One of the many benefits you receive when consigning at a Teacher 2 Teacher Educators Consignment Sales is that YOU set the price you want to charge for your items. We know that, for some people, this part of the process can be more than a little challenging, so we created the following Pricing Guidelines to provide you with a frame of reference, and give you some helpful suggestions, as well. Remember, you are under no obligation to price your items based on our guidelines--pricing is 100% your decision!
Before you get started, though, it might be a good idea to put yourself in the buyer’s shoes: What would YOU pay for the item? This is an important question to consider because the price you charge will determine if, and when, your item sells. Remember, most of the materials you will be bringing to the sale are USED. Ask yourself: “Would I pay this price for a used item?” “Would I get a better deal paying full price for something brand new?” In general, it’s a good idea to price your item as if you were the buyer, not the seller.
We want you to SELL YOUR ITEMS. We want you to MAKE MONEY. Ultimately, you have to be comfortable with your asking price. Here are a few tips that might make the pricing process easier:
And, finally, be sure to remember this very simple axiom: Don’t sell what you wouldn’t buy!
Q. Why do we recommend 50- 80% off the retail price?
A. Retail prices for educational materials continue to rise while classroom and school budgets are shrinking. At the same time, the out of pocket expenditures of teachers is increasing as many teachers are forced with the decision to purchase necessary materials themselves or let their students go without. With teachers’ salaries being reduced due to pay cuts, teacher furloughs and wage freezes our teachers need our help.
This guide was created to assist you in pricing your items. It is not an absolute "must" on pricing. As a consignor, the decision is up to you! Just remember there is a $.50 minimum price. Please feel free to combine items in order meet to the minimum price..
Bulletin Boards & Posters
Designs & Décor $.50 - $2
Posters $.50 - $2
Bulletin Board Sets $1 - $5
Organizers & Storage
Bookcases $5 - $10
Bins & Tubs $.50 - $2
Carts & Easels $1 - $12
Chair Pockets $1 - $12 sets
Plastic Baskets $.50 - $1
Pocket Charts $.50 - $5
Teacher Supplies & Management Tools
Nameplates $.50 - $2
Lesson Plan Books $.50 – $2
Magnets $.50 - $1
Novelties/Rewards $.50 - $2
Privacy Shields $1 - $5
Notepads $.50 - $1
Stickers & Stamps $.50 - $2
Timers $1 - $3
CD’s $1 - $3
Social Studies & Geography
Curriculum $5 - $10
DVD’s $1 - $3
Magazines $.50 - $1
Maps & Globes $.50 - $5
Textbooks $1 - $3
Language Arts
Book Sets $1 - $5
Literacy Games $1 - $4
Magnet Letters $1 - $3
Paperback Picture Books $.50 - $1
Hardcover Picture Books $1 - $2
Early Childhood Learning
Dress-up Clothes $2 - $5
Blocks $3 - $5
Games $1 - $4
Puppets $1 - $5
ELL
Bilingual Books $.50 - $2
Guided Reading Sets $3 - $5
Spanish Dictionaries $1 - $2
Spanish Picture Cards $.50 - $2
Workbooks $1 - $2
Toys & Games
Construction/Building Toys $2 - $5
Creative Toys $1 - $5
Educational Toys $1 - $5
Food Related Toys $.50 - $5
Educational Games $1 - $5
Puzzles $1 - $3
Science
Equipment $1 - $5
Science Kits $2 - $6
Math
Manipulatives. $2 - $10
Games $1 - $4
Flash Cards $.50 - $2
Art
Paints $1 - $5
Brushes $.50 - $5 sets
Easels $5 - $10
Paint Smocks $.50 - $5 sets
Craft Kits $1 - $5
Collage & Craft Materials $1 - $5
Music
Sheet Music $.50 - $2
CD’s & DVD’s $1 - $3
Classroom Instruments $5 - $10
Home school
Curriculum $1 - $10