FAQ's

Are children allowed at the public sale? Children are allowed at the sale but please keep the following in mind: It will be VERY crowded and aisles will be narrow making it hard to maneuver strollers. Parents are asked to keep their children close. Please do not allow them to play with the toys. If your child breaks an item we will ask you to buy it (it wouldn't be fair to our seller otherwise). What methods of payment will you accept? We will accept cash, checks, and Visa/Mastercard at this sale. A valid drivers license will be required for all checks. The check writer's name and address must be pre-printed on the check. A $35 fee will be accessed for all returned checks or cancelled checks. Who is eligible to shop the preview Sale? Volunteers who work during the Pre-Sale Thursday evening (6:30-10:30 PM Thursday) may shop Thursday between 5:15 - 6:15.  Volunteers who work at least one 4 hour shift but NOT actually during the Pre-Sale may shop Thursday 6:30pm - 9:00pm followed by consignors and Registered New Moms at 7:30 pm - 9:00pm. Am I permitted to bring a basket, bag or something else to fill while I shop? You are welcome to bring a basket (laundry or other), box/bin or any bag that looks like a shopping bag.  Pa Kids Market also offers jumbo sized reusable bags at a nominal fee. Are strollers permitted? Strollers and wagons are permitted. Please remember that our aisles will be narrow and packed with great children's items. YOU MAY BE ASKED TO CHECK AND TAG YOUR STROLLERS  AT THE DOOR. What is a children's consignment sale? A children's consignment sale is a GREAT way for you to rid your home of the things your children have outgrown and earn some money. We are not a garage sale and you do not have to be present during the sale to sell your items. You are consigning with us for two days (versus a season in a traditional store). We sell items on your behalf and handle everything from the venue & advertising to merchandising and shopper payments.   How can I register to become a consignor? If you would like to register for the upcoming sale please click the link below. Registration How much will I earn on my items? You will earn 70 % on all of your sold items (less a $10.00 registration fee deducted from your check). You can earn up to 80% by participating in the referral incentives and/or volunteering. Click below for more information about volunteering and the referral incentives. Referral Incentives Volunteers Items are offered for sale at full price on, Friday. Select items are offered at half price to the public Saturday. You are NOT required to sell your items at the half price sale. See Consignor pages for more information. Why should I consign rather than sell at a garage sale?  Pa Kids Market  has many advantages over garage sales. First, we offer many children's items in all different categories under one roof. A person would have to shop garage sales all year to find what they will at one of our events. Another advantage is quality. We inspect all items prior to putting them on the sales floor. People know they will find quality, name-brand items at our sale. People are willing to pay a little more for quality name-brand items when they know they are in excellent condition.   What can I consign? You may sell just about anything baby or child related. Items include, but are not limited to, clothing, shoes, outerwear, bathing suits, dress-up, toys, uniforms, books, videos/DVDs, infant gear, outdoor play, bikes, infant furniture, maternity clothing/accessories and more. Refer to our Consignor - What to Sell page for specifics. What to Sell May I consign maternity clothing? Yes. They must be a current style and meet the same quality standards as the children's clothing. Is there a minimum limit of items I may consign? Yes. There is a minimum of 15 items you must consign. We reserve the right to limit the number of identical items if space becomes limited. We accept items on a first-come-first-serve basis.  There is a 350 item maximum limit.  There is a limit of 25 pairs shoes/boots per consignor.   Are there items that you will NOT accept from consignors? Yes. We will not accept items that we deem are not in very good to excellent condition. Clothing must be free from stains, tears, pulls, fading, smoke/pet odor, and excessive wear. We will not accept undergarments, breast pumps, or stuffed animals. No fast food toys. No car seats older than 5 years from the manufacture date .  If the manufacturor's date tag has been removed we will not accept the car seat.  No cribs with sides that go down unless they have the conversion kit included.  Any item that does not meet our strict criteria will be returned to you at check-in.  There are donation boxes available at check-in if you do not want to take items home and want to donate them to a local charity.  Outdated car seats may not be donated.   How do I know what to price my items? You must price each item for at least $1 and prices must increase in 50 cent increments. We offer you some pricing suggestions on the website but as a general rule, you should price things 1/4 - 1/3 their original retail price. Popular or name brand items can be priced higher. You are the best judge, price an item for no more than you would be willing to pay it.   