Trinity United Methodist Church

Inventory Sheets

• Please only use official Lil’ Lambs inventory sheets on white, letter-size paper or, to make it easier on yourself, download the Excel inventory sheet; it automatically fills out your tags for you.
• Make copies of the inventory sheet. HINT: you may want to write your seller number, name, address and phone number on the first page before copying).
• If using the computer program, this is done on all pages, and inventory information is transferred to the tags automatically.
• Please use blue or black ink only or use the computer generated inventory page.
• List the items on the inventory sheet in gender, size and numerical order. For example, all boys’ clothes should be listed together starting with the smallest size and working up, with the item numbers in consecutive order. Do the same for the girls’ clothes. This is really important for the check-in and sale breakdown process. (If you miss a few items just add them in gender/size order at the bottom of the sheet.) Nursery items, toys, shoes, etc. should be grouped together and listed last on the inventory sheet. Items will be checked-in in this order, so keep them in numerical order when you bring them for check-in.
• DO NOT skip lines in the middle of the inventory sheet.
• DO NOT continue your inventory list on the back of the sheet. Continue on another sheet of paper.
• Be sure to bring your inventory sheet at your appointed time for check-in. We pay you by your inventory sheet so we must have an inventory sheet for every seller.

• Items must be priced at $1 or above, in whole-dollar increments. Smaller items may be sold together. Either bag items together and/or pin sets together.
• Socks and accessories should be placed in zip lock bags and taped shut with masking tape. Do not use clear packing tape on your tags. (We need to be able to remove the tags on 1/2 price Saturday)
• All items not picked up by 5pm on Saturday will be donated to charity. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Makes copies of the tag sheet and cut the tags apart. HINT: Write your seller number on the tags before you make copies, it will save you time later!
• Pin tags with SAFETY PINS ONLY to the front left shoulder of the garment as shown below. Please do not use straight pins or staples, as these do not hold tags on securely enough. Any item without a tag will not be sold so be sure the tag is secure.
• All clothes must be hung on hangers-any kind of hanger is fine, as shown. Make sure the hook is turned away from the tag. Also, place items such as comforters and bumper pads on a hanger. If your clothes are turned the wrong direction on the hanger, you will need to change them before check-in.
• Pin sets together with safety pins. Use only one tag for these items.
• Attach tags to boxes or zip lock bags with tape. If you use clear packing tape on your tags please don’t cover the entire tag. Please DO NOT place tags inside the bags, as they are too hard to remove during the half-price sale.
• Please make sure all items are properly and securely tagged.

Completing the Tags

• Pin with a safety pin here.
• Write your seller number on each tag. This is necessary for us to pay you when the item sells.
• Write the item number on each tag.
• Write the size USING NUMBERS ONLY! Do not use small, medium or large. Please give the item a number even if you have to guess. You have a better idea of the number size than our volunteer would! If pants are slim, put the size number and “S” for slim. Example, 6S.
• Give a description of the item by stating the color, design, brand name, etc. Write if it is a shirt, pants or dress, etc. Description on the tags must match the description on the inventory sheet. This helps us find lost items.
• Check the appropriate category for BOY, GIRL, or OTHER. All clothing should be marked Boy or Girl. The use of “Other” should be limited to toys, games, furniture, etc.
• Saturday is HALF (1/2) PRICE DAY. If you want your items to be sold for HALF (1/2) PRICE, check YES on the tag and write YES on the inventory sheet. If you do NOT want your item to be sold for 1/2 price, check NO on the tag and inventory sheet.
• Put price here. Items must be priced at $1 OR ABOVE, in whole-dollar amounts. Items of lesser value may be combined. Price your items so they will sell quickly. A good rule of thumb is 1/3 of the new price if its in good condition and 1/2 if it’s in fair condition. Evaluate your prices, would you pay that price for the item? Note: There are more potential buyers on Thursday and Friday than on the 1/2 price Saturday.