Frequently Asked Questions
Consignor Questions
How much do I make from the sale of my items?
Why do you charge a $14 consignor fee?
How much time will I spend dropping off my items at check in?
Can someone else drop off my items for me?
Can I bring a guest to the pre-consignor shopping time?
Do I have to search for my unsold items at pickup?
What if I want to donate my unsold items when I come at pick up time
What happens to the items left at the end of the sale?
Can I bring additional items to the sale after my check in?
What is the Agreement I'm asked to sign as a consignor?
Are there any limits on what I can bring?
Preparing clothing items
How do I hang pants on a hanger?
What clothing is considered "Juniors" ?
Why do you only allow metal hangers, my baby clothes will not fit?
Preparing other items
How do I package toys with multiple parts?
Do I need to include batteries?
Tagging & Barcode Questions
Why do I need to use cardstock for my tags?
Can I use my left-over barcodes from the last sale for this sale?
Can I participate if my tags do not have barcodes?
Can you print the barcodes for me?
Why should I use clear packing tape?
Can I keep the same consignor number for each sale?
My preformatted tags are smaller than a 3 x 5 card, can I use them?
Miscellaneous Consignor Questions
Why can I not bring my children on the consignor shopping or special shopping times?
Which items are NOT accepted for the Fall Sale?
Which items are NOT accepted for the Spring Sale?
Why are stuffed animals limited?
Will baby-sitting be available during the sale?
Volunteer Questions
Can I bring my kids when I volunteer?
Can I have someone else volunteer for me?
Do I have to be a consignor to volunteer?
Shopper Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
How do I sign up to become a consignor?
How much do I make from the sale of my items? 
Consignors earn 70% of the selling price, minus a $14 participation fee. Volunteering can provide you a way to earn 80% of the selling price.
Why do you charge the $14 consignor fee?
The consignor fee helps cover the cost of advertising and supplies, we advertise in many newspapers and on radio.
A good rule of thumb is to ask about a 1/3 of what you paid for it, if it is in immaculate condition and a name brand you can price it a little more. Ask yourself if you would buy it at that price and price accordingly.
When you sign up to be a consignor you will also sign up for a check in time. Check in is the time for you to bring in your already tagged and prepared items. Please do not come to your check in time with items still to tag. We try to make check in very quick and easy. Please do your best to have your clothing items sorted by gender and size and come to your designated check in on time.
How much time will I spend dropping off my items at check in?
A typical drop off check in does not take much more than 10 - 15 minutes. This depends on how much time it takes for you to bring the items inside the building and sign in at the desk. The more you scrutinize your items and bring in only your best helps our volunteers ensure that we have good quality items for you to buy.
Can someone else drop off my items for me?
Yes, they will need to be able sign the consignor agreement in your behalf.
Can I bring a guest to the consignor shopping event?
Yes, you may bring one guest with you to the consignor shopping event.
Do I have to search for my unsold items at pickup?
When you come to pick up your unsold items, everything will pre-sorted by consignor number for you as long as we have enough volunteers. Our volunteers work very hard to make pick up quick and easy for you.
What if I want to donate my unsold items when I come at pick up time?
When you come to pick up your items you can decide if you want to donate some or all of your items. We will have an area designated for the donated items.
What happens to the items left at the end of the sale?
All items are donated to charity. No receipts are given. Munchkin Junction does not receive any tax credit for items donated. We strive to help groups that can use these items for immediate needs. Some of these groups include: AAA pregnancy crisis center, Nebraska foster family groups, World Nations, Bethany's Layette projects, and many more.
Unfortunately, due to the time frame at the end of the sale, your remaining, unsold items and money will be donated to charity immediately after the designated pick up time. DO NOT MISS PICK-UP DAY IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR ITEMS DONATED!
Can I bring additional items to the sale after my check in?
Yes. You may bring additional items to the sale after you have checked in. Please come to the front desk when you bring these items in.
What is the Agreement I'm asked to sign as a consignor?
This is an agreement between you the seller and Munchkin Junction, the organizers. It lets us know that you agree and understand the earnings percentage, that you are aware of pick up, what happens to any items not picked up, and that you do not hold Munchkin Junction or Chance Ridge liable. It must be signed only once, but for each and every sale. This agreement also states that as a consignor you are responsible to ensure all the items you are consigning have not been recalled and are compliant with all federal laws for the safety of children.
Are there any limits on what I can bring?
At this time the only limit is on stuffed animals. We do ask that you only bring in your best clothing items and shoes. Since we do not limit your items we do request that your items be in excellent condition. We do not want to have to start a limit if consignors are bringing in items in poor condition. Do Not bring in Clothing or other items with the smell of smoke on them, they will NOT be sold. If you wouldn't buy it, chances are no one else will either. "If in doubt, leave it out"!
