What items can I consign or buy?

Each consignor who consigns at least 10 items will be given a consignor pass to shop the night before the sale will be open to the public. They will also be given a guest pass that will allow the guest to shop that same night at a later time. We will be accepting  boutique, designer and custom hand made clothing, shoes, accessories, and baby items such as designer upscale nursery furniture (cribs, changing tables and gliders) and designer diaper bags.  All items must be in excellent condition with out holes, tares, stains, buttons missing or signs of wear.
We will accept boys and girls infant – through 8.

We will NOT accept small toys, books or discount or department store brands. The Purple Monkey Boutique has the right to refuse any brand or item even if it is on the list. All items must meet the standards of The Purple Monkey Boutique.

We will accept larger toys (battery operated riding toys, playhouses, pack and play’s, swings, walkers, exersaucer’s, etc.)only in mint condition. We will also accept strollers, car seats, and high-chairs in excellent condition as well.

Things you will need to prepare your items to sell:

» Clothes and accessories that are in good condition
» Hangers
» Safety pins
» Ziploc bags
» A computer with internet access
» Paper (Card Stock paper works best and is easy to scan the barcodes, but if you would prefer you may use plain copy paper)

Easy and Quick Directions for tagging your items:

1. Gather all your items to consign together. Make sure that they are in good condition with no holes or stains. (Please remember that the nicer your clothes look the better they will sell.)
2. Place the items on a hanger so that the hook is facing the left. The hanger should look like a question mark. Use safety pins to attach any item that may fall off the hanger such as pants, skirts and blouses. Any infant items that will not fit on the hanger should also be safety pinned. Do NOT use straight pins or clothespins.
3. Take your items to your computer area and make sure that you have registered as a consignor. If you have not done so, please do so now. You will be given a consignor number. (Please write your number and password down.) You may then begin to enter your items into the computer following the directions that are given. Make sure that you check the boxes to donate your items if you wish to do so. Your items must be at least $1.00 If you wish to donate your items at the end of the sale you will receive a tax receipt and we will donate your items to a local charity that has been selected for this sale.  (We will NOT have a discount day.)
4. Be sure to go ahead and schedule your time to come and drop off your items. You go to our home page and click on drop off appointment. Then make sure that you are on time for that appointment. As moms who have done other sales, we know how annoying it is to stand in those long lines. We will try to have the process go as quickly as we can, however we will need your help with that process as well.

This guide will give you tips and ideas for pricing items so that you are putting money in your pocket and not taking your items back home. You are certainly welcome to price your items as you see best for you, but here are a few things to keep in mind when considering your pricing:

1. Presentation Matters! Run the iron quickly over each item; take the little extra time to button all buttons, zip zippers, etc.
2. Clothing is best priced at 1/4 to 1/3 of the retail price.
3. When selecting your price for the item, think of the very least you would consider taking for it and that should be your price.
4. Consider this a great opportunity to clean out closets and kid’s rooms. Do not let your time and energy go to waste by not selling everything you put in the sale. Price it to sell!
5. If someone comes to the sale and gets lots of bargains, they are probably going to tell their friends. The success of The Purple Monkey Boutique depends on a good turnout of shoppers. If we give them the bargains that they want, then it will grow each year. BE SURE TO TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND BRING THEM TO COME AND SHOP YOUR GREAT DEALS!

When finished entering your labels put your WHITE paper stock in the printer and press print. You are not required to print all at one time. Your information will be saved and you can always go back to it at a later date.

Safety pin your printed tags onto the items of clothing that they belong to. If you have a delicate item that you do not wish to put a pin in you can attach it to the manufacture tag.  Make sure that the printed tag is on the left shoulder of the garment. If there is an item in question for this process, contact us.

Load your items in the car and bring them to our sale! Then come enjoy shopping for new things for your children at the pre-sale.