Here are some guidelines to help as you prepare your items for the sale. To see what is acceptable and not acceptable for the sale, view the Acceptable Items page.

Supplies Needed

HANGERS – in order to protect your clothing items, we only accept plastic hangers. You can purchase hangers from from Wal-Mart, Target, or Rhea Lana's Amazon Storefront..

STRING TAGS – Avery White Marking Tags Strung (size 1.75 x 1.093 inches) are required on each item to affix our barcode labels. You can purchase string tags from Wal-Mart, office supply stores, Rhea Lana's Amazon Storefront..

SAFETY PINS – You can purchase large quantities of safety pins from the Rhea Lana's Amazon Storefront..

BARCODE LABELS – If you would like to print your barcodes at home, you'll need adhesive address labels size 1"x2 5/8" (30/page). You can purchase labels from Wal-Mart, Target, office supply stores, or Rhea Lana's Amazon Storefront.. All barcode labels must be printed in color.

OTHER SUPPLIES – You’ll also need re-sealable bags (for shoes, small toys, etc.), masking tape, scotch tape, and sharpies. You can purchase other supplies from Wal-Mart, Target, office supply stores, or Rhea Lana's Amazon Storefront..

CLOTHING

We will accept the following:
- Spring/Summer clothing (sizes NB to Juniors) including shorts, pants, short/long sleeve tops, tank tops, swimwear, pajamas, Spring/Summery holiday apparel
- Shoes in great condition
- Sports apparel and cleats
- Accessories (belts, hats, purses, backpacks)

All clothing must be seasonally appropriate, current trends, freshly washed. The better they look, the better they sell! Please take time to prepare your clothes as necessary. Please check for stains, broken zippers, torn hemlines, etc. Overly worn or wrinkled clothes will not sell. Make them appear as you would like to see them in a store.

Use only PLASTIC hangers! Ask stores if they will give you some or purchase affordable hangers at Walmart, Amazon or Target. You may also order supplies through us... contact hopemiranda@rhealana.com if you wish to do so.

JUNIOR GIRL CLOTHING: Must be brand name clothing that is seasonally appropriate and be one of our accepted brands. (Abercrombie, Adidas, American Eagle, Anthropology, Athleta, Banana Republic, Birenstock, BKE, Blowfish, Carhartt, Chaco, Champion, Columbia, Converse, Free People, Gap, Guess, Hollister, J. Crew, Kan Kan, Lucky Brand, Lululemon, Miss Me, Nike, North Face, Patagonia, Pink, Polo, Rock Revival, Southern Trend, Silver, Steve Madden, True Religion, UGG, Under Armour, Urban Outfitters, Vans, Victoria's Secret Pink (clothing & Sports bras only), Vineyard Vines, Wrangler, Zyia) as well as boutique brands bought at a Boutique Store. There is not a quantity limit on Junior Girls clothing, only brand restrictions.

JUNIOR BOY CLOTHING - We do not have any restrictions on brands or limits. They need to be in style and up to date. We take current styles that have been in the stores within the last 2-3 years, are trendy and are of current fashion geared to ages 16-22.

SHOES

We will accept sneakers, dress shoes, sandals, flip flops, etc. Please save winter boots and snow gear for the Fall sale.

Shoes with excessive wear or stains will not be accepted.

Shoes are tricky to tag, so please follow these guidelines to ensure shoes remain together:
1) Write your consignor number and price on masking tape, placing on bottom of both shoes.
2) Zip tie your shoes together. Safety pin the price tag to a shoe lace or through the shoe eyelet or secure on the zip tie.

BEDDING/BLANKETS/QUILTS/SLINGS/GROCERY CART COVERS/SWADDLERS

Bedding: Due to safety and sanitation regulations in the state of Texas, we will not accept bedding or crib mattresses. We WILL accept sheets, but not bumpers or comforters etc. Any bedding filled with fluff will NOT be accepted.

Blankets/Quilts
Hang and pin blankets over hangers so that the item is fully visible to shoppers. If you have small receiving blankets, group 2 or 3 together in a ziptop bag. Secure the bag closed with clear packing tape and tape or pin the string part of the tag to the outside of the ziptop bag leaving the tag itself free. Please do not stick the barcode label to the item or ziptop bag...only adhere it to a white string tag. It is also recommended to write your Consignor ID and price on the ziptop bag with a Sharpee in the case the tag comes off.

Slings/Grocery Cart Covers/Swaddlers
Hang and pin over hangers so that the item is fully visible to shoppers.

TOYS (INCLUDING GAMES, PUZZLES AND BOOKS)

All toys must be clean and in working order (batteries included). We will not be able to accept toys that are not clean and packaged appropriately. Please take time to:

1) Bag and attach small parts very securely to the main part of the toy. If parts get separated, it will not sell. Please write your Consignor ID (using a Sharpee on the ziptop bag OR use masking tape) on separate pieces to ensure that they stay together!
2) For GAMES, please ensure all pieces are included and batteries work (if applicable). The item will be checked at Consignor Check-In, and then you can tape the game to close and secure.
3) PUZZLES should be wrapped securely in clear Plastic Wrap to keep the pieces intact.
4) Group SMALL TOYS, BOOKS or together according to likeness and put in ziplock bags.
5.) Group items together so that they will equal a value of $4 or greater.


***Secure all ziplock bags with clear packing tape and tape or pin the string part of the tag to the outside of the ziplock bag leaving the tag itself free. Please do not stick the barcode label to the item or ziplock bag...only adhere it to a white string tag. It is also recommended to write your Consignor ID and price on the ziplock bag with a Sharpie in case the tag comes off.

We will NOT accept stuffed animals unless they are battery-operated, Squishmallows, or collector items.

Toy recall information- Due to the high number of toy recalls during any given 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. You may check the following website for current toy recalls: www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/category/toy.html. Also for a helpful resource made available by the Consumer Product Safety Commission Click here.

LOOSE ITEMS

Bottles (no nipples), bibs, rattles, socks, bows, and other smaller items can be grouped together appropriately in ziplock bags. Seal with clear packing tape. Pin tag to ziplock bag. It also helps to write your consignor number and info on the ziplock with a Sharpie in case the tag comes off during the sale. Please no random bags of toys, they do not sell. Only themed bags such as: all Hot Wheels, all trains, all Barbie clothing, etc

LARGE TOYS AND BABY EQUIPMENT

Large Little Tikes Toys, and Baby Equipment are in high demand! Use strong clear packing tape to secure the string part of the tag only to the large item leaving the tag itself free. Please do not stick the barcode label to the item or ziplock bag...only adhere the label to a white string tag. In addtion, please write your Consignor ID and price of the item on a piece of masking tape and attach to your large items. This will enable us to sell your item even if the tag comes off!

All baby gear (car seats, strollers, highchairs, and etc) MUST be very clean. If they have stains, food, dirt, etc., we will not accept them.

CAR SEATS

Car seats must have a manufacturing date between March 27, 2020 and March 27, 2025 or it will not be accepted. IF the car seat clearly states its expiration date, we can accept the item if it still has at least one year of life left (i.e. the expiration date is after March 27, 2027). 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.

CRIBS AND FURNITURE

Yes, we will accept cribs, toddler beds, and children's furniture so long as they have not been recalled. We cannot accept any such large items that are not children's furniture, however.

If you have any questions we’ll be happy to help! Contact Hope Miranda at hopemiranda@rhealana.com.