Becoming a consignor with Dress on a Dime is easy and
there are many benefits to consigning. Do you need to
organize your closet? Want to find new ways to recycle
or make some extra money?
Consignors receive a base commission of 65% of their sales
with the potential to earn up to 70% by volunteering. No need
to wait months for your clothes to sell at a consignment store or
the hassle of organizing a garage sale, just to make a few
dollars. You have the freedom to set your price, so you control
how much you will make. We provide the location and do all
of the advertising. All you need to do is tag your items, drop
them off and we do the rest. You receive a check for the items
that you sold in 2 weeks.
Consignor Registration
The first step to become a consignor is to register. To register,
goto the sale location page, click
on the appropriate sale, and
click "Become a Consignor.. There is a $15 registration fee to
reserve your spot at the sale. The registration fee helps cover
the costs of space rental, printing, postage, display racks,
supplies, advertising, etc. Refer three friends to consign and we
will waive your registration fee. Email us and provide us with
the names and consignor numbers of the friends you have
referred. The fee will be returned to you when checks are
issued after the sale. The friends you refer must enter your
name in the "referred by" field on the website when they
register.
During registration you will be asked to provide contact
information. We use this information to contact you with
updates on the sale and to send detailed instructions for
preparing your items for the sale.
Once you have completed registration you will receive a
consignor number via email. You will use your consignor
number to access the online inventory system.
Consignor Guidelines
When deciding what clothes to consign, please remember our
number one guideline: if you wouldn't buy it, don't sell it! We
only accept items that are no more than 2 years old, in
excellent condition, do not look worn, are free of stains, tears
and pet hair and are not dated. Please remember that our
shoppers are looking for trendy, in style items.
We accept women's clothing in 0 to plus sizes in the following categories:
Formal Wear - Prom gowns, mother of the bride or
groom
dresses, special occasion dresses
We do not accept, undergarments, bathing suits, sleepwear,
bridal gowns, company logo or 'vacation' t-shirts with state or
city logos. We do accept replica items, however they must be
clearly labeled 'replica' or 'fake'.
We hold 2 sales per season in each city. For the spring sales,
we only accept warm weather items. No coats, sweaters,
winter boots or costumes will be accepted. For the fall sales,
only cold weather items, no shorts, tank tops, summer dresses,
sandals or beach wear.
There is a minimum of 25 and maximum of 300 items in order
to participate in the sale. Consignors receive a base
commission of 65% of their total sales. All consignors will
receive a pass to the Wednesday private sale. Consignors that
volunteer can receive up to 70% of total sales and earlier
admission to the pre-sale. See the volunteer page for more
information.
Consignor Tagging
How to Instructional Video
Tags
are created using the online
tagging system. The tagging system
creates bar coded tags to easily
monitor inventory. To create the
tags, enter the size, category and
item description. During item entry
you will also need to determine if
you will sell at full price, sell at 50% off on discount day or
donate unsold items. Once the items are set up, print the tags
on 8 ½ x 11 paper using cardstock (regular paper is not
accepted). The tags print 10 to a page. Simply cut the tags and
attach them to your items.
When entering items, be as descriptive as possible. We require
that the item brand be printed on the tag. For example, use
'Pink Ralph Lauren Cardigan' instead of 'Pink Sweater'. This is
necessary to help us look up an item in the event a tag gets
separated from the garment.
Once you have created the tags, hang all tops and dresses on
wire hangers. Wire hangers can be collected from local
drycleaners, purchased at Wal-Mart, KMart, etc., or in bulk at http://www.3hangersupply.com/other-items.html.
For skirts,
pants and capris, do not place on wire hangers. We provide
pant hangers for these items. Bring them neatly folded and
place them on the pant hangers when you arrive for your drop
off appointment. All garments should be hung with the hanger's
hook pointing left (hanger should resemble a question mark
when looking at the front of item). For items that will be sold as
a set, place the shirt on the hanger and we will provide a pant
hanger at your drop off appointment. At that time you can
rubber band the items together. For sets, print a tag for each
item and write “1 of 2” and ‘2 of 2’ on the
tag to identify them
as a set. For any item that may fall off the hanger (tank top or
spaghetti strap dresses) secure rubber bands to each side of
the hanger to prevent the straps from falling off, or you can
purchase no slip grips at http://www.3hangersupply.com/other-
items.html. For items without straps such as sleeveless dresses
we will provide pant hangers to hang the items. We do not
allow safety pins on any items.
