Tiny Tots Sellerpedia

Everything you need to prepare, price, tag, drop off, and sell your items successfully.

🏁 Getting Started

Welcome!

Thanks for choosing to sell with Tiny Tots! Whether you're a first-time seller or a returning pro, this guide will walk you through every step of the selling process.

Check out our Tagging Guides for additional videos.

Register as a Seller

Register through our online seller system. After registering, you'll receive a seller number and password that you can continue using for future sales.

Using the Seller Portal, you'll be able to:

Enter and manage inventory
Print item tags
Select a drop-off appointment
Choose whether items will be discounted
Choose whether unsold items will be donated
Review seller agreement
Review unsold reports at the end of the sale.
Review sold and donation report after the sale and after seller reconciliation has taken place.

The $22 seller registration fee is non-refundable.

Returning Sellers

Selling again? You can transfer items from previous sales into your current inventory (only if season appropriate). If any information changes, simply update the item and print a new tag.

Remove old tags before attaching new ones. Items with duplicate tags may be removed from the sales floor.

Inventory Limits

Minimum consignment: 10 items
General clothing: Up to 30 items per specific size
Baby sizes, 0–12 months: Up to 30 total items per gender
Maternity: Up to 10 items

View our inventory limits cheat sheet for reference.

What Can I Sell?

Tiny Tots accepts gently loved and new items for babies, children, teens and expecting parents.

Accepted categories include:

Clothing (kids sizes newborn-16 youth)
Shoes (infant / toddler sizes, kids sizes 1-13)
Accessories (socks, hair bows, ties, hats, belts, etc.)
Toys
Books
Games & Puzzles
Baby Equipment
Nursery Furniture
Outdoor Toys
Sporting Goods & Gear
Dance and gymnastics garments
Room Décor
Maternity
Feeding Items
Travel Gear
Strollers
High Chairs
Exersaucers
Car Seats (meeting current guidelines)

Seasonal items only.

Spring Sale = Spring & Summer (Swim at Spring sale only)

Fall Sale = Fall & Winter (Winter gear at Fall sale only)

Denim is accepted year-round.

Costumes at Both Sales Please save any Halloween specific costumes for the Fall (ex. Vampire/Ghost/Witch, etc.) Dress Up Costumes are accepted in the Spring.

Items We Cannot Accept

Please do not bring:

Dirty or stained items
Broken or incomplete items
Recalled products
Cribs
Mattresses
Personalized items
Traditional stuffed animals
Formula
Open diaper packages
Breast pumps
VHS tapes
CDs
Non-maternity women's clothing
Expired or unsafe car seats

Quality Matters

Before listing an item, ask yourself:

Would I buy this?

Items should be:

✓ Clean

✓ Complete

✓ In working order

✓ Current in style

✓ Free of odors

✓ Free of stains

✓ Free of holes or excessive wear

✓ Safe and not recalled

Seller Tips

The biggest sellers are often:

Toys
Books
Furniture
Outdoor play equipment
Baby gear

Don't focus only on clothing!

📦 Preparing Your Items

Supplies You'll Need

Gather these supplies before you begin:

White cardstock
Plastic hangers
Safety pins
Painter's tape
Packing tape
Zip ties
Zip-top bags
Ribbon or string
Plastic wrap
Fresh batteries
Basic tools for furniture

We will NOT be able to sell any item without a tag.

Preparing Clothing

Inspect carefully in bright light.
Hang on plastic hangers.
Remove stains and wrinkles.
Attach tag near the upper right.
Group outfits when appropriate.
Sort by gender and size.

Preparing Shoes

Clean thoroughly. We are very picky about shoes, they must be clean and in good condition.
Zip tie pairs together.
Or place inside a clear bag. Shoes in boxes don't sell well.
Attach tag securely.

Preparing Toys

Toys MUST include ALL parts.
Test functionality.
Install batteries. Toys without working batteries will be removed from the sales floor and returned to you. Dollar stores sell very inexpensive batteries.
We only accept talking and interactive stuffed animal-type toys in like-new condition. No regular stuffed animals, please.
Bag loose pieces.
Attach tag securely.

