Consignor Drop-Off 

Over the years, Tar Heel Kids Consignment has continued to refine the check-in (also called drop-off) process to make it as streamlined and efficient as possible. By reading the information below and understanding how the process works, you will have a better understanding of what to expect at drop off.  Please note, consignors may not use floats (table carts)  to distribute items to the floor.  Due to insurance requirements, no exceptions can be made.
What to bring:

  • NEW: Do you have “easy to pick up” items (like electronics, strollers, car seats with handles, diaper bags or purses) that are priced over $15? Consider requesting a security tag for these items at the desk!

  • No need to print and sign this season’s consignor agreement- you will sign a Drop-Off form on site. (READ it first though—ok?!)

  • Please have clothes sorted by size and gender category.  IE . . .Girls Bottoms size 2T together, Boys Pajamas size 6 together this is a little tweak/suggestion that will make putting your items out lots easier for you! You may band sizes together to make it easier for you at drop-off but we ask that you remove them before delivering your items to inspection. This small step helps expedite the process.  Thank you.

  • Please have electronics, swim wear (in spring) and coats/outerwear (in fall) and costumes sorted separately. NEW: We now place boutique items in the size racks. Years of sales data shows that it sells better here! You may still label it in the Boutique Category.

  • Everyone needs to make a scheduled appointment.  Please note appointments are on a first come first serve basis.  Once all appointments have been taken we will be unable to add additional times.   If you arrive more than 15 minutes before or after your scheduled appointment time, we will be able to serve you at check-in; however your wait time WILL be longer.

If we are selling in the Events Center and you are driving through the building: Once you reach the area between the Events Center and Gold Halls, you will be directed to a check in lane.  We will offer two lanes for drive-through drop off, with 10-12 car unloading at a time.

  • If you are dropping off on Tuesday during the day, you should plan for DRIVE THROUGH DROP OFF  in the back of the Events Center. We are looking for efficiency akin to morning carpool line and Chick-fil-A. You will receive a map and instructions via email.

  • The idea is to have everything out of your car fast (like 5 minutes or less!). Pull through. Park. Hop out and remove your items from your car quickly, with the help of our staff.

  • Hop back in and be ready for your entire line of 6-8 cars to move! Tar Heel workers will be available to assist with larger items.

  • Next, park your car and return inside, Check in at the desk. Check in at the desk. Check in at the desk. Did we mention that you should check in at the desk?

  • Sign your drop-off form & receive your shopping passes and place all of your CLOTHING and NON-CLOTHING items in their designated spots. Last season there was a map and people loved it. We’ll plan for that again.

  • Note: If you don’t put it out/set it up, we won’t sell it! It will be DONATED to charity.  

  • Please be sure that you distribute the appropriate items to the Electronics, Outerwear, Swimwear, and Costume/Dress-Up sections of the sale:  

  • Hang your clothes on a rack by size and gender category. (Super important: this is the time to re-inspect them for stains and quality! You will be fined $1 from your proceeds for any item that we pull from the rack, but if you find it yourself, you can just take it on home! And yes, sure, you can skip this step if you know you checked your items well at home already but you are risking big fines if we find stuff after you leave) Now, quickly place them by size where instructed and you are done! Return your map and head on back to your car. See you for shopping

    If we are selling in GOLD HALL and you are dropping off behind the building: Once you reach the area between the Events Center and Gold Halls, you will make a right behind Gold Hall toward the track/midway and unload in one line.  We will offer two lanes for drive-through drop off, with 4-6 cars unloading at a time.

    • We are looking for efficiency akin to morning carpool line and Chick-fil-A. You will receive a map and instructions via email.

    • The idea is to have everything out of your car fast (like 5 minutes or less!). Pull through. Park. Hop out and remove your items from your car quickly, with the help of our staff.

    • Hop back in and be ready for your entire line of 4-6 cars to move! Tar Heel workers will be available to assist with larger items.

    • Next, park your car and return inside, Check in at the desk. Check in at the desk. Check in at the desk. Did we mention that you should check in at the desk?

    • Sign your drop-off form & receive your shopping passes and place all of your CLOTHING and NON-CLOTHING items in their designated spots. Last season there was a map and people loved it. We’ll plan for that again.

    • Note: If you don’t put it out/set it up, we won’t sell it! It will be DONATED to charity.  

    • Please be sure that you distribute the appropriate items to the Electronics, Outerwear, Swimwear, and Costume/Dress-Up sections of the sale:  

    • Hang your clothes on a rack by size and gender category. (Super important: this is the time to re-inspect them for stains and quality! You will be fined $1 from your proceeds for any item that we pull from the rack, but if you find it yourself, you can just take it on home! And yes, sure, you can skip this step if you know you checked your items well at home already but you are risking big fines if we find stuff after you leave) Now, quickly place them by size where instructed and you are done! Return your map and head on back to your car. See you for shopping!