Frequently Asked Questions
Our sale will be held October 1-4, 2008 at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Building on Hwy 49N, just 1 mile north of Hwy 98.Click HERE for directions. Only our volunteers, consignors and guests will be admitted (with a ticket) on Oct 1. We will open to the public Oct. 2.
All you need to do to register as a consignor is to click on the link labeled "Register to Consign". It will take you to a form and ask you a few questions. Press enter and you will be given a consignor number. We recommend writing that number down. You can then log in and start entering your items!
If you have consigned in the past we ask that you
use your old number. You will still need to register for the sale to let
us know that you are participating. It will ask if you are a previous
consignor and you will enter your information at that time. If you do not
remember your information please contact Sara at sara@dudsfordoodlebugs.com
and your information will be emailed to you. You will be able to pull up
your past sale and see the items that sold and the ones that did not. You
can delete those items if you choose, but if you are planning to resell any of
your items that did not sell you will want to keep those on your list so that
you will not have to re-enter all that information in.
You will receive 60% of the sale price. Our volunteers receive 65-80% of their sold items, depending on how many hours they work.
Price the items to sell! If you are willing to
part with the item and do not want it back price it to sell. We suggest that you
set the price at 30% of the retail value. This means that if you paid $10.00 for
a shirt then you would price it at $3. Items that are new or barely worn you
could price at a higher amount. We suggest that you price name brand items
higher than you do clothing that came from Wal-Mart or Target. Bigger toys and
play sets usually sell for 40-50% of the retail price. These are only
suggestions and you are welcome to price the items as you see fit. There
is more information on pricing under the Consignor Info link.
What is the minimum price that I can price an item?
The minimum is $1.00. Each item should be priced
in $.50 increments.
Do all my tags need to be printed with a barcode?
Yes, you must register each item online and print
it with the barcode on it. If your items do not have tags with barcodes on them
they will not be allowed into the sale. If you do not have access to a computer
or printer you will need to contact sara@dudsfordoodlebugs.com
or call (601)466-1055. We do have arrangements you may use for a small
fee in order to get your items tagged properly.
Why do I need to use wire hangers and where can I get them?
We will not require wire hangers at the Fall 2008
sale.
However, wire hangers take up much less space on the racks and are easy to
move. They also have a uniform effect that makes shopping easier. You can get
wire hangers from almost any dry cleaner for free. Also, you do not have to have
child size hangers. Although they make hanging clothes easier, you can always
safety pin the item to the hanger to keep it from falling off. Also, ask your
friends to save them for you. Many people just throw away the hangers.
How do I secure small pieces with the toys or equipment that they go to?
The best way to ensure that the small pieces do
not get lost is to put them in a Ziploc bag and seal it. Then tape it to the
item using clear packing tape. We also suggest that you take a small piece of
masking tape and put your consignor number, a brief description of what the
piece goes with and the price. That way if something gets separated we will be
able to match it back up. In some
cases, you can use a zip tie to keep items together.
When I price items in a Ziploc bag, how do I attach the price tag?
Stick it directly onto the bag with packing tape.
Make sure that you do not cover up the barcode but that your tag is securely
taped to the bag. We will remove the tag during check-out so allow just
enough tape to keep it on the bag, but not so much that we can not remove the
tag without scissors. We also recommend that you put your consignor number
inside the bag in case the tag falls off.
Wrinkled clothes do not sell! We will likely send
them home to you if they are extremely wrinkled. Please do what is necessary to
make your clothes look clean and nice. Remember, the better they look, the more
likely they are to sell! A great product to try is Downy Wrinkle Releaser.
Can I bring someone with me to the pre-sale?
YES! As a consignor, you will be given 1 guest
pass for the pre-sale shopping night. You are welcome to give the guest pass to
anyone that you wish. There are different times for volunteers vs. consignors vs
guests. Please refer to the home page for times. The reason that the
pass is not for the same time is because we feel like the consignors deserve
first rights to any item that they wish to purchase. You are welcome to shop
first and then meet up with your guest later in the evening to show them around
the sales floor!
Can I bring children to the Pre-Sale?
No. Children are not allowed at the Pre-sale.
This is a time for moms to enjoy shopping for their children - not with them. We
want this to be a fun time for everyone that has worked so hard to get their
items ready to sell. It is also not fair to ask parents to make accommodations
for their children and then allow others to bring theirs. To make sure that the
items you buy fit your child we encourage you to measure your child and then
bring a tape measure and measurements. Also, you can trace your child’s foot
and then cut it out in order to measure for shoes. Just make sure that you come
and enjoy having a special mom's night out!
How should I carry my clothes when I am shopping on consignor night?
We suggest you bring a laundry basket, stroller
or wagon with your name on it. We will have some boxes for you to use, however
those will be very limited. We will inspect all strollers and wagons that are
brought onto the sales floor.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Duds for Doodlebugs accepts cash, check with
proper ID, and all major credit cards.
Do my items automatically discount during the 1/2 price sale?
No, if you do not mark your items to be
discounted they will not. You must check the box when you are entering in your
items. Remember, it is better to get something for your items than not to get
anything for them. If you are going to donate your items we recommend that you
go ahead and discount them since it is better to get something for them than
nothing.
What if I forget to pick up my items on time or need to
make other arrangements?
We would love to be able to hold unclaimed items.
However, we have our building rented for a short time and we have to vacate soon
after the end of the sale. We work on a very tight schedule during the
week to have everything run smoothly, including the donation truck's pick-up
time. We have set times for consignors to pick up the left over items. If
you see that you will be unable to pick them up during that time please call a
friend and have them pick them up for you. Then call us and let us know
who will be picking up your items and we will give your items to that person.
If you are unable to pick up your items during the allotted time, those items
become property of Duds for Doodlebugs.
What charities do you give to and do we get a tax credit receipt?
We have given to many local charities in the past
and many families have benefited from all the items donated. We have heard
many stories about how grateful the children and parents were to receive those
items. You will be able to get a tax receipt. Sometimes it takes a
while for the charities to process each receipt, but you will be able to get
credit for your items.