Why Consign with
Three Bags Full?

• YOU name the price on YOUR items
• YOU tag your items in the comfort of your home
• YOU decide to donate and discount (or not!)
• YOU earn 65%-80% profit on your items with NO garage sale headaches or hassles for just $5!!
• YOU view your sold items online each night of the sale
• YOU receive a Pre-Sale pass to shop before the general public
• YOU receive the opportunity to volunteer and shop before the consignors
• YOU receive your profits at pick-up or YOU choose to have them mailed
• YOU receive a $10 Gift Certificate for every friend you refer that consigns with us
• WE SET UP, ADVERTISE, ORGANIZE, SELL AND CLEAN UP FOR YOU!
• WE offer a solid reputation with a history of quality merchandise
• WE are the premiere Children's Consignment Sale in Central Ohio (this is our fifth year/11th sale!)
• WE offer professionalism, pride, sincerity and honesty
• WE bring in 1500+ shoppers each sale
• WE love to help other moms since we have kids of our own too!
• WE bring the sale to communities close to you!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  What is a Consignor?

A consignor is someone that utilizes the opportunity of selling their gently-used kids items at a consignment event. The consignor keeps 65% -80% profit (depending upon volunteer hours) on the items they price and they tag. You are paid your profit at Pick-Up, or it can be mailed to you. There is a $5 "base" Consignor Fee per sale. Refer to the Consignor Agreements for more info.

2.  What is "Drop-off" and "Pick-up?"

"Drop-off" refers to the day/time you schedule (using the automated system) to bring your merchandise to sell. During this time a volunteer will spot check your items for stains, etc and you will put them on the sales floor. "Pick-up" refers to the previously determined day/time to pick-up any unsold merchandise. If you so choose, these items can also be donated to local charities.

3. What items can I sell?

Almost anything related to children! Everything must be in good condition, free of any stains, discoloration, rips, tears, missing pieces/parts/buttons, etc.

PLEASE REFER TO "ITEMS ACCEPTED" FOR MORE INFORMATION.

4.  How do I price my items?

However you want! YOU keep complete control over how you sell your items. Please refer to "Pricing Suggestions" for assistance. Always ask yourself, "Would I pay that much for this item in this condition?"

5.  How do I tag my items?

First organize all clothing by size & gender. (This makes tagging go really fast!)  Using our automated online system, enter all pertinent info (descriptions are important!). Check the "discount" box if you want the item printed with a large red dot and therefore to be marked 50% off the last day of the sale. Check the "donate" box if you do not want it back if it doesn't sell. Enter category, size, gender, price, description, etc.

Purchase WHITE CARDSTOCK PAPER from Wal-Mart, etc to print your tags. With printer on the LIGHTEST print setting, print your tags. Six tags will print per page. Remember to print in color if you chose to discount any items. (Forgot? Just take a red pin and fill in the black dot that printed.) Cut your tags apart and affix them to the item with a safety pin or tagging barb. (Purchase a tagging gun & barbs for $6.50 by clicking here. Allow 10-12 days for delivery.)

Please refer to the Consignor Library for further information.

6.  Can I consign at more than one Three Bags Full sale?

Yes! You will be able to "transfer your inventory" to the next sale. You will NOT need to re-enter the information, however if you have different consignor numbers for each sale, you will need to REPRINT the tags and put the newly printed tag on the item.  Refer to the Consignor Library for more information.

7.  How do I shop early and earn more than 65%?

Volunteer! Schedule your time(s) online and save on your Consignor Fee, shop before non-volunteering Consignors and earn a greater percentage on your items. Best of all, it is FUN to be at the sale with other moms!

8.  How do I earn the $10 Gift Certificate? 

Tell your friends about consigning with Three Bags Full. When they come at drop-off if they put YOUR name down as the referral, YOU get $10!! Ten bucks goes a long way at this sale.

9.  How do I get my un-sold items back?

At Three Bags Full you can choose to donate your un-sold items to local children's charities, or you can come during designated "Pick-Up" hours to retrieve your items. Your items will be sorted according to the Consignor Agreement (but often sorted into individiual bags to make it even easier!)

10. What will PreSale night be like?

COME EARLY. Or, better yet, VOLUNTEER and avoid lines alltogether!  By volunteering you will enter Pre-Sale night at graduated intervals BEFORE consignors that do not volunteer. Bring a laundry hamper, push cart, etc with you to help carry your goodies. As a consignor you may bring your spouse or parent with you. You will receive ONE pass at drop-off to give to a friend. (Barter it for babysitting during your volunteer shift!) We accept cash, local checks with ID, MasterCard and Visa. Plan on finding LOTS of great bargains!!!! Don't forget to read our Shopping Tips!

Visit the Consignor Home Page and follow the instructions to get started.

"How is Three Bags Full different from
yard sales, re-sale/consignment stores and other consignment/dated sales?"

• YOU don't need to worry about the weather, rain dates or sitting outside all day to have only a few people drive by
• YOU don't have to worry about strangers coming to your home
• YOU don't have to BE THERE! We love volunteers but it is not required. (See Consignor Information for more info)
• WE do the advertising, set-up and CLEAN UP!
• Because of the volume of sellers, WE attract a high volume of buyers! It's like 150 garage sales (Hartford location) all in one place
• No sorting through boxes to find one good item
• WE have a variety of hours, not just morning/early afternoon
• YOU name the price, not a store
• YOU keep 65%-80% (not a measly 50%)
• YOU know what we'll take ahead of time; no  comments like "Sorry, we have too many of that item."
• YOU get your profits immediately. No waiting for 30+ days.
• WE have "new with tag" Gymboree, GAP, Boutique and Melissa & Doug items at GREAT prices
• WE have over 150 families selling their quality items; YOU can be sure to find everything you need under one (ok, now it's two) roofs, plus our sister sales in Delaware & Reynoldsburg bring the fun to a community near you!  

As the Premiere Children's Consignment Event in Central Ohio, you'll be sure to sell more items while also finding everything you need for your family all at great prices to help the family budget!

Three Bags Full really is a "moms helping moms sale!"