Here are some guidelines to help as you prepare your items for the sale. Click here to see what is acceptable and not acceptable for the sale.

Supplies Needed

HANGERS – in order to protect your clothing items we only accept plastic hangers. Find plastic hangers at Wal-Mart, Target, Dollar Stores. Retail plastic hangers are acceptable too.

STRING TAGS – Avery White Marking Tags Strung (size 1.75 x 1.093 inches) are required on each item to affix our barcode labels to. You can find these at Wal-Mart, office supply stores, the Rhea Lana Store or large quantities may be purchased from Amazon.

You’ll also need re-sealable bags (for shoes, small toys, etc…), masking tape, scotch tape, sharpie, and safety pins. For large quantities of quality safety pins we recommend ordering from Cleaners Supply .

If you would like to print your barcodes at home you’ll need adhesive address labels size 1” X 2 5/8” (30 up). We recommend ordering from Amazon Here. Please note: all labels printed at home MUST be printed in color.

CLOTHING LIMITS & STRING TAGS

At Walmart: String Tags, 1 3/4 in. x 1 3/32 in., Pack Of 100. Tags are also available on the porch at 119 Woodland Dr. and 2402 Pathway in El Dorado AND in Camden at 139 Hwy 278B E (check with us first to make sure they are out). $2 for 100 Pins and $2 for 100 Tags.

The better they look AND smell, the better they sell! Please take time to wash and iron your clothes if necessary. Please check for stains, broken zippers, torn hemlines, etc. We will be double checking at the store and will not receive any item that is not in excellent condition. Use children's plastic hangers for sizes 10 and below. Use larger plastic hangers for sizes 12 and above. You may also use wire coated hangers as long as they are 'size appropriate.' NO METAL HANGERS, PLEASE! Plastic and wire-coated hangers can be purchased at discount stores. This makes shopping more pleasant for everyone!

Each consignor can bring 300 items per code!

WE DO LIMIT NEWBORN CLOTHING ITEMS (SIZES 0-9 MONTHS) TO 50 hanging ITEMS PER CONSIGNOR,25 HANGING CLOTHING ITEMS per gender in Girls JUNIOR (HIGH SCHOOL) and 25 HANGING CLOTHING ITEMS in BOYS JUNIOR ITEMS and NAME BRANDS only, MATERNITY CLOTHING ITEMS TO 15 ITEMS PER CONSIGNOR. We are also limiting shoes size 7+ (large size) to 8 pairs per consignor. YOU WILL DEFINITELY WANT TO BRING YOUR BEST ITEMS IN THESE CATEGORIES. Other sized shoes are limited to 15 per gender unless they are namebrand.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS THIS SEASON

We are receiving Spring/Summer ITEMS to include Infant, Children's, Junior and Maternity clothing and shoes for this sale. We will accept short sleeves & lightweight long sleeves (save winter themed and Christmas clothing for the next sale). We are accepting sleeveless, sundresses, swimsuits, and Easter and 4th of July outfits. Light-weight jackets are good for this sale. Save heavy coats for the next sale. Don't forget dress-up clothes and dance/sportswear. Don't forget to sell your tennis shoes, dress shoes, sandals and flip flops. Save boots for our next sale...Big sellers are also boutique outfits. Please group items together so that they will equal a value of at least $4.00. They may be pinned together on a hanger.

All pants must be hung on a pants hanger or pinned to a hanger, not folded over, as they tend to end up on the floor.

Safety pin/rubberband all sets and accessories securely together. TWO PIECE OUTFITS SHOULD INCLUDE EACH PIECE ON A SEPARATE HANGER, AND THEN RUBBERBAND THE HANGERS TOGETHER AT THE TOP. Both pieces need to be viewable without unpinning them.

Start cleaning out your closets!
Create a Spring/Summer tub with your children's BEST clothing AND shoes that they no longer wear. Don't forget sports attire, dress up outfits, pajamas, and play clothes in like-new condition. Shoppers love to buy high quality name brand and boutique items for less at our events. Nursery furniture, changing tables, gliders/rockers, bunk beds, and other children's furniture are among our most popular items. We also sell 95% of baby equipment and toys such as Jumparoos, high chairs, car seats, strollers, Bumbos, pack n plays, play kitchens, tool benches, and outdoor playsets!

