Question 1

What is a consignment sale?

Accepted Answer

A children's consignment sale is an event where families sell their outgrown children's items alongside hundreds of other local families.

Little Light Children’s Consignment handles the advertising, setup, checkout process, and sale operations so you can earn money on items your family no longer need.

Question 2

How much money can I make?

Accepted Answer

Every consignor's earnings are different, but many families are surprised by how much they earn.

Spring 2026 By The Numbers:
✨ Average consignor earned: $463
✨ Top consignor earned: $3,176
✨ 15 consignors earned over $1,000
The more quality items you bring, the greater your earning potential.

Question 3

Who can consign?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can consign!

Consigning allows you to earn more than most consignment stores offer without the hassle of garage sales, online marketplaces, meetups, or shipping.

Question 4

How do I become a consignor?

Accepted Answer

Getting started is easy:
Register as a consignor.
Enter your items online.
Print and attach your tags.
Drop off your items.
Shop the presale.
Get paid after the sale.
We provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.

Question 5

Do I have to be present during the sale?

Accepted Answer

No.

Once you complete drop-off, we'll handle the rest. You're welcome to come back and shop during the presale and public sale.

Question 6

How long does it take to enter items?

Accepted Answer

Most sellers can enter an item in less than a minute.

Once you've entered a few items, the process becomes very quick and easy.
Many consignors enter items over several weeks leading up to the sale.

Question 7

What can I sell?

Accepted Answer

We accept a wide variety of children's items, including:
• Children's clothing (newborn through teen)
• Shoes and accessories
• Toys, games, and puzzles
• Books
• Baby equipment and gear
• Nursery items
• Feeding and nursing items
• Outdoor toys and ride-ons
• Seasonal items
If it's child-related, there's a good chance we accept it!

We also accept
• Maternity clothing
• Select women's clothing
• Select men's clothing

All items must be clean, complete, in excellent condition, and meet current safety standards.  Restrictions apply for recalled, expired, or unsafe items.

Question 8

What condition should my items be in?

Accepted Answer

All items should be:
✔ Clean
✔ Odor-free
✔ Free of stains
✔ Free of holes
✔ Free of excessive wear or pilling
✔ Working properly
✔ Seasonally appropriate
Items that do not meet our quality standards may be rejected at drop-off or removed from the sales floor.

Question 9

Do you accept all brands?

Accepted Answer

For children's items, we accept all brands as long as they meet our quality standards. Items should be clean, current, and free of stains, holes, excessive wear, and pilling.

For maternity, women's, and men's items, additional brand and quality guidelines may apply.

Condition matters more than the label, and we reserve the right to reject any item that does not meet our standards.

Question 10

What sells best?

Accepted Answer

Some of our best-selling categories include:
• Toys
• Books
• Baby equipment
• Seasonal clothing
• Boutique clothing
• Shoes
Items that are clean, current, and reasonably priced typically sell best.

Question 11

What does it cost to consign?

Accepted Answer

A non-refundable registration fee of $12 is due when you register. This fee helps cover event expenses such as venue rental, advertising, equipment, and supplies.

Little Light also includes a small built-in event support amount in shopper pricing. This does not reduce consignor earnings or affect consignor percentages.

Question 12

What percentage do I earn?

Accepted Answer

Consignors earn:
• 65% — Consign only
• 70% — Consign + complete 1 volunteer shift
• 75% — Consign + complete 2 volunteer shifts
Volunteer shifts are completely optional.

Question 13

How many items can I enter?

Accepted Answer

The maximum inventory limit is 300 items per consignor.

While it may be tempting to bring everything you have, quality matters more than quantity. Clean, current, well-priced items consistently outperform large quantities of lower-quality inventory.

In fact, many of our top sellers from the Spring 2026 sale brought fewer items than other consignors but earned more because they focused on desirable brands, excellent condition, and competitive pricing.

When deciding what to bring, ask yourself:
"Would I be excited to buy this at a consignment sale?"
A smaller, well-curated inventory often leads to better results than simply bringing more items. 💛

Question 14

When is the inventory deadline?

Accepted Answer

All inventory must be entered before the inventory lock deadline listed for the current sale.

No inventory changes may be made after the system locks.

Question 15

How do I enter my items?

Accepted Answer

We use MyConsignmentManager for inventory entry and tagging.

You'll enter your item description, size, and price online, then print your tags on white cardstock and attach them securely to each item.

MyConsignmentManager creates the tags for you as you enter the information for each item.

Question 16

How should I price my items?

Accepted Answer

Most items sell best between 25%–40% of original retail value.

New-with-tags items, boutique brands, and larger equipment may support higher pricing.

Question 17

Can I see what I've sold?

Accepted Answer

Yes! One of the most exciting parts of the sale is watching your earnings grow.

At the end of each sale day, we'll update the system so you can log into your consignor account and see which items sold and track your current earnings.

Sales are updated nightly and are not available in real time during shopping hours.

Question 18

What if my tag falls off?

Accepted Answer

We make every effort to identify and credit tagged items.

Properly securing tags is the consignor's responsibility, so be sure all tags are attached securely before drop-off.

Question 19

Do I have to volunteer?

Accepted Answer

No.

Volunteer shifts are completely optional, but they do come with great perks including increased earnings and early shopping access.

Question 20

What happens to my unsold items?

Accepted Answer

When entering your inventory, you'll have the option to check the "Donate" box for each item.

Items marked Donate that remain unsold during the regular sale may be included in our Blowout Sale, with proceeds benefiting a local organization.

Any remaining donated items are then distributed to local community organizations and foster families.

Items not marked Donate must be picked up during the designated consignor pickup window.

Question 21

What happens if I miss pickup?

Accepted Answer

Items not picked up during the designated pickup window become the property of Little Light Children’s Consignment and may be donated.

Question 22

How and when do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

Consignor earnings are sent via e-check within approximately one week after the sale concludes.

Question 23

Still have questions?

Accepted Answer

We're happy to help!
📧 littlelightconsignment.ms@gmail.com

Join our Consignor Facebook Group for seller tips, reminders, and support throughout the season.

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