There's many questions. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about our Sweet Peas Consignment Event as a Shopper and/or Consignor.
The concept is quite simple: hundreds of families clean out the things they don’t need, so you can come and buy the things you do need, …AND they get paid to do it! If you haven’t experienced Consignment Sale shopping, then you’re in for a real treat.
Honestly, who knows...that’s the beauty of it. No two sales are ever the same, so expect to find a vast array of items that somewhere, somehow have something to do with children. You’re likely to find things you never knew existed, and things suddenly you can’t live without. But one thing is certain, from pregnancy to High School – Sweet Peas has you covered! And we've even thrown in a little for you and your husband also!
Absolutely! Everyone is welcome to shop once the sale opens to the public at 8:00am Saturday morning, (see 'Schedule' for complete dates). The sale will run Saturday thru Tuesday with Tuesday being Half Price Day! That’s 4 whole days to shop!
My goodness NO! At Sweet Peas, quality and organization are top priorities. We check all consigned items for quality, returning or removing those that don't meet our standards. Items are categorized and sized for a positive shopping experience.
NO, except for one case. Consignors set their own prices by deciding what they think is a fair asking price, and we can't change them. The exception is our Tuesday half-off sale from 8am-6pm, (see 'Schedule' for date), where consignors choose whether their items participate by marking 'ND' for no discount. Items that are blank in the lower left hand corner will be discounted the entire day on Saturday. Refer to image.
Sure, the bigger the better! Storage totes and laundry baskets work great, but if you don't have anything to bring with you we provide large blue Ikea totes for you to use while shopping. Please just return them when you are done.
We do not have dressing rooms, but if you ask we will permit you to go to the bathroom to try on items. Others prefer to bring children’s measurements and a measuring tape.
Once the sale opens to the public children are always welcome, they are after all some of our best customers – no one can motivate and negotiate purchases better than a child with their eyes on a prize. However there are rules regarding children that must be followed, not just to protect the property of our consignors, but to ensure the safety of the child and our shoppers as well. They are as follows:
Rule #1
It is not a playground, (it just looks like one). Many of our larger items and equipment may not be fully assembled to simplify dis-assembling once the item is purchased creating no danger in a normal shopping environment, but potentially hazardous to anyone who climbs it. This rule also applies to any and all of our racks and fixtures – which should not be treated like monkey bars. We are only in this location twice a year and do not have the luxury of having things bolted to the walls.
Rule #2
The property of our consignors must be respected at all times. Children may not open bags to play with the items inside which can very easily get separated, mixed-up, scattered, and lost. Children may not play with toys or any other item in a manner which could lead to damage or destruction of the item. Parents, please be advised, if this occurs you will be asked to purchase the item, out of fairness to our consignors who've trusted us with their things.
Rule #3
Children’s actions may not in any way cause or create a potentially dangerous or uncomfortable situation for other shoppers. Examples are; sending a skateboard zooming across the floor and under racks to see how far it can go, getting on a bike or riding toy and circling laps around the room- narrowly missing shoppers toes, grabbing brother and two full size strollers and having stroller races, (or better yet, playing ‘chicken’) up and down the aisles, sword fights, a fast pitch game of catch.
A consignor is someone who brings their gently used items to us, (that have been prepared in accordance with our guidelines), on one of our designated drop-off dates so that Sweet Peas can sell the items on their behalf. Once you’ve become a consignor you’re entitled to incentives not available to anyone else. Consignors get early shopping privileges before the doors open to the public – an entire night dedicated just to them.
No, once you’re finished at drop-off you’re free to go. Sweet Peas handles all the rest so that you don’t have to. However, for those of you that want to stay, we have lots of Pod Member shifts available. You can sign up for those right here through our website, or call/text us at (931) 265-2476 to schedule. Oh, did I forget to mention, Pod Members get to shop even earlier!!
Every consignor retains ownership of their items until the item is purchased, (however once your items are checked into the sale you may not come and get them until the sale is over). All unsold items are returned to consignors on pick-up day, unless the consignor has chosen to donate remaining items.
Sweet Peas consignors are paid 70% of the selling price for all items sold. The amount you make is entirely based on the quality and quantity of items you bring, and your adherence to our guide-lines and suggestions. We’ll do our best to guide you with helpful information and tips, what you do with that information is up to you. As far as fees are concerned, there aren't any!
