Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How often is The Kansas Kids Closet Consignment Sale?
A. Three times a year! A Spring/Summer sale in March or April, a Back-to-School sale in July/August, and a Fall/Winter sale in October/November! (Subject to change at any time!)

Q. Who can consign their items and become a seller?
A. Anyone can consign their children's and maternity items. Contact us to get signed-up!

Q. What percentage of the sales do I receive?
A. Consignors receive 70% of their final sales minus a $10 consignor fee. Express Taggers receive 40% of their sales minus a $10 consignor fee.

Q. Who does the pricing?
A. You set your own prices and decide if your items will be discounted at 1/2 price for Saturday.

Q. What percentage of my items can I expect to sell?
A. Most sellers sell approximately 80% of their items in sizes 2T-10. For sizes under 24 months the percentage drops due to the volume of merchandise received. Junior sizes also sell a lower percentage as children become pickier as they near the teen & pre-teen years.

Q. When and where do I drop off my items?
A. Drop off will be at the Unrein Building at the Ellis County Fairgrounds. Drop off time will be Thursday, August 8th from 8am - 6pm. No appointment is necessary! If you need to schedule a special drop-off time, please contact Amber at 620-899-5526 or click the Contact Us link.

Q. How long should I give myself to drop off my items?
A. We have a self check in process that usually takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on the number of items that you consign. Your items will be inspected and then YOU will be responsible for placing them in their designated areas around the sales floor.

Q. When do I pick up my unsold items?
A. Unsold items are to be picked up Saturday, August 10th from 4:00pm - 5:30pm. If you are unavailable, please arrange for someone to pick them up for you. All items not picked up at that time will become property of The Kansas Kids Closet and will be donated to a local charity.

Q. Who can be a volunteer and attend the volunteer pre-sale?
A. Anyone can sign-up to be a volunteer/barterer on a first come, first serve basis. You DO NOT have to be a consignor to volunteer or barter. We will begin filling these spots on Monday, June 10th at 8am!