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Just Between Friends: More than just shopping!

The Just Between Friends Back-to-School Sale is July 26-28

By Shawna Wilfert, co-owner of JBF Tucson June 21, 2012

The Just Between Friends Back to School Sale is just around the corner (July 26-28).  But you don't have to wait until July to get ready for JBF.  Sign up TODAY to volunteer at the sale (for perks like first dibs at great deals), or start cleaning out and getting ready to cash in as a Just Between Friends consignor!  

Want to consign, but not sure how to get started?  Here’s an easy 5 day tagging plan to point you in the right direction.  The website also has great tips and a page on How to Tag!   Also, don't miss the video library with tips on everything from tagging to pricing.  Finally, if you have questions you can also email JBF Tucson.  They will be happy to assist you in making the most money you can make!

5 Day Tagging Plan 

DAY 1: STOCK-UP! While you are out, stop at the Dollar Store and get a few packs of white card stock, multiple packs of child size hangers (10 to a pack) and a couple packs of 200 safety pins. Also, pick-up gallon size ziplock bags, clear packing tape, all size batteries and maybe some ribbon. (Optional items: bag of chocolates, and a Big Gulp on the way home.)

DAY 2: CLEAN IT OUT! Go through every closet, under each bed, dig in the garage, open the rubbermaids and every drawer....pull all items that are not sellable. Items that have holes, missing pieces, broken zippers, toys that don't work, all have to go...bag it, give it away, or take it to the dump.

DAY 3: HANG IT! First claim a space for all your quality JBF merchandise, somewhere that is somewhat protected and clean. (This is only for a few weeks, no large commitment needed.) Now purge the toys, the clothes, the equipment and more that are ready to sell.  Place all your clothing items on hangers (be sure the hanger is going the correct direction). Put together outfits, check for little stains (bleach pen or Spray n Wash with Oxy!!). Items that are wrinkled can be ironed OR try the Downy wrinkle release! Remember to pin items that might get bumped off the hangers. Hang or stack neatly all your items. 

DAY 4: PRICE IT!  Go to myjbftags.com to create an account (or log in) and follow the instructions for creating tags.  In the order that your items are stacked or hung, complete each tag appropriately....DO NOT MIX UP YOUR ITEMS, KEEP THEM IN ORDER. Write a brief description, "D" for donate (or no "D"), just the right price, and maybe a red star (for 1/2 price day). Click HERE for pricing guidelines.  Print your tags, keep them in order, and find a safe place. WALK AWAY.

DAY 5: PIN IT! Pull out your nicely organized stack of tags, and go to your nicely organized stack or row of items. Now simply take the first tag to the first item and pin, continue on down, pin, pin, pin, pin, etc. (This is where a brief description on your tags helps you, just in case items or tags get out of order). When you get to shoes, you may need to use ribbon to tie the shoes together and pin a tag, some toys and large items will require packing tape, some items need to go into ziplock bags.

NOW YOU ARE READY FOR DROP-OFF! Sit back and make plans for the fun things you can do with that extra JBF money! 

JBF Tucson is a valued East Tucson Macaroni Kid partner.