Where can I find children's hangers? You will need child size hangers which can be found at most local children's clothing stores including the Dollar Store and WalMart.  Some stores like the Disney store and Target will give children's hangers away to you if they are asked.   How can I earn the highest commission -80%? Consignors earn a minimum of 70%. You will earn 75% when you volunteer to work three 4-hour shifts.  You can earn up to 80% by working 5 or more 4-hour shifts or participating in the referral incentives. Click below for information on volunteering and referral incentives. Referral Incentives Volunteers What is my consignor- Seller ID- number? When you register you will be assigned a consignor number. This enables Pa Kids Market to credit the sale of your consigned item to you. Click below to register for the upcoming sale. Registration When and where should I drop off my items before the sale? Items must be dropped off at Linglestown Life United Methodist Church on the Wednesday evening or Thursday morning/afternoon prior to the sale. Please click below for important information regarding drop off. Drop Off Procedures Will I need an appointment to drop off things? Yes.  You must sign up for a drop off time and arrive at the beginning of your time slot. Please allow at least 30 minutes.  Do I have to pick up my items after the sale? No. You can choose to donate all or some of your items. However, We CANNOT store your items after the sale. If you would like your unsold items returned, you MUST pick them up between 4:15 - 4:45 PM on Saturday, the designated pick up time. Any items that have not been picked up after the designated times become the property of Pa Kids Market  and will be donated to a charity of our choice. Sorry, there are NO EXCEPTIONS to this as we must be out of the facility and cannot store your items.   By what time on Saturday do items have to be picked up? Consignors must pick up any items they want back on the Saturday of the sale between 4:15 PM - 4:45PM. Doors will close at 4:45PM--- Sorry, No Exceptions!  Any items left after 4:45PM on Saturday become the property of Pa Kids Market and will be donated to a charity of our choice on Saturday.  We will NOT be calling to remind you to pick up your items.  It is your responsibility to be there BEFORE 4:45 PM.  We must be out of the facility at 5:00 PM.   Will Pa Kids Market  provide a tax receipt of items I donated? No, we do not have the capability to do this.   When will I receive payment for my sold items? Checks will be mailed within 10 days of the close of the sale to the address on the self- addressed stamped envelope you provided at check-in. Please note a check not cashed within 30 days of issue will be cancelled and funds will revert back to Pa Kids Market.   Can I get my tags back? No.  Pa Kids Market does not keep the tags from the items sold at the sale.   Will you provide me with a list of items that sold? Within 7 days after the sale, you will be able to go online to the consignor log-in page and view your sold inventory list.   What if I find that an item is missing? We do our best to keep tabs on every item that comes through our doors. However, we cannot be held responsible for items lost before, during or after the sale. The best defense against theft and loss is volunteers. The more help we have on the floor, the less opportunity for theft. Do I have to volunteer in order to consign? No. You will still earn your consignor pre-sale privileges. What will I receive in exchange for volunteering my time? Volunteers who work 4-hour shift/shifts will earn the opportunity to shop early, a chance at winning a $50 worker incentive award, and up to 80% of their consignments. Click below to learn more about Volunteering. Volunteers May I bring my children with me during my shift? No. It will be too difficult for you to work and watch the little ones at the same time. Plus, it is too hard to keep the little ones away from all of the wonderful toys. Do I have to be a consignor in order to volunteer? No. You do not have to be a consignor to volunteer at the sale. We welcome the help and will reward you with many benefits. What if I need to change my shift? You are allowed to change or cancel your shift up to 5 days before the sale begins. The sale begins on the first day that items are dropped off (Wednesday).  You must contact Pa Kids Market  via email or phone.   What will happen if I do not complete my scheduled shift OR cancel my shift 5 days or less before the sale begins? If you volunteer, we are counting on you to follow through. In the event a volunteer does not fulfill their obligation, or find a comparable replacement, the volunteer will not be allowed to participate as a volunteer again, participate in any future pre- sale, and if you are a consignor you will lose an additional 25% of your earnings. Please understand that these guidelines have been put in to place to maintain a high quality sale. Harrisburg's Quality Semi-Annual Children's Consignment Sale!!