If you want to make some serious $ at a consignment sale, consign your child's riding toys.
I have ran a consignment sale for 5 1/2 years and I can tell you it is probably THE category that sells the best. Workers and consignors typically run to grab the tag off a cozy coupe, battery powered jeep, or bicycle. We are lucky if we have any ride on toys left two days into the consignment sale.
Want to get top dollar for your ride on toy? Keep these tips in mind...
1. Clean your ride on toys! We all know that your children typically use these toys outdoors, so it's not unusual that they will need a good cleaning prior to selling. A clean cozy coupe will easily bring $20-$25 but if it's not clean, many times they won't sell for more than $10. Clorox wipes will usually do the trick on most ride on toys. During the summer, before the fall sale, I always let my kids do a car wash on the toys we plan to sell. They put on their swimsuits and clean the toys with soap and water. They think it's a fun game and I get all my stuff sparkling clean...it's a great game!
2. Make sure all the parts are included and work. On a power wheels, a dead battery will keep you from being able to sell a Barbie jeep. Did you know many of the discount battery stores sell batteries that will work for these vehicles? To me, it's worth spending $30 on a battery to turn around and sell it for $75. All keep in mind that most manufacturers sell replacement parts via their website, so when it doubt, google the manufacturer.
3. Tagging is key! If you paid $50 for the ride on toy and your child barely used it, tell them! Using key words "like new", "hard to find", etc. definitely tempt buyers to grab that tag as soon as they see the item.
So clean out your garages and get those ride on toys ready!
Tomorrow's post: CLOTHING!!
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