You’ve signed up to sell at a trendy trades Events consignment sale; now what?

We think it’s easy, but we know you’ll have questions, especially when you’re getting started. The BEST way to stay informed and to ask questions is to join our Facebook group just for trendy trades Sellers! FB MEMBERS GROUP

QUICK LINKS

SignUp for Team Shifts- just log into your MYCM account and select a shift that works for you to start receiving more commission!
Accepted Items List Accepted Items
Pricing Guide Pricing Guide Trendy Trades
Seller drop off seller drop off form

Event Details

DROP-OFF

When: Friday, March 20th, from 2:00–6:00 PM. Please pick a time that works for you on your MYCM account.
Seller Drop-Off Form: Once you’ve finished tagging your items, be sure to complete the Seller Drop-Off Form Seller drop off form
All items must be tagged and on a hanger to be accepted.
Organize your items by size and type to allow for an easier drop off
You will personally put your items on the sales floor.

PICK-UP

When: Sunday, March 22nd, from 4:00–5:30 PM. Any items not picked up by 5:30 PM will automatically be donated.
Sellers are responsible for walking the racks and the tables to collect their unsold items.

SELLER SHOPPING

As a seller, you get exclusive early access to shop before anyone else!

LUXE Shopping Pass: Each seller will receive ONE Luxe Shopping Pass for personal use, handed out during drop-off on Friday. Not planning to shop? Share the pass with a friend or family member so they can enjoy the perks!
When: Friday, March 21st, from 6:00–9:00 PM. (You must have a ticket to enter.)
Flexible Entry: Can’t make it at 6:00? No problem, come anytime after that and shop as often as you like throughout the weekend.
Weekend Access: All Sellers can also shop on Saturday and Sunday!

TICKETED SHOPPING - Tell your friends and Family!

Saturday Shopping from 10:00 PM-6:00 PM (Ticket Required): Shopping begins on Saturday with two ticket options available through Ticketleap Event Tickets

TWO SHOPPING OPTIONS:

Luxe Ticket - $10 (included in your Savvy Seller fee!)

Savvy Shopper - $5 (includes pre-sale times)

Sunday Shopping (No Ticket Needed):

General Shopping: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, March 23rd.
Discount Shopping: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM (most items will be 50% off!).

Pick up Information

If you plan on picking up any items that have not sold, you must do so on Sunday from 4:00 PM-5:30 PM. Any items not picked up will be donated.

Now, let’s walk through the process together.

In a nutshell: You’ll log in to our online site to create your own account. Once you create your account you will see a dashboard like this:

This page will allow you to Manage….

Psst! Worried it’s too much already? Ask about our VALET SELLER OPTION! ADD NOTES

You can give part of your commission to a seasoned seller who’s happy to help organize, tag, and display your items! If interested, Email season@trendy-trades.com

What Can I Sell?

We accept almost anything you’d need for a baby, kid, teen and women’s clothing! We also have some quality control measures in place to ensure every item meets our standards. Click HERE for a list of.Accepted Items

How Do I Know What Price To Charge?

We offer a suggested items Pricing Guide Trendy Trades, but you are free to set your own prices. REMEMBER: We do have a minimum price of $3, so bundle smaller price items together or leave lower-price items at home.
Generally, we suggest 30% to 40% of the original price, taking into consideration how popular the brand is, the level of wear, etc. Also consider how much you’d be willing to pay for the item if you were purchasing it at our event.
Everyday clothing brands (Old Navy, Carters, etc) should be less than Brand Name (Under Armour, Gap, etc.); Premium Brands (Patagonia, Carrhart, etc.) can likely be priced closer to 40% of original, depending on condition. Items that are NEW WITH TAGS (NWT) can be priced closer to the original, but should still reflect the fact they are being resold.
We highly encourage you to DISCOUNT as many items as possible. (TIP: Our data shows that items priced DISCOUNT: YES sell better on non-discount day and discount day, meaning you increase the chances your items sell at FULL PRICE!) Items marked DISCOUNT: YES sell for 50% off on our final day; they sell at full price before that. Items not marked DISCOUNT: YES will be sold at full price on our final day – but we’re telling you, the data says go with the DISCOUNT: YES if you want that item to sell!

