and parts. Please tape all boxes and bags shut with clear packing tape.
  
• Video Games:  Do NOT seal the case.  MBC staff will remove the disc, place it in baggie, and label the tag and baggie.  The baggie will be placed safely behind the cashier's table.  The empty case, with properly labeled tag, will be placed with other video games in the sale.
   
• All battery operated toys, electronics, and games must contain working batteries. They will be tested at check-in. Battery operated toys containing non-working batteries will be sent home with the consignor.
   
• Please hang blankets over the bottom of a hanger, using safety pins at each end to make sure they don't slide off. If you have a bedroom or crib set, package everything together and make a separate card (other than its price tag) listing everything in the set. Tape this to the outside of the package.  Or, tie everything together, like the example below.