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Hangers
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- To hang clothes and other items.
- The size of the hanger does not matter, but it needs to have a standard sized hook to slide across our racks.
- Don't worry about buying pant style hangers. Use shirt hangers and pin the bottoms on. See the clothing tutorials for demonstration.
- Hangers can be wire or plastic.
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| Dry Cleaners |
Sometimes you can get full size, wire hangers from your local dry cleaners for free. |
| Walmart |
10 Pk Tubular: $1.17 (child/adult)
10 Pk Wire: $1.48 (child/adult) |
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Card Stock Paper
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- This is the paper you print your tags on. It has the thickness of a note card, but comes in a standard size sheet.
- The strength of card stock allows repetitive handling and helps to ensure the tag does not tear or fall off easily.
- White card stock usually scans the fastest.
- Our system prints 6 tags per page.
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| Walmart |
Pk of 50 sheets: $3.97
Pk of 150 sheets: $5.48 |
| Office Depot |
Pk of 250 sheets:$12.59 - 15.69 |
| Staples |
Pk of 250 sheets: $13.79-15.99 |
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Safety Pins
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- Use for securing clothing to hangers to prevent slippage.
- Used to secure tags to an item if you decide not to get a tagging gun.
- Sizes # 2 and # 3 are recommended.
- Smaller pins WILL break off due to the weight of the garment once it slides back and forth on the racks.
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| Ebay |
Click Here to see where we have found them the cheapest. |
| Walmart |
Size 1 & 2 pack of 40: $1.57
Size 2 & 3 pack of 30: $2.57 |
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Zip Ties
a.k.a Cable Ties
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- Small zip ties are the best way to keep shoes from separating.
- Large zip ties help keep toys, equipment and other misc. items together.
- Zip ties help prevent theft or loss because it properly secures an item.
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| Walmart |
8" Zip Tie pack of 20 is $0.77
8" Zip Tie pack of 100 is $2.97
Assorted Tube of 1,000 is $9.97. |
| They are located a few aisles down from the paint section, where the hardware and night lights are. |
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Packing Tape
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- Use for securing tags, bags, boxes and other non-clothing items.
- Clear packing tape is the most secure tape for your tag and your item.
- For items where the tape might pull paint, tear packaging, or ruin the item, take caution. You may want to wrap the item in saran wrap or plastic before taping.
- If you choose to use masking tape, avoid the cheap brands because they do not stick well. Whichever tape you choose, make sure it is secured and well taped.
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| Walmart |
55 yards with dispenser is $2.96 |
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Plastic Baggies
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- Use for combining multiple items like toys, books, accessories and small pieces to larger items.
- Jumbo baggies are great for larger items you want to put together or just protect from getting dirty.
- Remember to secure baggies extra well with packing tape.
- Clear trash bags also work great for protecting items like throw rugs, cloth kid chairs, holiday garments, christening gowns, or anything else you don't want to get dirty.
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| Walmart |
2.5 Gallon Pack of 12: $2.98
1 Gallon Pack of 40: $2.48
1 Gallon Twist Tie Pack of 100: $2.76
Sandwich Size Pack of 50: $1.64
Super clubs like BJ's carry clear plastic garbage bags in bulk boxes. |
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Tagging Gun
(Optional)
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- Use for attaching tags to garments or other items with cloth.
- Expedite prep time and save finger aches from pins with a tagging gun.
- Tagging guns offer your item more security than safety pins.
- Tags attached with this method help reduce lines at checkout.
- Consignor's don't realize that they will actually spend more money on safety pins than with a tagging gun kit.
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Recommended Tagging Gun Kit Includes:
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Avery Dennison 10312 Fine Tagging Gun
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5000 Fasteners (choose 2" length)
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1 needle
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TTT Discount of 10% and FREE shipping.
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Use coupon code "TYKESTOTSTEENS"
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