Before you spend your valuable time tagging an item, please be sure it meets all the Pocket Change tagging guidelines. 

Materials Needed

• Child sized hangers for clothing up to size 4T.  Please do NOT bend adult hangers to try to accommodate infant and toddler clothing & use metal hangers when possible.

• 3x5 index cards  - or use our tagging template

• safety pins at least 1 inch in size (NO straight pins & NO tiny gold pins) 

• plastic zip-lock baggies (for toys with small parts)

• packing tape (for attaching tags to toys, books etc.)

• string or ribbon (to tie shoes together)

How to Format Tags
How to Attach Tags to Clothing & Hanging Items
How to Attach Tags to Non-Hanging Items
The Pocket Change Tagging Template

How to Format Tags

Use only 3x5 index CARDS. Fill out cards following the diagram below.  Please follow the instructions to avoid confusion, cards should not be smaller or larger.  Pin index cards horizontally on the right shoulder as you look at the hanger. 

At drop off inspection, any items that are improperly tagged will have to be re-done on your time.  Please email us with any questions before investing your time!

Your tag should be completed as above if the item is NOT to be discounted during the sale
 

Your tag should be completed as above if it is OKAY to donate your item if it does not sell 

Size & Gender - Clothing size - Gender of Item
(Please use a numerical size and NOT S, M, L, XL)
Designated Space has been allotted for these sizes in boys and girls:
0-3 Months
3 Months
3-6 Months
6 Months
6-9 Months
9 Months
12 Months
18 Months
24 Months
2T, 3T,  4 & 4T, 5 & 5T, 6, 6x, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 (18 & 20 boys)
Juniors for girls 0, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 (women's sizes will NOT be accepted)
Maternity Items may be sized (S, M, L, XL)

Item Description - Use the middle of the card to give a short description of your item. This is a good way to point out if your item is a brand name. If you have the time, this is also a good place to add any positive selling points, such as "Washes Well!" or "Only Worn Once."  Be careful to avoid negatives such as "Never Worn."  Use "NEW" or "Like New!" instead.  On large ticket items such as equipment, you may want to put the retail price off to the side so buyers will know what a good deal they are getting. 

ND - NO DISCOUNT - if ND is listed on the bottom right hand corner of your tag then the item will only be sold at Full Price on 50% OFF Day.

D - DONATE - if you would like the item automatically donated if it does NOT sell, please  write DONATE in the bottom right corner of your tag

Price - Price must be listed in $0.50 increments only.  Minimum price is $2.00.  If an item is less than $2.00 group it with something else.

Don’t make any changes or corrections once tags are completed. This is for your own protection. Make a new tag if a change is necessary!

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How to Attach Tags to Clothing & Hanging Items 

ALL Clothing must be on hangers. Dry cleaners will give you hangers if you ask. The hanger hook should pointing to the left, and the tag should be SAFETY pinned on the right shoulder when facing the item.  Sets tend to sell better (under size 10) than separate items, so match things up.  Pin sets securely together by hanging the shirt first, then turn the hanger over and pin the pants by the waist to the backside of the hanger, using two pins, with the pin catching the hanger to support the pants. Both pieces can be viewed without unpinning them, and this prevents lost items.

On larger clothing items, such as maternity or dresses, please secure them with safety pins if they have a tendency to fall off the hanger.  Your items won't sell if they're on the floor!

Pants or shorts sold alone should be pinned at the waist, NOT folded over the hanger.  A great way to keep pants from sliding all over the hanger is to use paper-covered dry cleaner's hangers.  They don't slide and stay neat-looking, which in turn makes them sell better.  Again. dry cleaners will usually give you hangers.

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How to Attach Tags to Non-Hanging Items

Shoes - shoes must be attached in some fashion.  Best suggestion is to tie the shoes together with curly ribbon and punch a hole in your tag and tie it to the item.  Shoes will NOT be accepted in boxes or zip-lock bags.  SHOES MUST BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION -very little wear

Large Items - make sure card is securely attached to your item.  Packing tape or pinning a card through ribbon and attaching are the best options. 

Items with small parts - small parts should be contained in a zip-lock bag and attached securely to any large item.  This will insure no missing parts.

Toys - make sure card is securely attached to your item.  Packing tape or pinning a card through ribbon and attaching are the best options.  Toys that require batteries should be in working condition.  No one will purchase an item if they cannot see that it works.  Items without batteries will NOT be accepted.

Books and Videos - please do not use packing tape on books and videos, since it usually tears the cover.  Make sure that videos work, and secure tag with two pieces of scotch tape, or put in zip lock bags.  If packaging multiples together in bags or tying together, please write all titles on tag.

Assembly Required - Items that require assembly must be assembled onsite.  Please make sure we know how to disassemble so we may let any potential buyer know.  Make sure to bring any tools you may require for assembly.

Multiple or Separate Pieces- put a tag on EACH piece. Fill out the first tag as normal, but include "1 of X", where X is the number of pieces, under the item description. On all of the other tags, write your consignor number, the description, and "2 of X", "3 of X" etc. DO NOT write the PRICE on any tag except the main items' tag when you are selling multiple pieces for one price.

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Pocket Change Tagging Template

Prepare Handwritten Tags using our Tagging Template
Prepare Computer Generated Tags using our Tagging Template

You will need the following to download, copy and handwrite your tags using the Tagging Template.

• 8 1/2 x 11 60lb. or heavier card stock.  You may purchase this at Wal-Mart, Staples or any other office supply in the area.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  (if you do not have adobe reader... CLICK HERE to download it for Free)

• A printer hooked-up to your computer

• Download the Pocket Change Online Tag Template (make sure to note where the file is saving on your computer.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD POCKET CHANGE TAGGING TEMPLATE

How to copy and handwrite your tags using the Online Tagging Template:

1.  Download the tagging template by using the link above.
2.  Open the tagging template in Adobe Acrobat and Print one or multiple copies.   Copies must be made on 8 1/2 x 11 60lb. or heavier card stock.  You may purchase this at Wal-Mart, Staples or any other office supply in the area.  You may either print multiple copies from your printer, or run them on a copy machine.
3.  Complete the tag information by hand following the above guidelines for the 3x5 index cards.
4.  Remember items must be priced in $0.50 increments only.  Minimum price is $2.00.  If an item is less than $2.00 group it with something else.
5.  Cut the full sheets to 4 individual cards and attach to the items as described above.
6.  Repeat the process until all items are tagged.

You will need the following to type & print your tags from your computer using the Online Tagging Template.

• 8 1/2 x 11 60lb. or heavier card stock.  You may purchase this at Wal-Mart, Staples or any other office supply in the area.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  (if you do not have adobe reader... CLICK HERE to download it for Free)

• A printer hooked-up to your computer

• Download the Pocket Change Online Tag Template (make sure to note where the file is saving on your computer.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD POCKET CHANGE TAGGING TEMPLATE

How to type and print your tag's using the Online Tagging Template:

1.  Click on the line above "SELLER ID" (type your seller ID# here)  Your ID# will appear on all tags.
2.  Next, click the line above "Size-Gender" and enter the size of your item if size applies (Also enter the items Gender, i.e.  Girls, Juniors, Boys or Maternity following the item size)
3.  Enter the "Price" for your item.  Remember items must be priced in $2.00 increments.
4.  In the center of the tag, enter the item description.  please note, the cursor will NOT automatically advance to the next line below, you are required to manually click on the next line.
5.  Advance to the next tag, when you have completed all 4-tags, print the page, cut out the tags, clear the page and begin again.
6.  Repeat the process until all items are tagged.

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