Outrageous Outgrowns has been in business for more than 20 years, bringing Bay Area families together for a huge semi-annual sale. Families can sell items their kids no longer need and buy items they will soon need. We all know that kids grow way too fast to pay high retail prices, and you don’t have to! Every item at the show is hand-checked for quality, so you won’t find anything but gently used (or new) items for your kids at prices you won’t believe! And for your convenience, all clothing is hung on racks, sorted by size and gender. All other items are sorted by category and neatly arranged making it easy to shop and find items of interested.
ABOUT OUR SHOW
What types of items do you have at the sale?
How often do you have these events?
Are the prices really good at these shows?
What is the half-price sale?
What types of payment do you accept at the sale?
Need more information?
SELLER INFORMATION
How does the selling process work?
Can I volunteer to work at the show?
How do I display my clothing items?
Where do I find hangers?
Can I use my own price tags?
How do I know how much to charge for my items?
I misplaced my "Reference Section" of the Seller's Kit. How can I get another?
Are there any rules for what I can and can’t sell?
When do sellers get paid?
ABOUT OUR SHOW
What types of items do you have at the sale?
We’re never sure exactly what we’ll have until the sellers drop off their items. We always have clothes (sizes newborn through 18/20), shoes, toys, books and movies for all ages, feeding items, linens, stuffed animals, games, educational items, nursery and room décor, bath items, strollers, high chairs, playpens, outdoor toys, backpacks, clothing accessories, maternity/nursing clothing and accessories, and ride-on toys. We often have video games, furniture, bikes, home safety supplies, car seats, play structures, and much, much more! We will continue to carry a large selection of JUNIOR'S & WOMEN'S clothing and footwear. NOW we will also carry YOUNG MEN'S clothing and footwear! The best deals go quickly - be sure to get there early so you don’t miss out!
How often do you have these events?
Our events happen twice a year – once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Typically you will find Spring and Summer clothing and toys at the Spring show, and Fall, Halloween, Winter, and Christmas items at the Fall show, although we do allow sellers to bring “out-of-season” items at any time.
Are the prices really good at these shows?
Sellers price their own items before the show begins. This leads to a wide range of prices, from good deals to exceptional bargains. There are name brands and some boutique items, from budget-brands to high-end. Our prices are always less than traditional consignment stores in the Bay Area, and our half-price day makes the deals even better. It's free to shop, so why not come see for yourself?
What is the half-price sale?
On the final day of the event, many of the items that are left will be reduced to 50% off the marked price. Sellers will mark a "YES" to denote the discount. Sellers may also choose not to discount a particular item, in which case a "NO" will be printed on a ticket.
What types of payment do you accept at the sale?
We accept cash, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Amex credit cards. Unfortunately we can no longer accept checks.
PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the increase in credit card fees and the huge negative impact it has on our small business, there will be a 3% processing/convenience fee added to those wishing to pay via credit card.
Need more information?
For information on the date, hours and location of our next event, as well as parking information, directions and a map, click here.
For information on how to be a seller, check out our Seller Information below, or click here to register now.
SELLER INFORMATION
How does the selling process work?
It’s easy to sell at Outrageous Outgrowns, but preparing for the show does take some time, so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up. The registration fee of $30 can be paid online via Paypal, check by mail or more conveniently through Zelle Pay via email to info@outrageousoutgrowns.com. Returning sellers will receive a $5 discount when they pre-register - so $25 instead of $30! We will send you an informational packet, enough paper to make 100 price tags, tie wraps to attach your tags to your items. If you need more tags, you can buy them at any time but an additional shipping cost will be applied if you cannot pick them up. Once you receive your paper, you can start pricing your items. You will drop off all of your tagged items on the Wednesday or Thursday before the event opens, and that’s it! You don’t have to be there during the weekend – go out and enjoy time with your family while we sell your items! If you’d like to pick up your unsold items, you can do so on Monday evening. Otherwise, we will donate them to a worthy charity. The show is done on a consignment basis, so you are paid a percentage of the sales price of the items you sell. You will earn a consignment rate of 55% on all items you sell. If you sign up for and work a volunteer shift during the show, you’ll earn 65% of your sold items. More detailed information will be included in your seller’s kit.
