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This guide will give you tips and ideas for pricing items so that you are putting $$$ in your pocket and not taking your items back home. You are certainly welcome to price your items as you see best, but here are a few things to keep in mind when considering your pricing:
TIP #1: As a general rule, price clothing items at approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of their original retail price. Take into consideration whether the item is NWT (New With Tags), EUC (Excellent Used Condition) or GUC (Good Used Condition.) Price name brand or designer items slightly higher.
TIP #2: For toys or other large items, check their retail price online (ie: amazon.ca, Toys-R-Us, etc.) and price at 1/3 to 1/2 retail value. If your item is in excellent condition, or is an indoor/outdoor toy (Little Tikes brand) price closer to 1/2 retail.
TIP #3: Consider attaching a print out (or ad) from Amazon or another online store that shows what your item cost NEW. This is helpful for both the consignors and the buyers. Often times a more detailed description of the item is included and it will show buyers how much they are saving!
TIP #4: Sell clothing items as sets, whenever possible. Match a t-shirt and shorts, or a top with a skirt. Package other similar items together as well, like a set of Thomas the Tank Engine books or sets of matching socks. If you only have tops, consider putting two or three together.
TIP #5: Price items to sell that you really want to “move.” Consider checking the DISCOUNT option so your items will go on sale for 1/2 price at the end of the sale. Also consider checking DONATE if you really don’t want to take your items home with you.
In an effort to help you make more money we have set the minimum on all items to $2.00. As the consignor, it is your responsibility for setting the prices for your items. We strongly encourage you to discount your items 50% for the last hours of the day, you may have priced a little too high for the item to be attactive earlier but will most likely sell at discount and wouldn't you rather have an item sell then to have to bring it back home.
REMEMBER: $2.00 minimum on all items!
If you need some more ideas we have a price range guide you may view on our PRINTABLESpage.
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