You can tie shoes together with a ribbon, sturdy string or a zip tie. Safety pin the tag to the ribbon, string or zip tie with the description, size and price. Some shoes do not allow for a ribbon or string, if that is the case feel free to use a ziplock bag to put your pair of shoes. Use clear packing tape to secure the opening of the bag and tape your tag on the outside of the ziplock bag.
How do I hang pants on a hanger?
Safety pin the waistband of the pants or shorts to the TOP of the hanger, make it so they will not slide down. Customers like to look at the knees, the seat, and the whole look, if they are hung this way, they see it all of it without removing them from the hanger.
Hang the shirt on the hanger, and the shorts or pants on the back. Don't hang them under the shirt where customers can't see without it without taking the shirt off.
What clothing is considered "Juniors" ?
Junior sizes run from 0 to 13 in odd increments. These sizes are correct. Sizes that are even are Misses. We want clothes for this section to reflect what our juniors are wearing today. Ladies clothes are not accepted for our sale and will not be put out on the floor. You may use S M L XL as sizes on your junior clothes but not girls. Please write on your tag Jr 5, Jr 7, Jr 9 etc.
Why do you only accept metal hangers, my baby clothes will not fit?
Plastic hangers tend to break after being shifted on the rack, take up more rack space, and vinyl coated hangers do not move at all on the racks. Generally you will have no difficulty using wire hangers by unsnapping the infant's garment and put the hanger through the bottom. Local dry cleaners are a good place to find wire hangers. Munchkin Junction provides child sized wire hangers for sale to the consignors when available. Dates will be set to make these available before check in begins.
Please use NUMBER sizes for all clothing and shoes. This gets very confusing when we are trying to organize garments on the racks. If you have the correct size, then it will be put in the right size. Otherwise it becomes a guessing game as to which size category it needs to go in. The only exception is Maternity and Juniors who may use S, M, L, XL, etc in sizing.
The absolute best way is in the package it came in. If you have more than one piece, Make only ONE tag with a price. The other pieces should have tags that state 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc. For example, if you have 5 pieces, tag the bumper pads 1 of 5, comforter 2 of 5 etc. But put the price and description on only one of the items. The description should explain what you have and how many pieces. Be very descriptive.
Bedding must be child appropriate. All other bedding will not be put on the floor to sell. Adult bedding will not be accepted.
Sets of books can be placed in 1 gallon or 2 gallon Ziploc type bags. Ribbon or string can be used only if it is very secure around the multiple books you are trying to sell together. Children are amazingly good at wiggling out a single book or breaking weak string. Please describe the books you are selling as a group on your tag. When selling book sets, try to group by reading level. The tag with the description and price needs to be securely taped to the outside of the Ziploc or group of books. Individual books do not have to be placed in bags. However, please be considerate at the placement of the tag. Shoppers do not want a book if the tape from the tag will tear off the front cover of the book.
How do I package toys with many parts?
VERY SECURELY!!! The more secure the better. You can put small parts in ziplock bags, and secure them with clear packing tape, then attach the bag to the main part. (i.e.. dollhouse furniture, kitchen supplies etc..)
If you do not have the original box the best thing to do is to place the puzzle in a Ziploc bag with the bag securely taped with clear packing tape and the tag securely attached to the outside of the Ziploc bag. Another way a puzzle can be packaged is by wrapping Saran wrap around the puzzle, and then secure it with clear packing tape. Make sure to be generous with the clear packing tape. Little fingers can easily poke through saran wrap allowing pieces to get lost or taken. Puzzles and games that are in boxes need to have EVERY piece. Do not bring incomplete items!
Do I need to include batteries?
Yes. All items that require batteries need to have working batteries so that the buyer knows the item works. Do not bring items with batteries that are leaking. Items missing batteries or with non-working batteries will be NOT be sold!
Please bring in their original case. Do not bring defective tapes or disks.
Why do I have to use Card Stock?
Paper tags are not strong enough to withstand all the shifting and moving the clothes go through during a sale. If you use paper tags, they will often tear and get lost from the item. This may result in you not getting your items back.
When you sign up to be a consignor, a consignor number will be assigned to you. An email will then be sent to you with instructions on how to print out your barcodes and tags. Please contact us if you have any difficulty with the files that are sent to you. We generally get the barcodes out to you quickly but when we are busy it may take up to 48 hours.
Can I use my left-over barcodes from the last sale for this sale?
Yes, long as you still have the same consignor number assigned to you.
Can I participate if my tags do not have barcodes?