Can I volunteer to work at the show?
Only sellers can volunteer to work a 4-hour shift during the show. They will earn a 65% (rather than 55%) consignment payment on their items for working, as well as a "Bring-a-Friend" to the Sellers-Only Sale and a 30-minute headstart at the Sellers-Only Sale for both of them. Everyone always has a great time working at the show, especially when they see their items come to the cash register! We’ve added many new time slots, so there should be something to fit every schedule. Space is limited, so be sure to choose your spot early! Note: No children under 12 may accompany you during your volunteer shift.
How do I display my clothing items?
All clothing must be on hangers. Clothing accessories such as hats, socks, belts, tights and onesies will be placed in buckets on a table and do not need to be on hangers. Please hang all other clothing items including pajamas.
Where do I find hangers?
Here are some suggestions for increasing your hanger supply to use at the next event:
- Tag only the clothing you think will sell. Items like camp T-shirts and customized soccer jerseys won.t sell here, so don't waste a hanger on them.
- Don't wait until the last minute! If you start early, you'll find you have plenty of hangers come sale time. If you wait until the last minute, you'll be scrambling for hangers, which isn't fun.
- Keep the hangers you get from the items you buy at our event. We will be sending hangers home with our customers - including you - so be sure to keep them for your items.
- Ask at the stores where you already shop. Getting hangers from a retail store is hit-or-miss, so ask each time, even if they previously told you 'no'.
- Check Craigslist or garage sales for cheap or free hangers, or raid your own closets.
- Check the dollar store.
We may have some hangers available on drop-off day for your use, but you will not be able to take hangers home with you that day, so be sure to bring your already-tagged items that need hangers with you when you come to drop-off. We will also have a limited number of hangers available during pick-up day from customers and from donated items. You will be allowed to fill one bag after you pre-register for the next event, until the hangers are gone.
Can I use my own price tags?
No, we don’t allow price tags made with any other paper than the exact color and weight we provide. This really helps us to avoid customer confusion, and also makes our job easier at checkout. New registrants will receive enough paper to make 100 price tags with your seller’s kit, and you can purchase additional paper at any time. Please note that if you use the wrong kind of paper your items will be rejected at drop-off. Note: We are using Astrobright 65lb in Terra Green if you wish to stock up on your own.
How do I know how much to charge for my items?
Good question! This is very difficult to answer and depends on many things. For clothing or other similar items, we recommend starting at around 25% of retail. For toys or large items, that amount can near 40%-50% or more. How much you can charge also depends on the condition of the item (brand new, new looking, or gently used), what type of item it is (a jacket or pair of jeans would be more valuable than a t-shirt or onesie), how desirable it is (brand names, character prints, “in style”, etc.), and your personal preference. We usually tell sellers that if you would pay a particular price for a particular item, someone else will too. In your seller's kit we also include a chart that lists the actual prices of items sold at our previous events for your reference.
I misplaced my "Reference Section" of the Seller's Kit. How can I get another?
No problem, just contact us!
Are there any rules for what I can and can’t sell?
Yes! We only accept new and gently used items. We do not allow clothing with holes, stains, missing buttons, or excessive wear. These rules also apply to shoes, bibs, linens, stuffed animals, and accessories. Everything you bring must be in good, working, usable condition, or it will be rejected at drop-off. It’s best to check all your items carefully before you start pricing them so you don’t waste your time labeling items that won't be accepted into the sale.
We also Do Not allow any men’s clothing, men's footwear, or opened/used nipples for baby bottles. Prohibited items also include recalled and/or expired toys and baby items such as car seats, strollers, baby joggers, etc. In addition, "R" and "M" rated books and games, items with profanity or suggestive material are NOT accepted.
When do sellers get paid?
We are currently working to speed up the process but seller checks are usually mailed three weeks after the sale ends. You will be able to see an online listing of all the items that sold, as well as what day they sold and the price that was paid. Because we must process each of these items manually, there could be a longer delay in processing your check.
Questions? Email us at:
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