Tagging
Tagging is the process of entering the items you want to sell into MyRugrats, printing out the tags, and securing them to your consignment items. It is important that your online inventory is accurate and your printed tags are well secured. You’ll need a few things to properly tag and package your items for the sale, so grab these before we get started: Entering Items into MyRugrats
Entering items into MyRugrats is the first step of the tagging process. Make sure you have your consignor number handy. If you still need an account, read through our Consignor Overview information on how to get a consignor number.
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Consignors
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Category
It is important to select the correct category for your item so that sales tax can be applied appropriately.
Sizing
An accurate size forecast is essential for setting up the sale. Unfortunately, MyRugrats shows all of our available size options regardless of the category you have selected. This can cause confusion, so please keep the following rules in mind while sizing:
It is important to select the correct category for your item so that sales tax can be applied appropriately.
Sizing
An accurate size forecast is essential for setting up the sale. Unfortunately, MyRugrats shows all of our available size options regardless of the category you have selected. This can cause confusion, so please keep the following rules in mind while sizing:
Infant Clothing Sizes: Preemie, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 12-18 Months, 18-24 Months, 24 Months
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Children’s Clothing Sizes: 2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
*Children’s clothing that is marked XS-XL should be translated to the proper numeric size as this is how it will be categorized for the sale. |
If you still have questions about sizing, please post to the Rugrats Consignor Support Group on Facebook.
Description
The most successful Consignors price their items appropriately. We recommend 30% of the original retail price as a good starting point. Budget brands should be priced slightly lower than better brands. Items in excellent condition, or new with tags, may also be priced higher. Here are some clothing guidelines:
For advice from experienced Consignors, feel free to post pricing questions in the Rugrats Consignor Support Group on Facebook.
Identifying Tag Components
Refer to the list below to identify features of the Rugrats Resale item tag.
- Please do your best to select the appropriate size for your item in the field provided for sizing, but you can put supplemental sizing in the description such as Slim or Plus.
- Please make this as descriptive as possible. We use this field to pair lost tags with items should they become separated.
The most successful Consignors price their items appropriately. We recommend 30% of the original retail price as a good starting point. Budget brands should be priced slightly lower than better brands. Items in excellent condition, or new with tags, may also be priced higher. Here are some clothing guidelines:
- Budget Brands – ex. Circo, Garanimals, Old Navy List each item for $2-$5
- Basic Brands – ex. Carter's, OshKosh List each item for $3-$7
- Better Brands – ex. Gymboree, GAP, Polo List each item for $5-10
For advice from experienced Consignors, feel free to post pricing questions in the Rugrats Consignor Support Group on Facebook.
Identifying Tag Components
Refer to the list below to identify features of the Rugrats Resale item tag.
Printing Tags
Once you have all your items entered into MyRugrats, it’s time to print! When printing, please use heavy paper or card stock. Anything 28 pound or greater should work. Tags should be printed on bright white paper; tags printed on dark colored paper will not be accepted. Finally, do not modify your tags by hand. If you need to make changes to a tag, please make the change in MyRugrats and reprint the tag. Hand modified tags can create a lot of confusion at checkout; therefore, they will not be accepted at the sale.
Tag Quality
Pay special attention to the printed tags. The print quality of the barcode is critical for making sure your item is properly credited to you during the sale. High quality tags speed up the checkout process and help keep our line moving. You will be asked to re-tag any items with poor quality tags during drop off.
Once you have all your items entered into MyRugrats, it’s time to print! When printing, please use heavy paper or card stock. Anything 28 pound or greater should work. Tags should be printed on bright white paper; tags printed on dark colored paper will not be accepted. Finally, do not modify your tags by hand. If you need to make changes to a tag, please make the change in MyRugrats and reprint the tag. Hand modified tags can create a lot of confusion at checkout; therefore, they will not be accepted at the sale.
- Log into MyRugrats
- Click Work With Consigned Inventory
- Click Print All Tags
- Use your web browser’s print function to print preview your tags
- If tags are cut off in print preview:
reduce the page margins in your browser’s print settings OR
go back to the Consignor Item Entry page and choose Print All Tags as PDF. * DO NOT use this option with Firefox on a Mac. - Print a single test page to ensure the print quality is good
- Print the rest of your tags!
Tag Quality
Pay special attention to the printed tags. The print quality of the barcode is critical for making sure your item is properly credited to you during the sale. High quality tags speed up the checkout process and help keep our line moving. You will be asked to re-tag any items with poor quality tags during drop off.
Tagging Clothing
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Tagging Toys & Equipment
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- Toys Large items should have the sale tag attached with clear packaging tape. Small items and groups of items should be bagged in clear zip-top bags and sealed with packaging tape. Tape or pin the tag to the bag.
- Shoes Tie laces or zip tie shoes together. Shoes in zip-top bags sealed with packaging tape should be a last resort. Pin the tag through the shoelaces or attach with string or ribbon. Do not list shoes in a box without attaching them together; they will become separated.
- Books, DVDs, and CDs Use string to tie bundles of books together when possible. Put paperbacks in zipper bags when necessary to keep from taping the tags on the cover. Painter's tape works great for individual books not in bags!
- Small items such as bibs, hair bows, socks, etc, should be bagged and sealed. Do not tape the tag with clear tape to a paper book cover or DVD sleeve as it may rip when removing it, although painter's tape may work well.