When and where will your Hattiesburg Sale be held? Our sale will be held March 24-29, 2012 at the Forrest County Multi Purpose Building on Hwy 49N, just 1 mile north of Hwy 98. Only our volunteers and consignors will be admitted (with a ticket) on March 24th. Consignors, volunteers and those with a guest pass are invited to shop March 25th and 26th. Guest passes are also available for purchase that day for $10 cash. We will open to the public March 27th-29th.
I am a consignor/volunteer with a pre-sale pass. Can I bring someone with me to the pre-sale? As a consignor, you will be given one guest pass for the Sunday/Monday pre-sale. You are welcome to give the guest pass to anyone that you wish, but all guests shop on Sunday/Monday. Please refer to the home page for dates and times.
I do not have a guest pass for the Sunday pre-sale. How can I get in to shop that day? If you know a consignor or volunteer, ask her to share a guest pass with you. If you do not have a guest pass you can pay $10 (fee applies to ages 0-99) cash at the door to attend the pre-sale.
Can I bring children to the Saturday Pre-Sale? No. Children are not allowed at the Saturday presale. We want this to be a fun time for everyone that has worked so hard to get their items ready to sell. 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 day out!
Can I bring children to the Sunday/Monday Pre-Sale? During our Sunday/Monday presale, children are allowed if they have an admission pass or pay $10 at the door. Children will not be allowed to sit in the stands unattended.
How should I carry my clothes when I am shopping? We strongly suggest you bring a laundry basket, stroller or wagon with your name on it. We will have a limited number of shopping carts and shopping bags for you to use. 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, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
What types of items can I consign?
Children's clothes: spring/summer clothes for infants, toddlers, boys & girls through size 16, costumes, brother/sister outfits, gymnastics and dance wear, swim suits, Boy/Girl Scout uniforms, school uniforms, Karate uniforms, and shoes (sizes infant 0-youth 4).
Baby items: shower gifts & accessories (such as picture frames & collectibles), furnishings & décor, bouncy seats, bath tubs, swings, monitors, strollers, high chairs, car seats (must be no more than three years old), baby bottles, diapers, burp pads, and any other baby items. This includes all baby beds, changing tables, pack-n-plays, all large baby furniture, children’s tables, chairs, beds, toy boxes, etc.
Toys/Sports Equipment: All toys must be clean and in excellent condition without missing parts. (Batteries MUST be in all toys where required). Consignors sell indoor toys, large outdoor play sets and plastic playground items, riding toys, bikes, sports equipment, kitchen sets, and much more!
CDs, DVDs (G, PG, PG-13, R), VHS & Books: for children and adults, in good condition.
Is there a fee to consign? There is a small $4.50 fee for all consignors. This fee will be charged during the online registration process. The fee will be raised starting Feb 1, 2012 so please register early!
I heard that the online system will shut down early. Why is this? We close the online system down a little early to give us time to prepare and make sure that we have the staff and volunteers to get through drop-off, set-up and pick-up. In the past approximately 40% of all inventory was entered the day of drop-off, not allowing us enough time to prepare!
Make sure that you have everything entered into the system by 11:59pm on March 18th. This will also give you a few days to print tags, pin tags on your items, sort and organize and get them loaded in your vehicle. We know that some of you have missed drop-off in the past by waiting until the last day to enter items and didn't have enough time to get it done!
How do I register to become a consignor? All you need to do to register as a consignor is to click on the Consignor link and then on the "Sign Up" link. Complete the form with your contact information and then agree to the online consignor agreement. You will be taken to a Paypal payment page. After you pay, be sure to get back to the Duds for Doodlebugs page for confirmation and the consignor number. We recommend writing that number down. You can then log in and start entering your items!
If I am a previous consignor do I need to register again or can I use my existing consignor number? If you have consigned in the past we ask that you use your existing consignor 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.
What percentage will I receive if I become a consignor? You will receive 60% of the sale price. Our volunteers receive 60-80% of the sales of their sold items, depending on how many hours they volunteer.
How should I price my items? Price the items 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.
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 ask your local library, neighbor, friend or spoouse if they can help. If not, contact sara@dudsfordoodlebugs.com or call (601)466-1055. We will work with you in order to get your items tagged properly for a small fee.
Why should I use wire hangers and where can I get them? We do not require wire hangers at our sales. 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. Ask your friends to save hangers for you. Many people just throw away the hangers. We have not had good luck with the thin plastic hangers. They tend to break before the sale even starts. The plastic hangers with the metal swivel head are also difficult. Please try to use thick plastic hangers or wire 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 or a staple. You can also attach it inside the bag as long as the barcode is secured with tape or a staple and visible through the bag. We also recommend that you put your consignor number inside the bag in case the tag falls off.
Should I iron my clothes? 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.
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 have set times for consignors to pick up the unsold items. If you are unable to pick up your items during the allotted time, those items become property of Duds for Doodlebugs. Most of these items will be placed in the basket sale on the last Monday. We do not have the time or storage facility to take left items back with us.
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 not be able to get a tax receipt. Neither Duds for Doodlebugs nor the charity is able to know whether an item was actually brought to the sale or donated.
