Des Moines, IA

Ready to Clean Out & Cash In?

Selling your kids outgrown or unused items is easy with Kids Closet Connection! Clear the clutter and earn money at our seasonal consignment events.

New to Consigning?

Heres how to get started:

1. Register as a Consignor Sign up here
2. Schedule Your Drop-Off Time Log in to your control panel and choose a time that works for you.
3. Prepare Your Items Visit our Merchandise Preparation Page for tagging guides and tutorials.
4. Tag Your Items Use our online tagging system to enter prices, descriptions, and print your tags.
5. Drop Off Bring your prepped items to your scheduled time.
6. Watch Them Sell Sales are updated daily online during the event.
7. Get Paid Receive your earnings within 14 days of the events close.

Consignor Earnings

• DIY Consignors earn 65% of sales, minus a $15 consignor fee.
• VIP Consignors earn 45% of sales, minus the same fee.
• Helpers can earn even more sign up for a shift and boost your percentage!

VIP Tagging Option

Short on time? Let us do the work for you! VIP Consignors simply drop off their items to a tagger who will prepare and tag everything. Items will be delivered to the event for you.

Interested? Email desmoines.ia@kidscloset.biz to get paired with a tagger.

What We Accept

We accept all seasons at every sale!

Girls & boys clothing (newborn boys size 20, girls juniors up to size 13)

Boutique & name-brand womens activewear (Nike, Lululemon, etc.)

Maternity clothing and accessories

Baby furniture (cribs, toddler beds, changing tables, rockers, etc.)

Baby gear (strollers, high chairs, swings, bouncers, etc.)

Crib bedding, room dcor, and baby essentials

Toys, games, puzzles (complete sets only)

Books, DVDs, software

Sporting goods & bikes

NEW or large stuffed animals

We DO NOT accept: used car seats, booster seats, or recalled items.

The 4 Cs of Consigning

To ensure your items sell, remember the 4 Cs:

• Clean Items must be free from stains, tears, odors, or excessive wear.
• Complete No missing pieces. Batteries must be included for battery-operated items.
• Current Items should be within 5 years old and in style. Cribs must be manufactured after 6/28/11.
• Compliant No recalled items. Check for recalls here.

Tagging & Pricing Tips

• Watch our Tagging Tutorial Videos on YouTube for help.
• Group like items Pair outfits, bundle small accessories, or group similar books.
• Use multi-quantity Save time by entering a quantity for identical items.
• Price to Sell Aim for lower pricing on basics (Carters, Old Navy, maternity), and higher for boutique brands and large items.
• Opt-in for Half Price Day Consignors who allow discounts typically earn 50% more and take home fewer unsold items.

Best-Sellers to Prioritize

Focus on high-demand items like:

• Large toys and playsets
• Baby gear (swings, pack n plays, strollers)
• Outdoor toys and ride-ons
• Furniture, rockers, kitchens, train tables, tool benches
• TOYS, TOYS, TOYS!