MUST READ: OUR FULL PRICING GUIDELINE Here: Pricing Guide Trendy Trades

What Do I Need?

HANGERS: We require clothing to be on hangers.. Ask friends to give you hangers they don’t want back, ask stores if they have hangers to give away, or reach out in the Facebook group if you are in need.

NOTE: Onesies (little infant shirts with snaps on the bottom) do NOT hang. These will be placed on tables. These MUST be bundled together by using safety pins and sold as a set of TWO at a minimum. Please do NOT put these in bags.

PRINTER ACCESS: You will need access to the internet and to a printer for your tags.

OTHER MATERIALS: You might also want to create a ‘tagging kit’ of materials to attach your tags. Here are things we tend to keep on hand for tagging:

safety pins
Tagging gun tagging gun
string
zip/cable ties
packing tape
scissors
one hole punch
storage bags (clear, Ziploc, larger sizes)
cleaning wipes
magic eraser
pen/fine-tip marker
your color marker (see below)
black color marker
Card stock for printing ( paper can be used but card stock is preferred)

Your tags will be in this format:

How do I know how much I sell & how much I make?

At the end of each sale day, you can log into your MYCM account and see what items have sold. Just log into your account and click the Settlement report to see what you have sold throughout the day!

What you will make: trendy trades events offer a base commission of 50% of items sold. You can increase this rate up to 65% by becoming a crew member.

How can I earn more?.Being a trendy trades crew member means you come to Play Store with us! We love spending time with our awesome sellers and shoppers and we rely on your help to make the sale as fun and pretty as it is! For each four-hour shift you spend with us, you gain another 5% commission. (Max up to 15%.)

Being a crew member also means you get the earliest chance to shop the sale, too! Sign up in our account if you are interested.

We also love having a few men to help out with our set-up and tear-down shifts. Unfortunately, we can’t count a friend’s hours in your commission % BUT they can sign up & get early shopping privileges!

What else do I need to know?

Clothes must hang so that the top of the hanger looks like a question mark. Try to place the tag on the right side of the clothes. Attach at the seams or through existing tags or belt loops when possible (always when using a tagging gun).

You can combine two shirts, two pairs of pants, a shirt and pants, etc. as one outfit/item. Attach two hangers with a rubber band or zip tie, or just pin the items together. Please note on the tag if it’s more than one piece.

Other Do’s and Don’ts: ( helpful additional tips)

Clothes and shoes MUST have a size on the price tag. Attach shoes to each other.
Don’t place price tags inside plastic bags. Use packing tape or something similar to attach it to the outside.
Bags should be taped shut. Only clear, Ziploc-style bags should be used for packaging non-clothing items (clothing should NOT be bagged).
Books should be priced individually or tied together with string.
Blankets ROLLED and secured with an elastic band.
You should always include instructions if you have them – it helps items sell. For larger items (like a playpen or stroller) you can likely find a copy online to print if you need them.
Please include batteries where possible. Items priced $5 and more will be tested by our perfection pitstop team members.
If you’re not sure about how to tag an item, ask in our Facebook Sellers group or email us at Season@trendy-trades.com
NEVER cut or cover the barcode on the price tag as you will not get credit for the item.
Your Seller Number is yours for as long as you sell with us.

If you’re using a tagging gun, DO NOT tag in the middle of fabric. The plastic barb must go through a seam on the item, or it damages the item.
Check your clothing items for stains, wash, and check again in a well-lit area.
Clean any toys, shoes, etc you’re bringing to the sale. They sell better if they sparkle!

MyCM does not store price tags from one event to another. You will have to upload your items separately for each individual sale.
MyCM times out after 15 minutes of inactivity. If you need to step away, be sure to save or print your tags.
Tags MUST be printed on non-textured cardstock. (Easily purchased at Michaels, Staples, Wal-Mart, etc.) Plain and textured paper cause issues with scanning the barcodes.
IF you do not own a printer, you can save the files and send them to a printing company (such as Staples); the cost is similar to purchasing your own cardstock and printing.