Games & Puzzles

Must be complete.
Wrap puzzles in plastic wrap.
Tape on the back only.
Some puzzles are made from paper. DO NOT attach the tag to the paper front, as it can rip the puzzle pieces.

Books

Use blue painter's tape and attach the tag to the top front of the book. Other types of tape can damage paperback covers when removed.
Bundle similar books together. Use twine, string, or ribbon and wrap them like a present. Do not use rubber bands, as they do not work well."

DVDs

Correct case
Working disc
No R-rated movies

Small Items

Bag together:

Bibs
Bottles
Hair accessories
Cups
Small toys

Large Items

Infant equipment, large outdoor toys, etc. - attach the tag using packing tape, or zip ties.
Attach a small piece of tape on the bottom of the item with your seller number and selling price. If the tag is lost/missing, we will still know who the item belongs to.
Large Little Tykes toys and furniture are in high demand!
Must be clean and in working order (batteries included.) Small parts must be bagged and attached to the main part very securely. If parts get separated the item will not sell.

Furniture & Equipment

Assemble completely
Bring hardware
Include manuals if available (If you no longer have the manual, you can often download it from the manufacturer's website. This also helps buyers see the original retail price and understand what a great deal they're getting.)
Test before bringing
No cribs are accepted.

Room Décor

Attach tags using tape or safety pins unless the item is large or wooden furniture.
For wooden furniture, punch a hole in the tag and attach it with string or ribbon.
Do not use tape on wood furniture, especially painted wood furniture.
Window treatments must include measurements.
Artwork and photo frames should have the tag taped to the front of the glass, preferably in the upper right-hand corner. Because of how artwork is displayed, buyers often cannot find tags if they are placed on the back.
Canvas artwork or pieces without glass should have the tag attached to the back to avoid damaging the artwork.
Blue painter's tape works best.

Car Seats

Car seats must meet all current safety and quality requirements:

Manufactured within the past six years
At least one year remaining before expiration
Never involved in an accident
Not subject to a recall
All straps and covers fully functional and thoroughly cleaned

Car seats that do not meet these requirements will be removed from the sales floor.

🏷️ Pricing & Tagging

Pricing Your Items

Minimum price: $3
Price in 50¢ increments
Most items sell best between 25–33% of retail value

Factors to consider:

Brand
Condition
Original price
Demand
Whether it's new with tags

Bundling similar items often increases sales.

View our pricing guide for reference.

Discounting Items

You can choose to have an item discounted during the 50% Off Sale.

Any item you choose to discount must be selected in the seller portal before the sale, and the printed tag will automatically include a star indicating the item is discounted.

Items marked "No Discount" should be priced competitively.

Donating Unsold Items

You may choose to donate unsold items instead of picking them up. This MUST be done ahead of time in the seller portal prior to drop off.

Donation items receive a "D" on the tag.

Entering Inventory

For every item:

Select category
Select size
Write a clear description
Enter price
Select discount option
Select donation option
Save

Writing Great Descriptions

Good: Pink Carter's Floral Pajama Set (2-piece)

Not good: Shirt

Descriptions help identify lost tags.

Printing Tags

Print on white cardstock
Six per page
Full size
Dark ink
Blank backs
Do not resize

Tagging Rules

One tag per item
Don't cover the barcode
Secure tags well
Never use straight pins

Use:

Safety pins
Painter's tape
Packing tape
Zip ties
String

We cannot sell items without tags.

🚗 Drop-Off Day

Schedule Your Appointment

Choose your drop-off appointment through the Seller Portal.

Before You Arrive

Group similar items together (books, toys, shoes, baby gear, etc.) before arriving to speed up drop-off.

Sort clothing by size
Group non-clothing items
Double-check tags
Assemble furniture
Bring manuals
Test batteries

Drop-Off Process

All items are inspected at drop-off for:

Quality
Seasonality
Safety
Correct tagging
Proper preparation

Choose one of two drop-off options:

1. Wait for Inspection
Remain on-site while your items are reviewed. Any declined items will be returned to you immediately.

