Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will your Hattiesburg Sale be held?
Our sale will be held October 19-23, 2010 at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Building on Hwy 49N, just 1 mile north of Hwy 98. Click HERE for directions. Only our volunteers and consignors will be admitted (with a ticket) on October 19th. We will open to the public October 21st.
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 Wednesday pre-sale. You are welcome to give the guest pass to anyone that
you wish, but all guests shop on Wednesday.
Please refer to the home page for times. The reason that the pass is not
for the same day is because we feel like the consignors and volunteers deserve first
rights to any item that they wish to purchase.
Can I bring children to the Tuesday 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!
Can I bring children to the Wednesday Pre-Sale?
During our Wednesday pre-sale, children are allowed if they are in a sling or buckled in a stroller or a cart. Children will not be allowed to walk the sales floor.
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 some shopping carts and 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.
What types of items can I consign?
Children's clothes: (we will allow all seasons at each sale but please remember that fall/winter clothes will not sell as well in the spring!) for infants, toddlers, boys & girls through size 16, Junior girls clothing, holiday wear, coats and ski wear, costumes, brother/sister outfits, gymnastics and dance wear, swim suits, Boy/Girl Scout uniforms, school uniforms, Karate uniforms, and shoes.
Baby items: shower gifts & accessories (such as picture frames & collectibles), furnishings & décor, cribs, 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, Videos & Books: children's or maternity related only, in good condition
Ladies maternity clothes: current styles only, limited to your 10 best items.
We will again be hosting our HOME STORE! You are welcome to consign any large household items that are not related to children as long as they are in excellent condition! This includes, but is not limited to, beds, dressers, armoires, desk, nightstands, chairs, couches, tables, rugs, lamps, pictures, televisions, VCR, DVD and computers- must all be in WORKING order and newer models! What a great time to clean out your home! Non-children furniture must be priced at a minimum of $50 dollars. (couch, dining room table, chair, etc) There is a maximum of 20 home items unless prior approval from management. Send an email to sara@dudsfordoodlebugs.com for approval.
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 and tags printed by midnight October 12th. This will also give you a few days to tag 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 link labeled "New Consignor Registration." 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 I am a previous consignor do I need to register again or can I use my same consignor number?
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.
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.
What is the minimum price that I can price an item?
The minimum price is $1.00. Each item should be priced in $.50 increments. We accept larger furniture pieces that are priced at a minimum of $50 dollars.
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 will work with you in order to get your items tagged properly for a small fee.
When I print my tags, the description looks garbled.
If you are using Firefox to print your tags and they are printing garbled description lines, use Internet Explorer to print your labels. As of our Fall 2008 sale, there is a bug in Firefox that causes the description to look fine on the screen but appear as gibberish on paper.
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.
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.
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 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. As long as your consignor agreement is marked to allow us to give your items to another person we will do so during designated pick-up times. 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 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.
