Kids' Consignment Events are a great way to make money and find awesome deals on kids items-- from clothes to toys. Our mom expert Kerri Williamson joined us to talk about why consigning your stuff makes great sense.  She says you can clear out lots of stuff at once, you don't have the stress of running your own garage sale and you earn 65%-80% of the selling price which you set yourself. 

Shopping a consignment event is great too.  You'll find tons of great deals, all in one location, so you don't waste time or spend gas driving from garage sale to garage sale.  Here are her tips for consigning your items.

• Decide what you are going to sell: 1) Ask if you would buy the item yourself? 2) Weed out any stained or broken items (most sales have an inspection process so you want to bring only your best items)
• Prepare your stuff! 1) Wash if necessary and wipe down toys 2) Put all parts together and secure items to each other (you don't want lost pieces) 3) Replace batteries if necessary 4) Put clothing on hangers
• Check for recalls
• Gather supplies and tag your items:  Use packing tape, painters tape, safety pins, rubber bands, tagging gun, cardstock, ziploc bags
• Volunteer so you can shop the presale!! Most sales have 4 hour shifts (the more you work, the earlier you get to shop AND the more money you earn)

Here are a list of upcoming Kids' Consignment Events:

• Twice Around the Block September 5-8, 2012 Courtney Plaza 13843 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie, OR 97222
• Just Between Friends -- September 13-16, 2012  Portland Expo Center – 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland OR 97217
• Baby’s Bottom Dollar Sale – September 17-22, 2012 Canyon Shopping Center 4005 SW 117th Ave. Beaverton, OR 97005
• My Kids to Your Kids -- September 21-23, 2012 Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center – 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland, OR 97232
• Merry-go-round Children’s Resale – September 21-22, 2012 11 NW 12th Ave, Battle Ground WA 98604
• Pass It On Children’s Consignment Sales – Hillsboro September 27-30, 2012 18645 NW Tanasbourne Dr., Hillsboro, OR 97124 (185th @ Hwy 26)
• Ever After Resale – Portland Event – September 28-29, 2012 Canyon Place Beaverton (Between Marshall’s and TJ Maxx): 3805 SW 117th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005
• SuperKids Resale Portland – October 4-7, 2012 Location: TBD
• Full House Moms and Dads - October 5-6, 2012 DoubleTree Lloyd Center: 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland, OR 97232