Consignment Sale Guidelines

Table of Contents Sale Hours Club Member and Seller Sale Duties Seller Registration, Requirements and Day of Sale Guidelines General Selling Guidelines & Labels/Tags Pricing Guidelines

Sale Hours
The sale is open to the public and is typically held the 1st Saturday of October (Fall Sale) and the 1st Saturday of March (Spring Sale) but the dates change based on the school calendar. Dates will be communicated when confirmed. The schedule is as follows:
Day Time Event SETUP Details

Friday

5:30 - 6:30

Seller Setup

Sellers are responsible for setting out their items. Anything not set out, will be placed in a corner to fend for itself.

SALE Friday 7pm - 9pm Members Only Sale Open to Members and their family and friends who are escorted by the Member to the sale. $5 entrance fee for non-members to shop. No entrance fee for family/friends assisting Members with their shopping needs Family/Friends can only check out and pay for items if they have paid the entrance fee and received the hand stamp/bracelet. $5 entrance fee Open to the Public

Saturday

8am - 9am

Early Bird Sale

Saturday

9am - 12noon

Sale

$1 entrance fee Open to the Public

SHUT DOWN (Seller Collection, ClearanceSale and Donations)

Saturday

12 - 12:15pm

Sellers Unsold Item Collection Time

Sellers may collect unsold items

Saturday

12:15-12:30pm

$5 Bag Sale

Open to Members only

Saturday

12:30pm

Donations Begin

All remaining items will be made available to families in need and agencies that are invited to take the donations. Last Updated 12/2012

Club Member and Seller Sale Duties

The Consignment Sale is managed entirely by members of the club and is our biggest fundraising opportunity. As a result, it is important that each member contribute time to support the sale. Below are the shift requirements. Status Members Ways & Means Committee Members Required Duties Work a 2-hour shift at one sale per club year. Work a 6-hour shift, which consists of the 2-hour shift required for all club members & 4-hour committee requirement. These shifts can be broken up throughout the year. *Additional 3.5-hour shift is required if a W&M committee member also registers as a seller. Work a minimum 3.5hr shift at each sale they register to sell at. Post 5 Flyers

Sellers

Additional Information about Shifts:

Sign-Up: There are a variety of shift duties to choose from. Descriptions for each shift, including the time required, will be provided prior to each sale as part of the sign-up process.

No-Show Policy and Penalties:

Members: The club counts on your participation during the shift you signed up for. A noshow seriously impacts the club. Thus, members must work their shifts. Should a member no show/no call, it is up to the discretion of the W&M Chairs and the club Executive Board to decide how each situation is to be handled. Sellers: Anyone who signs up to sell at a sale, must work their shift, unless they contact W&M a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the sale date. It is up to the discretion of the W&M Chairs and the club Executive Board to decide how each situation is to be handled. Anyone who signs up to sell and is a no-show/no-call prior to the sale, may have their letter taken away &/or could be suspended from being allowed to sell again. It is up to the discretion of the W&M Chairs and the club Executive Board to decide how each situation is to be handled. Anyone who does not fulfill their shift responsibility, while still selling in the sale, may be fined 10% of their sales, suspended from selling in the sale again &/or required to work a double shift at the next sale. It is up to the discretion of the W&M Chairs and the club Executive Board to decide how each situation is to be handled.

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Seller Registration, Requirements and Day of Sale Guidelines

Seller Registration:
To be an eligible Seller, you must have submitted your membership form or dues. If you have not done so, you will not receive your sale proceeds until both the membership form and dues are received by the club. If you would like to sell you must contact Erin Naso216-570-8593 or erinnaso@gmail.com to request your shift time and letter. All sellers are assigned letters (A-Z4), which is used to mark your items for sale and ensure that you receive your sale proceeds. After September 1 or February 1, your letter may be given to another member, if you have not yet requested to sell.

Seller Requirements:
After registering as a seller, you have the following responsibilities: Post 5 flyers Work a minimum 3.5hr shift at the sale you are participating in Following the Selling Guidelines below. Help the Club maintain a positive reputation by only selling items that are in excellent, clean condition.

Setting Up Your Items for Sale

Sellers must set out their own items. Anything not set out, will be placed in a corner to fend for itself. The facility will be open on Friday from 5:30-6:30 for sellers to bring their items to set up. Consider bringing a luggage rack or stroller to help carry your items from your car to the sale location. It is busy and often a long walk from the parking lot. As this is a member-run sale, please be courteous as you are setting out your items and leave the area as nice or nicer than you found it . If a pile is getting too high, start a new one. If a rack is too full, move items down/around to accommodate the items.