SHOES MUST BE IN GREAT CONDITION

Please only bring your LIKE-NEW shoes! Please follow these simple instructions when preparing your shoes. First, PLEASE PUT YOUR CONSIGNOR NUMBER AND PRICE ON A PIECE OF MASKING TAPE ON THE BOTTOM OF EACH SHOE. Then safety pin the string tag to a shoe lace or through the shoe eyelet. Put the shoes and string tag inside a ziploc bag. PREFERRED PREP: You can also simply ziptie your shoes together if you don't want to use a bag. SHOES THAT ARE WORN, DIRTY OR HAVE SCUFF MARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is also a great idea to ziptie shoes together so they do not get separated. Again, we are limiting size 7+ (larger sizes) to 8 pairs per gender per consignor. We are limiting other sizes to 15 pairs per gender per consignor.

BEDDING

We will no longer be accepting bedding, but we WILL still be accepting blankets, crib and toddler bed sheets & pack & play/changing table covers! We are NO LONGER accepting Prom or Formal Dresses. We are NO LONGER accepting Breast Pumps.

BLANKETS

Hang and pin blankets over hangers so that shoppers can see them. If they are small receiving blankets, group 2 or 3 together in a ziploc bag and seal with clear plastic tape. Safety pin tag to ziploc bag.

LOOSE ITEMS

Bottles, bibs, rattles, socks, bows, etc group together appropriately in ziploc bags. Seal with clear packing tape. Pin tag to ziploc bag. It also helps to write your consignor number and price on the ziploc with a Sharpie in case the tag comes off during the sale. *We cannot accept used bottle nipples or pacifiers. Those need to be new and in the package*

NEW: We are no longer accepting Breast Pumps except Willow and Elvie!

TOYS, FURNITURE AND BABY EQUIPMENT

FIRST, PLEASE WRITE YOUR CONSIGNOR NUMBER AND A PRICE ON A PIECE OF MASKING TAPE AND ATTACH TO THE ITEM. This will allow us to sell your item if the tag happens to fall off. All items 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 it will not sell. Games should be taped closed. Puzzles, books, videos and small toys should be grouped accordingly and put in ziploc bags. Secure with clear packing tape and pin tag to the ziploc bag. It is also good to write your consignor number and info on the ziploc bag with a Sharpee in case the tag comes off. Puzzles should be wrapped securely in clear Saran wrap to keep the pieces intact. TOYS NOT PACKAGED APPROPRIATELY WILL BE TURNED AWAY.

We will only accept Disney or other name brand stuffed animals in like new condition.

Large Little Tikes Toys and Furniture are in high demand! When tagging large toys it is best to also attach a piece of masking tape to the toy with your consignor information. This will enable us to sell your toy even if the tag comes off! We sell 95% of Toys, Furniture and Baby Equipment!

Toy recall information- Due to the high number of toy recalls during the past year, we will be inspecting toys very carefully. We reserve the right to pull any toy that we think might have been recalled. To help us, please do not bring any toys that have been subject to a recall. A helpful resource is made available by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Click here.

CAR SEATS

Your car seat must have been manufactured within the past five years. It must not be subject to recall or have been in an accident. You may check the following website for current recalls: www.carseat.org/Recalls/179NP.pdf All seat covers and straps must be thoroughly cleaned. You will be asked to sign a car seat waiver stating your car seat has all the pieces and is in excellent condition and not more than five years old. Car seats will be closely inspected for safety reasons.

FURNITURE

Certain furniture is very popular! In addition to wonderful children's furniture, now we are carrying furniture for your entire home. In an effort to maintain excellent quality we will be very selective in the items we accept. Questions on this, email melissa@rhealana.com before bringing.

"Because of our high regard for the safety of children and in light of the recent ruling by the CPSC, Rhea Lana's Inc. will no longer be accepting ANY cribs manufactured before December 2010. Cribs manufactured between December 2010 and June 28, 2011, must have a certificate of compliance and not be recalled to be consigned with Rhea Lana's. Any crib manufactured after June 28, 2011, and has not been recalled, can be consigned as long as it meets Rhea Lana's quality standards." ~statement released by Rhea Lana's Inc. (7-12-11)

If you have any questions we’ll be happy to help! Contact Melissa Polk at melissa@rhealana.com.