2. Drop & Go
Leave your items without waiting for inspection. Any declined items will be donated.

Seller Presale

Every registered seller receives 2 Seller Presale passes.

Each shopper entering Seller Presale needs their own pass.

🛍️ During the Sale

Relax—we handle the selling!

You do not need to stay during the event.

You can log into your seller account anytime to track sales.

Please note: Tiny Tots cannot guarantee against lost, damaged or separated tags.

💰 Pickup & Payment

Picking Up Unsold Items

If you selected pickup:

Print out your unsold item report and bring it with you at pick up.
Arrive during the scheduled pickup window.
Visit Lost & Found if needed.
Review the Pulled for Quality area.
Check out before leaving.

Can't make it?

Send a friend with:

Seller number
Unsold item report
Phone number
Email address

Seller Commissions

Most sellers earn:

55% of every sale

Top sellers who meet quality and participation requirements may earn:

60% commission

Getting Paid

Payments are issued via eCheck after the sale.

Please allow the posted processing period for payment.

Items returned because of undisclosed defects or missing pieces may result in a seller fee.

✅ Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Register and Log In

Register to become a Tiny Tots seller and pay the non-refundable $22 seller registration fee.

After registering, log in to the Seller Portal using your seller number and password. You can continue using the same seller number and password for future sales.

When entering inventory, you may choose whether each unsold item should be donated. Items selected for donation will display a “D” on the printed tag.

Seller registration fees are non-refundable, including if you register but do not participate in the sale.

Step 2: Sort Your Items

Before entering inventory, organize clothing by gender and size.

Group other merchandise by category, such as:

Shoes and accessories
Toys and crafts
Games and puzzles
Books and DVDs
Baby equipment
Furniture and outdoor items

Sorting first will make entering inventory, tagging, packing, and drop-off much easier.

Step 3: Open Your Inventory

Log in to the Seller Portal and select:

Work With My Consigned Items

From there, you can begin adding merchandise to your inventory.

Step 4: Enter Each Item

For every item:

Select the appropriate category.
Select the correct size, when applicable.
Write a clear, descriptive item description.
Enter the price in $0.50 increments.
Choose whether the item may be discounted.
Choose whether the item should be donated if unsold.
Click Submit Item.

Description Tips

Use enough detail to identify the item if the tag becomes separated.

Good: Pink Carter’s floral two-piece pajama set
Not enough detail: Shirt

Pricing Tips

Most items sell best when priced at approximately 25–33% of their original retail value.

Consider:

Brand
Age
Condition
Original retail price
Current demand
Whether the item is new with tags
What you would realistically pay for it secondhand

Like-new and premium items may be priced higher. Older or more well-loved items should be priced lower.

Discounting

Select the discount option if you would like the item to be eligible for the designated 50% Off Sale.

Discount-eligible items will display a star on the printed tag.

Items marked “No Discount” should be distinctive and competitively priced.

Donating

Select the donation option if you would like an unsold item donated after the sale.

Donation-selected items will display a “D” on the printed tag.

Step 5: Print Your Tags

When your inventory is ready, select one of the Print Tags options in the Seller Portal.

Printing requirements:

Use white or very light cardstock.
Print six tags per page.
Print at full size.
Keep the reverse side of each tag blank.
Use dark ink so barcodes scan clearly.
Do not shrink or resize tags.
Do not print on both sides.

Make sure your printer has adequate ink and that every barcode is crisp and readable.

Step 6: Make Any Corrections

Do not handwrite changes to a printed tag.

If you need to change an item’s price, description, discount status, donation status, update the item in the Seller Portal and print a new tag.

Remove the old tag before attaching the replacement. Tag information cannot be changed after the item has been checked into the sale.

Step 7: Cut and Attach Your Tags

Cut apart the printed tags and securely attach one tag to each item.