Unsold Items
Sellers may pick up remaining items on Saturday before 12:15p.m.. At 12:30 sharp, all remaining items will be donated.

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General Selling Guidelines & Labels/Tags

Policies:
The club does not assume responsibility for any items on consignment. The club does not assume responsibility for any items damaged or stolen from the sale. We will do our best to ensure it doesnt happen, but it cannot be guaranteed. We reserve the right to remove items that do not meet our standards. Seller Beware: All Sales are Final. Cash or Credit Cards (3% fee added) from the Public. Members may write checks with valid drivers license.

Selecting Items for Sale:

You can sell acceptable items in excellent condition relating to maternity, motherhood and children. (All clothing sizes up to 18.) Quality: The quality of the items in the sale impact the reputation of the club and, importantly, future sales. o Do NOT attempt to sell an item that is broken, stained, missing pieces, ripped, dirty or otherwise of poor quality. This is NOT a yard sale. To ensure your items sell, please only sell clothing for the upcoming seasons (fall/winter in Oct., spring/summer in March). What doesnt sell well? Handmade items, high-priced baby bedding, toys without batteries All items MUST meet all CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS! Please check the http://www.cpsc.gov website for an updated list of recalled items and also for the Dangerous and Recalled Products Reference Guide for Resale Stores (consignment sellers).

Required Seller Labels:

Prior to the sale, sellers will receive a pre-printed label template. You must use the label/ tag we provide you. o If you do not use the tags we provide you, you will not get paid for items sold AA that are not on club tags. The proceeds from such a sale will be considered an anonymous donation to the club. Consider printing labels on colored cardstock paper for ease of tracking (be consistent and use the same color). Special markings (like a cut-out border) or highlighting also helps. Do not use labels printed on sticky label paper because they do not stick to clothing. Be sure to write clearly and try to use even dollar amounts. Items sold must be in $0.25 increments and valued at $0.50 and higher; nothing under $0.50 is to be sold. If something under $0.50 or not in a $0.25 increment is purchased, you will not get credit for the sale and the money will be considered an anonymous donation to the club. You should include an item description on the tag to help eliminate confusion if the tag is removed or lost. Feel free to price your items as you wish. See suggestions below based on past sales. If you know what the original price of the item was (if its a name brand), if it was worn once, note it on the tag. If, at any time, you change the price on your tags please initial the changes.
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Seller Supplies
Cardstock paper pre-printed tags with your Seller Letter on it (see above for label details)

AA

Tagging Gun or Safety pins: Be sure to attach your label securely! Worried about your tags getting ripped off? Consider buying a tagging gun (can get for under $10 online) and/or using card stock paper when printing off your tags! NO straight pins for safety reasons

Hangers: dry cleaning type preferred

Plastic bags (such clear, ziploc-style bags) for bagging lots, small parts of toys, required parts to a crib, etc.

Masking tape or clear packing tape for securing tags to items (only tape two sides of the tag, or make it in a way the tagger can easily cut off your tag) If you must use packing tape, please use it sparingly. Make sure you attach the tag in a manner that the tagger can easily rip or cut it off. We will not use the double tag method, it didnt work. Masking tape must not be used on clothing; it does not stick. Cable ties or long twist ties for tagging shoes

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Packaging Items for Sale

Clothing:
Hangers: Try to use hangers as these items always sell much better. You can get free hangers by using dry cleaning hangers or asking stores if you can keep the hangers when you make purchases. Some drycleaners will sell you bulk hangers (100 for $4). Size: Fits small? Fits large? If the item shrunk and says 3T but fits like a 2T, write fits like 2T on the size of the tag and place it with 2T clothes, if it looks small for its size, it probably wont sell unless marked and put with the size it really fits. Do not use S, M or L to size your items. Write what size it fits (5/6 etc). Specific Item Requirements Try to sell clothing in outfits/sets when possible. Pin two-piece garments together with safety pins even if hung so they dont become separated. Must be securely fastened to the sloping wire of the hanger, if using dry cleaning type hangers.

Outfits/Sets

Pants/skirts

One-sies, bibs socks, tights

Must be in excellent condition and should be bagged and sold in lots (they should not be sold in singles unless new in package.)

Underwear

Permitted only if NEW and in original packaging

Newborn thru Size 24mo sleepers/pjs (includes sleeping gowns)

Its best to pin them together and sell them in sets of 2 or 3

Clothing Quality Check: o Clothing must be freshly laundered, and FREE from spots, stains, and rips o Double check your items, in good light, to make sure there are no stains or defects.

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Shoes:

Pairing: Cable ties or long twist ties work well to secure pairs together. Size: Size must be clearly marked in American sizes. Quality Check: o Make sure all shoes are clean. o There should be no dirt on the soles, scuff marks or worn treadthey dont sell.

