Entering & Tagging Your Items

The first time you are entering and tagging your items may seem a bit overwhelming.  Here are a few strategies our seasoned sellers have shared with us on how they enter and tag their items!   Of course, some of these strategies can be combined.  If you come up with one we haven't shared, please let us know!  We are always looking for new ideas to pass along!

 

 

The Enter It All then Tag It All Strategy:

Enter all your items into your seller account first.  Once everything is entered then and only then do sellers print their tags!!  TIP:  Keep all your items in the order you entered them.  This is how you tags will print and it will make tagging so much easier!!

The One Box at a Time Strategy:

Only enter one box/tub at a time.  Print your tags and tag these items.  Once this box/tub is completely done, start on the next one!  TIP: It's easier to enter if you keep your boxes/tubs organized by size and gender.

 

The Procrastinator Strategy:

Wait until the very last day to register as a seller.  Enter all you items after the kids go to bed knowing you work best under pressure with the deadline quickly approaching at 11:59pm that night!  TIP:  Don't worry about getting your tags printed.  You can do that after the item entry deadline!  (Note:  This is one of the more popular strategies!!)

 

The Over Achiever Strategy:

Have all your items cleaned, organized, hung and packaged before seller registration opens.  Register the moment seller registration opens and begin entering your items immediately!  TIP:  Check your closets again.  You will almost always find one you forgot to look in and find more items to enter!

 

The Late Night/Nap Time Strategy:

Enter a few items every time the kids take a nap or go to bed.  TIP:  Combining this with the One Box at a Time Strategy works great!

 

And of course once you are ready to start entering and preparing your items please make sure to check out the below videos and tips

 

Getting Started Videos:  The Big Red Wagon getting started videos

 

Some things to note when watching the videos, the clothing is the main video that should be followed exactly as presented. The only thing I want to add on clothing is the following:  smaller clothing sells great in sets. Match a onesie with a pair of pants, or a cute shirt with a skirt.  You can price a set a little higher and you have gotten rid of 2 times vs. 1.  Of course selling single items is always allowed this is just a tip.

 
Other then that the packaging videos on items can be in the eye of the beholder.  Look at these videos as more of a guideline for starting.  I always say if you come to shop take a look at some of the unique ways people have packaged items.  The thing to remember here is presentation and keeping the items secured so they stay packaged as shoppers are shopping.  
 
Shoppers want to see the item presented in a way that they can see what is inside when watching the videos I would like to mention some things like packaging shoes, the video that you will see here mentions bagging shoes, I personally always like using zip ties to connect shoes and then applying the tag, also things like clothing,   Same things with books, sell books in sets, if you do this make sure to use a ziploc bag to ensure they don't get separated.  I also highly recommend if you have an item, say a higher priced stroller, and you want to get a good return value, attach a print out of the retail of this item to the item you are selling, then shoppers can see the value of the item, sometimes if a shopper sees a stroller, swing, furniture piece, etc. that is priced on the higher side for selling they may think it is priced too high at re-sell and then they see the print out and realize they are getting a great deal.  I also recommend attaching pictures, or print-outs from websites if there is an item you have packaged in say a large bag, like a bedding set, or large toy, etc. that maybe is hard to see in the packaging way, the picture can show the shopper exactly what is inside and also allows shoppers to get a better idea.  While on the subject of packaging, you can always get creative and utilize many items at your house for packaging, I have seen empty strawberry clamshells for Hot Wheels, Saran wrap to wrap puzzles, etc., use your imagination, there is no wrong answer.  The videos above don't forecast as much of the creativity as I like to use.  I have owned this since 2014, the videos are from the 2 ladies that started this so the ideas I have forecasted have not been implemented in those, I am more open to creativity :)  
 
Again please note:  the only thing that creativity is not good on is the preparation of clothing, the hanger placement, tag placement and using a tagging gun.  
 
New videos are on the way but these are a great start for you.   
 
Never hesitate to email me with questions, no question is a bad question.  sellers@thebigredwagon.com

 

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