Compose Custom Labels for Your Sale

A label typically includes:

• **Item name** (optional: "Vintage Lamp" or just the price)
• **Price** (largest, most visible element)
• **Category or tag** (optional: "Kitchen" or "Furniture")
• **Condition note** (optional: "As-Is" or "Like New")
• **Your sale name or logo** (optional: branding)
• **QR code** (optional: links to item page or holds request)

You don't need all of these. Simpler is often better — a price and name is sufficient. Add extras only if they help shoppers or speed up checkout.

**Step 1: Open the Label Composer.**

In your organizer dashboard, go to **Settings** → **Label Composer** or **Brand Kit** → **Labels**.

**Step 2: Choose a template or start blank.**

Pick a pre-designed template (simple price-only, vintage, modern, colorful) or start with a blank layout. Templates save time; blank gives you full control.

**Step 3: Add elements.**

Drag and drop fields onto your label:

• **Price** — Always include. Make it the largest text.
• **Item name** — Optional but helpful for category/value items.
• **Tag/Category** — Useful if you have color-coded tags.
• **Condition icon** — Quick visual indicator (perfect, good, as-is).
• **Logo/Text** — Your sale name, date, or contact info.
• **QR code** — Links to the item online; optional.

**Step 4: Style it.**

• **Colors:** Pick a background color or pattern that matches your brand or sale theme.
• **Fonts:** Choose readable fonts. Avoid decorative fonts that are hard to read at arm's length.
• **Size:** Decide on label dimensions (common sizes: 1x2", 2x3", or 3x4"). Larger labels = bigger, easier-to-read prices.

**Step 5: Preview and print.**

Preview shows how the label looks at actual size. Adjust spacing, font size, or colors as needed. Once happy, download and print on label stock (sticker sheets from any office supply store).

**Strategy 1: Minimal Price.** Just price and item name, minimal design. Fast to print, easy to read. Best for high-volume sales where every item needs a label.

Example: ``` Vintage Lamp $18 ```

**Strategy 2: Category + Price.** Add a tag (e.g., "Kitchen," "Furniture") with the price so shoppers know what they're looking at.

Example: ``` Kitchen | Vintage Toaster $12 ```

**Strategy 3: Tiered by Color.** Use different label colors for different price tiers or categories. Blue = under $10, green = $10–$25, red = premium. Matches your color rules.

Example: ``` [Blue label] $8 ```

**Strategy 4: Condition + Price.** Include a condition note (As-Is, Good, Like New) if your sale attracts buyers concerned with wear or defects.

Example: ``` Dining Chair - Good Condition $15 ```

**Strategy 5: QR Code for Digital Shoppers.** Add a QR code that links to the item's online page or opens a "place a hold" form. Great for hybrid in-person + online sales.

Example: ``` Vintage Rug $45 [QR code] Place a hold or buy online ```

**Use sticky label stock.** Office supply stores sell adhesive label sheets (Avery brand is common) in various sizes. Load them into your printer like regular paper.

**Batch print before your sale.** Print all labels the night before or morning of. Labeling items takes time; pre-printing saves hours.

**Consider a label printer.** If you run frequent sales, a dedicated label printer (thermal or inkjet) is faster than a regular printer and uses less space.

**Leave backing on until you apply.** Once printed, don't peel off all the labels immediately — they stick together. Peel one at a time as you apply them to items.

**Apply labels to the back or bottom of items.** This keeps the front/top clean and visible while still being easy to scan at checkout.