No, to make checkout efficient and accurate all tags Must have our barcodes. (Do not use barcode tags from other sales)
Can you print the barcodes for me?
Yes, we can print the barcode labels for you. They are $3 per sheet of 80 labels. You will need to let us know how many sheets you will need. The labels will be mailed to you after we receive payment. Payment can be sent to our mailing address on our contact page.
They are very dangerous. We need to protect the safety of our shoppers and our volunteers. No clothes pins either. They do not stay on and take up too much room on the rack.
Why should I use clear packing tape?
Clear packing tape allows us and the shopper to see the tag clearly and is also easier to take off an item. Duct tape (gray and very sticky) often leaves a residue behind that is very difficult to remove, it can also damage your items. Masking or painters tapes often peel off allowing pieces and parts and tags to get lost. We have found that clear packing tape works the best. Scotch tape is not strong enough to adequately hold items or tags. If items are not packaged or taped appropriately they will be rejected.
Can I keep the same consignor number for each sale?
Yes as long as you contact us early. We cannot guarantee your previous number will be available if you have missed consigning at one of our sales.
My preformated tags are smaller than a 3x5 card, can I use them?
Yes, the tag file we email to you allows you to print 8 tags per page. These tags are smaller than a 3x5 card. This smaller format allows the maximum number of cards with the least paper waste.
Why can I not bring my children on the consignor shopping or special shopping times?
Several reasons, one of which is a safety issue. There are a lot of shoppers during these pre-public times. Children would get bumped, hit or hurt. We love children and do not want to see them in a situation that is not safe or in which they could easily get lost. It also makes for a better shopping experience to you the shopper.
Munchkin Junction defines Children as any child under the age of 10. No children will be allowed at the pre-public sale events. Children are allowed during the public sale events.
Which items are NOT accepted for the Fall Sale?
Swim suits, swimming suit covers, pool toys, beach toys, life jackets, sundresses, sun suits, shorts, short sets, sleeveless clothing, sandals, summer shoes, light T-shirts or any light summer type fabrics.
Which items are NOT accepted for the Spring Sale?
Coats, pull over sweaters, Halloween costumes, sweatshirts, boots, sleds, snow gear, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, any winter type fabrics like wool, corduroy, velvet, etc. Rule of thumb: Bring only items that are seasonally appropriate. When in doubt leave it out. If you wouldn't purchase it, no one else will either. Quality is important to Munchkin Junction.
Why are stuffed animals limited?
Stuffed animals do not sell as well and take up a large amount of space. Please select 5 of your best and CLEAN stuffed animals to bring to the sale.
Will baby-sitting be available during the sale?
No. Baby-sitting is not available and we ask that you keep your children close to you at all times for their safety during the public sale times.
**NEW** All car seats need to be inspected and have their expiration date checked! Most car seats have a "DO NOT USE AFTER month / year"stamped into them. This is commonly found on the bottom or side of the seat. There should also be a sticker or label with the model number and the date of manufacture on it. Most manufactures limit the lifetime of the seat to six years. Another place to find this information would be the owners manual or the manufactures website. If the expiration date has passed we will not sell it!
You as the seller are responsible to find out if your item is under recall. You may find a list of recalled items on the U.S. Consumer Safety Products Division's website. www.cpsc.gov Do not bring in any items that have been recalled. If we determine an item is on the recall list it will be taken off the sale floor and destroyed.
Can I bring my kids when I volunteer?
No, volunteering is fun but we do keep you very busy. You would not have adequate time to care for your children and volunteer at the same time.
Can I have someone else volunteer for me?
Yes, you may have your husband or another adult be a substitute for your scheduled volunteer time. Although, only one volunteer would be able to come to our volunteer shopping night.
Do I have to be a consignor to volunteer?
No, you do not have to be a consignor to volunteer at Munchkin Junction. Please read our volunteer page on our website and go to the Sign Up link to register as a volunteer.
We have two sales a year. A spring/summer sale and a fall/winter sale.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover. We do not accept personal checks. All sales are final.
We never know exactly what items will be at the sale until check-in starts, but if kids use it, we are likely to have it. We always have clothes in sizes from preemie to juniors, maternity, shoes and accessories, toys for children of all ages, outdoor toys, nursery & children's furniture, bedding, bath & feeding supplies, books, videos, games, strollers and so much more!
Our hard working volunteers get the opportunity to shop first. Our consignors shop and then our special shoppers have a designated shopping time. Special shoppers need to register on line to receive a pass for this event. Please note during these pre-sales before the public we do ask that you do not bring any children with you.
How do I sign up to become a consignor?
Simply select the Sign Up link on the left of the home page and follow the directions.
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