Toys, Baby Gear, Books, and Higher-Priced Items:

Instruction Manuals: attach any pamphlets/instructions or paperwork you have in a baggie to the item. Packaging: If you cant find the original packaging, try looking online at ToysrUs, Target, etc and print off features/pricing info. These items sell faster and for more $$ Pieces and Parts: Small pieces that go with toys have to be bagged and attached securely to the item. Otherwise they will get lost and the item will not sell. Specific Item Requirements

Baby Gear, toys, etc

Cleaned and not listed under the Not Allowed List

Bedding

Should be placed in a bag, nothing loose should be sold Must be in excellent condition and should be bagged and sold in lots (they should not be sold in singles unless new in package) Must be in excellent condition (no rips, writing,etc). Best to sell books in lots of 2 or more (wrap the books together in saran wrap, place into ziplock bags, or tie up in twine like a parcel; tape can ruin them) Must be in excellent condition (if they look used, dont bring it)
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Blankets

Books, parenting books, etc

Book bags, diaper bags, lunch boxes

Bottles & Sippy Cups:

Must be new and BPA Free

Car Seats (bases too):

Must be less than 5 yrs old (date used is manufacture date, not purchase date) No recordings from TV or burned from internet

Videos, DVDs, Cds

PackNPlays

There CANNOT be any holes in the mesh per CPSC Guidelines.

Wooden Puzzles

No cardboard boxed puzzles unless unopened & new. Wooden puzzles should be bagged or covered in plastic wrap and taped to ensure all the pieces stay together. Must have working batteries in them. If installing new batteries, adjust the price and note new batteries.

Electronic Games/Toys/Animals:

Small toys & other small items (ex. bag of baby toys, bag of dolls/cars, etc):

Should be bagged and sold in lots of 2-10+ items. Unless NWT, they should not be sold in singles.

Quality Check: o Make sure the items are clean. Items that are clean sell faster and for more $$. It is worth taking the time to wipe the item down with a wet cloth.

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Items Never Allowed

If any of the following are found they will be pulled, de-tagged and donated/thrown away

Used Bottles, Sippy Cups, Pacifiers, Rattles, Chew Toys

Sanitation reasons

Location aka Vacation T-shirts

Characters, sports, graphicsare ok Allowed exceptions: Build A Bear, Webkinz, New with tags animals, Electronic working

Stuffed Animals Happy Meal Type of Toys Household Items NOT related to Children/Family Anything stained, broken, ripped, missing pcs or in less than great condition. Due to the new CPSIA Law we will not allow any childrens jewelry Car Seats (bases too) older than 5 yrs old, recalled or involved in an accident Cardboard-boxed Puzzles

Due to high levels of lead that have been found Date used is manufacture date, not purchase date Unless new and unopened Unless they are in excellent condition (no writing, water damage, worn/ripped/missing pages, etc)
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Books or coloring books

Seasonal Sale Requirements

Items for Fall Sale: Fall & Winter Items Only Examples: Winter coats Snow suits Halloween Costumes Christmas dresses/suits Items for Spring Sale: Spring & Summer Items Only Examples: Shorts Easter dresses/suits Light cardigans Swim suits Capri pants Tank Tops

Short sleeve shirts are ok, must be current Fashions, no more than 5 yrs old.

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Pricing Guidelines
Pricing Your Items
Questions to ask yourself: o Do I want the item back if it doesnt sell? (The answer should be no since you are looking to sell the item.so price accordingly!!) o How much would I pay for it? (Be honest..this is a good guide.) Consider the brand, condition, age, size, etc when pricing your items. o The laws of Supply & Demand always apply. If there are a lot of newborn items, those priced highest probably wont sell. Keep your pricing realisticwe all know the Target, WalMart, Kmart type brands. Dont overprice yourself. Hot Items: Thomas the Train, Dora, Princess/Disney, Scooby Doo, Spiderman, Super Heroes, Spongebob, Star Wars, DS, DS Mario anything, Leapster, Little Tikes

