Outrageous Outgrowns has been in business for more than 15 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) stuff for your kids at prices you won’t believe! And for your convenience, all clothing is hanging on racks, sorted by size and gender. All other items are sorted by category and neatly arranged. It’s easy to shop because you can go straight to the items you’re interested in.
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?
What happens to the unsold items at the end of the show?
Can I use my own 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 16/18), 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 allow sellers to drop off additional items on Friday night, so we always have new inventory on Saturday morning. 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 all of their items themselves before the show begins. This leads to a wide range of prices, from good deals to exceptional bargains. We have lots of 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 on Sunday makes the deals even better. It’s free to park and free to shop, so why not come see for yourself?
What is the half-price sale?
On Sunday, many of the items that are left will be reduced to half of the asking price. Sellers can choose not to let particular items go half-price on Sunday, and they note that on the price tag. Don’t miss this bargain day!
What types of payment do you accept at the sale?
We accept cash, personal or company check, and Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards.
Need more information?
For information on the date, time, 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 can be paid online with a credit card, or by mail. We will send you an informational packet, 200 price tags, tie wraps to attach your tags, and 1 or 2 tickets to the Sellers-Only Sale that happens the night before the general sale. If you need more tags, you can buy them at any time. Once you receive your tags, you can start pricing your items. We have clothing hangers available in all sizes and styles, but we do give them out on a first-come, first-served basis, so again, don’t wait until the last minute! You will drop off all of your tagged items on the Tuesday 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. 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 50% on all items you sell. If you sign up for and work a volunteer shift during the show, you’ll earn 60% on your sold items. More detailed information will be included in your seller’s kit.
Can I volunteer to work at the show?
Sellers can choose to work a 4-hour volunteer shift during the show. They will earn a 60% (rather than 50%) consignment payment on their items for working, as well as an extra ticket to bring a friend to the Sellers-Only Sale and a 5-minute headstart at the Sellers-Only Sale for themselves. Everyone always has a great time working at the show, especially when they see their items come to the cash register! We’ve added a lot of new time slots, so there should be something to fit every schedule. Space is limited, so be sure to choose your spot early! Starting with the Fall 2009 event, we will be opening up some volunteer shift positions that will be available to anyone, not just sellers. These shifts will earn the volunteer one ticket to the Sellers-Only Sale, although they will not receive the 5-minute headstart.
What happens to the unsold items at the end of the show?
Each price tag has a place to designate whether you would like that item back if it doesn’t sell. If you mark an item to be returned and it doesn’t sell, it will be set aside for you to pick up on Monday. Items not picked up Monday, and any unsold items that are not marked to be returned, will be donated to a worthy charity.
Can I use my own hangers?
Yes, you can use your own hangers as long as the shoulder portion is made of plastic. Wire hooks or clips are ok, but dry-cleaner-type wire hangers are not allowed for safety reasons. We do have a stock of all types of hangers available to our sellers for free, so there is no need to go out and buy hangers or use your own. Hanger pickup is in South San Jose, and hangers are given out on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait too long to request them.
Can I use my own price tags?
No, we don’t allow any price tags other than the ones we provide. This really helps us to avoid customer confusion, and also makes our job easier at checkout. You will receive 200 price tags with your seller’s kit, and you can purchase additional tags at any time.
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.
I misplaced my "Reference Section" of the Seller's Kit. How can I get another?
No problem! You can download and print out another copy of the Reference Section here.
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 pulled from the floor and returned to you as “unsellable”. It’s best to check all your items before you start pricing them so you don’t waste your time labeling items that will end up in the back room all weekend.
We also don’t allow any juniors, men’s, or women’s clothing (except maternity and nursing clothes). This also applies to shoes. All items at the show must directly relate to pregnancy, nursing, babies, kids, or pre-teens/teens. No rated “R” movies, no rated “M” video games, etc.
When do sellers get paid?
If you used barcoded sales tags, your seller payment will be mailed 2-3 weeks after the show. 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. If you used traditional tags, your seller check must be calculated manually and will take about 6-8 weeks to prepare. You will receive a full listing of all items you sold (listed by item number), along with the day they sold and the amount they sold for. Your check will be mailed to your home.
Questions? Email us at:
info@outrageousoutgrowns.com