Easy! Text Cortney at (931) 265-2476 for your Consignor number. Click Sign Me Up, follow registration, and enjoy new features. Create bar-coded tags online with your consignor number, print on white cardstock (60lb or heavier) at home (8 tags per page). You’ll be able to watch and manage your inventory, and even check your sales at the end of each day.
Yes! Although you're already in our system, you'll still need to register for the current seasons sale. This gives you access to our online tagging and the sign-up page for Pod Member shifts.
Yes! Please enter the same consignor number you were issued the first time you consigned with Sweet Peas. This will help us merge old records with new for book-keeping. It's also essential for anyone who stores unsold items (already tagged), from previous Sweet Peas sales to be able to bring those items (making sure they're seasonally appropriate of course), to drop-off with all their newly prepared items. If you have forgotten you consignor number, just let us know and we'll get it for you.
Absolutely not! The key is reading the 'Preparing for the Sale' info on our website. Detailed instructions are there to make your job smoother, ensuring a uniform, organized sale that attracts repeat shoppers. Whether you’re conquering ‘Rubbermaid mountain’ once and for all, or you’re selectively parting with a handful of items, these instructions are there to help you. The end result is a sale that is uniform in appearance, feels clean and well organized – and keeps our shoppers coming back
Because it's most effective! At Sweet Peas, we insist on correct hanging for your benefit and ours. Two-piece outfits missing pieces are hard to sell, and we avoid finding random items on the floor. Incorrectly used hangers lead to lost pieces and frustration. Clippie hangers and improper pants hangers cause items to slip, get removed, or take up unnecessary space. Consistency in preparation makes everything from check-in to shopping much smoother.
How about if I price it a little less and then the person that buys it can take it home and clean it? Yuck! Absolutely not!! If you bring dirty items to check-in no one is going to buy them because we’re going to send them right back home with you, regardless of price. Every high chair, tennis shoe, baby doll needs to be wiped down or washed unless they’re in like new condition. If you get to check-in and realize you missed a spot, (or forgot) we will have cleaning supplies available for you to use.
We don't expect perfection; that's why we have a screening process. If unsure about acceptability, check 'Preparing for the Sale' In the past, we pulled items from the floor discreetly, but the volume became unmanageable. Our intention is not to offend; we prioritize the sale's integrity. It's easy to miss details like stains, and space limitations also factor in. By accepting the best items, we ensure quality on the racks as expected by you and all our shoppers.
One word…SPACE! Our room is already full each sale, by accepting both Fall and Winter, and Spring and Summer items at the same time we’d be doubling the inventory which is just NOT an option!
Well, there’s no limit (with a couple of exceptions), but remember QUALITY IS KEY, NOT QUANTITY! The only items that have a specific limit are women’s clothing with a limit of 10 items, men's 5 items, men and women shoes 5 pairs each, and stuffed animals with a limit of 5 (this does not include stuffed toys that are battery operated, play music etc.).
NO!! Please, for goodness sake, remember that this is and will remain a family friendly shopping environment. Be very selective about the content of items such as videos, DVD’s, books, computer and video games, music, etc.. An ‘R’ rating is a pretty good indication that it’s not suitable for children, anything ‘PG13’ will be carefully considered. We reserve the right to not accept/pull off the selling floor any item we feel may be questionable.
No! The shoppers don’t know who you are, but we do. Be mindful of issues specific to your items. We don't expect perfection, but intentional deception is not okay. Minor flaws are fine, but unusable items are not allowed. Sweet Peas can exclude consignors not adhering to this policy.
We recommend finding childcare for the pre-sale, but understand issues may arise. Children are allowed if well-supervised and respectful of others, though this policy may change if problems arise.So, as a courtesy to our consignors we will allow children provided they are well supervised, and they in no way infringe upon the rights of the other consignors. We urge consignors to consider the safety of the child/children first and foremost. Consignor night is very crowded and extremely busy!
All payments will be entered into our bank website within two weeks of the sale's end date. The bank then mails the payment checks to you. These last few sales have been record breaking sales, so it has taken a bit longer to get everyone paid. But that's a good thing, so just be patient, I promise everyone will get paid! :)
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