When
tagging items, the tag must be
attached with a tagging gun to the
item label or through a seam in the
garment. This will allow the shopper
to easily flip through the clothing and
the tags will all be located in the
same position. Tagging guns may be
obtained from an office supply store or purchased from www.bargainprice4U.com.
This site will ship you a tagging
gun, needle and 1000 barbs for $9.99 including shipping and
insurance. Allow 2 weeks for your tagging gun to arrive.
Once all of your items have been tagged, sort clothing
according to size and category and rubber band each size of
each category together so they can be quickly placed in their
area at drop-off. Please note that we do not allow safety pins,
straight pins or staples for tagging.
For
shoes, use a string or
curling ribbon to ensure the
shoes are not separated. Be
sure to make the string or
ribbon long enough so that
customers can easily try on
the shoes (usually 10 inches
of string or ribbon). For
shoes that cannot be
attached with a string or
curling ribbon, use packing
tape to attach a tag to the bottom of one shoe (it is not
necessary to label both). For jewelry, attach tags to necklaces
and bracelets using a string (we find curling ribbon works
nicely). This will enable us to display them so they can be seen
. Earrings
can be attached directly to the item tag. Do not
put jewelry in plastic bags.
For purses, attach the tag to
the handle using a string or
ribbon. Stuff the purse with
tissue or any type of paper
(except newsprint which
stains). Attach tags to
watches using curling ribbon.
All watches must have batteries and be in working order.
At your drop off appointment, your items must be clean, free of
stains, tears and pet hair and neatly pressed for the best
presentation. A little extra work in the preparation of your
clothes goes a long way in selling them. All items will be
inspected at check-in. Any items that do not meet our
requirements will not be admitted in to the sale.
During all sales, many hands will touch the items and some tags
will be separated from their items. Check to make sure all
items have securely attached tags. It is your responsibility to
make sure the tags are securely attached as we cannot be
responsible for items without a tag. Please follow the tagging
guidelines exactly.
It is rare, but loss due to theft and damage do occur. We
require that all consignors sign a waiver releasing Dress on a
Dime from liability for losses. You can help to minimize this by
ensuring that all tags are securely attached to items. Again,
these instances are rare, but they do occur.
Consignor Pricing
You have the freedom to set the price for your items. There is
a $2 minimum, and we use $.50 increments for pricing. As a
pricing guideline, we suggest 70-80% off original retail. The
lower your price, the better the items will sell. Use the original
price as your guideline and take the brand into consideration.
For example, shoppers will know that Gap items generally do
not retail for more than DKNY items, therefore, if it costs more
at the sale, it will most likely not sell.
On Sunday, the last day of the sale, you can choose to have
your items discounted by 50% as an added incentive to buyers.
You will need to check the discount box during the tag creation
to allow your item to be sold at a discount. If you do not check
the box, the items will only be sold at full price for the entire
sale.
The third option is to donate. You must check this on the
tagging website when you are setting up the items. If you check
this field, your items will be donated to local charities at the end
of the sale and you do not need to pick them up.
Consignor Drop-off and Pick-up
You will be asked what your consignor number is when you
drop off or pick up your items. Everything is referenced by this
number. Please know your consignor number! At drop off or
pick up, all consignors are required to volunteer for (1) hour to
assist in setting up or breaking down the sale. This is required
of all consignors, you can sign up for these shifts from the
consignor home page.
On your drop-off day bring a self-addressed stamped
envelope. Mark the envelope with your consignor number in
the bottom left corner. If you do not have an envelope and
stamp at your drop off appointment, you can purchase one for $1.
Item drop off is the week prior to the sale. Drop off
appointments can be scheduled online from the consignor home
page. At check-in we will inspect the items to make sure they
are neatly pressed and free of stains or tears. Once your items
have been inspected, we will place them on the sales floor.
Please plan to be present during the entire check-in process.
Consignors are required to assist with placing their items on the
racks to expedite the check-in process.
After the sale, items that do not sell, consignors must pick up.
We assign a pick up day for unsold items. If you choose not to
pick up your items during this time, your items will be donated
for you. Items that are marked donate will be donated to local
charities on your behalf. Unclaimed items not marked for
donation become the property of Dress on a Dime. Dress on a
Dime will donate any unclaimed items to local charities.
At the close of business each day we upload the sales so you
can view which of your items sold. At the end of the sale you
can view your total sales. Consignor checks are mailed to you
within 14 days after the sale
When
tagging items, the tag must be 
For
shoes, use a string or 
Earrings
can be attached directly to the item tag. Do not