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Consignment Sale Guidelines

    There have been many questions about the impact on consigning of the new Consumer Protection laws enacted in 2009. In regards to lead and phthalates, their website states that resellers are NOT required to test items for lead but cannot knowingly resell items that do not meet legal standards. As before, it’s important for you to ensure that you do not consign any recalled items or items that are unsafe for children. As a Reseller of children’s toys or clothes, you retain the ownership of all items you consign and thus are responsible for ensuring that none of those items are recalled. You can view a list of recalled items including cribs, play yards, strollers, high chairs, toys with magnets or choking hazards at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/ . Since the list of recalled items is very long, we recommend using the Search feature to check individual items.    

    Below are some general categories of items that you should not consign:

• No books published before 1985, unless collectibles (not intended for children)
• No soft vinyl or plastic bath toys or books, feeding items (such as cups or bottles) or other items made for young children to put in their mouth (due to potential phthalates in these materials)
• No clothing with drawstrings attached around the neck or embellishments that could present a choking hazard
• No car seats older than 5 years. Date can be found on car seat sticker.
• No crib mattresses without the open flame standard (16 CFR Part 1633).
• No stuffed animals with small parts that are a choking hazard to children under age 3.

For more information, refer to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission website directly at www.cpsc.gov or the CPSC Conignment Store information at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Business--Manufacturing/Business-Education/ResaleThrift-Stores-Information-Center/

More General Guidelines for consignment sale items:

1. Children's and Maternity clothing only.  Children’s sizes - Infant through size 16.  Maternity items accepted. Items will be carefully checked at time of drop off.  Items not meeting criteria will be returned.
2. For our spring sale, all clothing should be only for spring/summer. For our fall sale, all clothing should be only for fall/winter.
3. Contributor’s share:  60% of the selling price on items.  
4. All items - priced in 50 cent increments (ex: $1.00, $1.50, etc.), no items less than $1.00.
5. You should typically price items 25-35% of the original price.
6. Items must be clean, pressed and in excellent condition (no stains, tears, missing buttons, fading, etc.)  We reserve the right to reject any items not meeting these standards.
7. All clothing must be on hangers.  Hangers will not be returned.
8. Toys with loose parts must be secured with tape and/or bagged together so that they may be viewed and not separated- use clear zipper top bags and strong packing tape.  
9. Refer to tagging instructions for additional details.
10. Please help advertise the sale to your friends!  Click here for a printable flyer.

   Items that will NOT be accepted:

1. Children's and Maternity clothing must be clean, pressed and in excellent condition (no stains, tears, missing buttons, fading, etc.)  We reserve the right to reject any items not meeting these standards.
2. NO drop sided cribs (even those where the drop side has been immobilized).
3. NO undergarments.
4. NO children's clothing with drawstrings at neckline or waistline of jackets/outerwear worn over torso of body.
5. NO recalled toys will be accepted.  Click here for the most recent, detailed recall list. 
6. NO toys missing parts.
7. NO movies rated PG-13 or R.
8. NO video games rated T or M.
9. NO baby formula or feeding items (no sippie cups, bottles, etc.).
10. NO toiletries (shampoo, lotion, etc.)
11. NO items (ex: clothing) with inappropriate logos or slogans.
12. NO stuffed animals with small parts that can be a choking hazard to children under 3 years of age.
13. NO car seats/booster seats older than 5 years (per sticker/label on car seat).
14. NO items that do not meet the Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/thrift/thrftck.html