CLOTHING
Popular Name Brands: American Girl, Gap, Gymboree, Hanna Anderson, Hartstrings, Janie & Jack, Justice, Lands End, Michael Simon, Mini Boden, Nordstrom, North Face, Ralph Lauren, Sally Mack, Talbots Coats Light Jackets Light/ Higher End: Jean Jacket Adidas Lands End Winter Coat Nautica NorthFace Winter Coat Rain Winter Costumes Dresses Hoodies/Sweatshirts The Gap Nike Jogging Suits (Adidas) Leotard Sports Teams Browns Jersey Browns Outfit 0-3mo Cavs 2pc 18mon Indians 2pc Steelers Jersey Pants Jeans $1.50 $7 - $10 (e.g Rothschild coat $10) $3 - $6 $5 $10 $6.50 $20 $3 - $6 $7 $3 - $5 $4 - $5 $4 $4 $3 - $5 $2 $5 - $6 $3 $4 $5 $7 $1.50 - $6
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Khaki The Gap Pajamas Nightgown 2pc PJ Princess Shorts Skirts/Skorts Socks Snow Pants Sweaters Cardigan Swimsuits Tshirts Plain Nike

$3 $5 $3.50 $6 $2 - $3 $1.50 3 pair for $1 $3 - $6 $2 $2 - $4 $1 $2

BABY GEAR
Baby Blanket Bassinet Bathtub Bath Chair Bath Towels Booster Seat Booster Feeding Seat Boppy w/cover Breast Pump $2.50 $15 $3 $4 - $6 $1.50 $3.50 - $5 $8 $15 Medela $40 Medela Mini $8 like New Medela: $150 $12 Graco Seat & Base $25 Graco Infant Seat $30 Britax $32 Evenflo newer $40 Snugglie $7 Bjorn $10 - $14.50 $1.50 - $2 $35 $1 - $2 $5 Kate Spade $20 Columbia $10 $3.50 Refills $7
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Bumbo Car Seat

Baby Carriers Changing Pads Changing Table Crib sheet Diaper Bag

Diaper Pails

Exersaucer Floor play gyms Gates High Chairs

Monitor PacNPlay Play Mat/gym for Floor Shopping Cart/High Chair Cover Strollers

Swing Toys Walker LARGE ITEMS Activity Tables/Electronic Battery Operated Small Cars/Ride ons Ball Pit BasketBall Hoop Bikes

$5 - $20 $10 Einstein $15 $4 - $10 New Swing Gate $12 $10 - $15 Baby Trend $28 Wood $30 $15 Safety 1st- $5 w/changing table $30 Graco $30 $10 $4 - $12 Double $25-$40 Umbrella $3 Baby Trend Compact $20 Eddie Bauer $25 $15 - $25 Take Along Swing $15 LeapFrog table $10 Soft Sorter $2 $3 - $8

$10 Barbie AV $50 $5 - $15 $3 - $7 Barbie $20 Schwinn $20 Huffy $7 - $15 Batman $30 $20 $15 $20 $18.00 $10 $10 $5-7 $10-$15 Zoo Set $6 Airplane $5
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Bike Seat Climber slide sets Cozy Coupes Dollhouse & pcs Guitars Kitchen Lawn Mower Little People Bldgs/Sets

Race Car Set Ride on toys- Smaller toddler

Rocking Horse Sand/water Table Scooter Shopping Cart Slides Tables Train Tables Trampoline Vacuum Vanity & Bench Wagon

$4 Fisher Price $3 Tractor $5 School Bus $10 $5 - $15 $30 $5 - $10 $9 $7 - $18 ( Picnic $25 Kid table w/Chairs $20 $20 Small-$10 $4 $6 - $10 $15 w/ tag along $30

DCOR/Furniture
Beach Towel Bed Rails Canopy-Girls Changing table Crib Lamps Toddler Rockers Twin Comforter/Blanket Twin Sheets $1.50 $2 - $10 $4 - $10 $14 - $35 $10 $3 $15 $12 - $20 $3.00 Thomas $6

GAMES
ELEFUN Dora Candyland Boggle Jr Vsmiles Games $1.50 - $2.50 $3.50 $2.50 $3.25

SMALL TOYS
Baby Einstein DVDs Bag of Bike Helmet DS Games Eyeclops $2 - $3- $6 like new Trucks $4 Cars $2 - $4 $5; $4 $4 $12
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Geotrax Leap Frog Bus Leapster Large Truck

MegaBlocks Rocking Chair, kids Thomas the Train

Transformer VHS Tapes Webkinz

Set of 2 $25 $5 $30 3 Leapster Games $10 Monster $5) Tonka metal Dump $6 Tonka Fire $4 $3-4 Wagon w/ blocks $5 $5 (Carrier $5), (Push N Go $1.50), (Trains $4); Carnival Set $15; Flashlight $3 $3.50 $1 $1-$3 ea

MATERNITY
Shirt Jeans Gap $3 - $5 Gap $10 Old Navy $5

SHOES
Tap New Sandals Swim Rainboots Boots Cleats Mammoth Crocs Robeez Slippers $4 $7 $6 $3 $2; $3 $3 $8 $10 $2

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