This sale will again be run very similar to several local consignment sales; and each seller will have the discretion of the price of each item. The entire sale room will be organized by specific item and size. This will assist buyers to get in and out quickly. It will also mean that prices of items are firm and there will not be negotiating with the sellers. Items not sold at the sale will be available for seller pick up the week following the sale, and items not picked up by the designated deadline will be donated to local charitable organizations.

Items can be donated outright or sold for money by a designated seller. In order to sell items for a monetary return you must pay an upfront seller fee of $25. 100% of the $25 seller fee will be donated to the March of Dimes.

If you would like to donate items you would not pay the seller fee, however, if possible, we would appreciate your tagging your items when you donate them. 100% of the profits from donated item sales will be donated to the March of Dimes.

All items will be consolidated for sale by size; gender; and item (for example all boys sleepers, size 0-3; girls jackets size 24mo-2T, books; pull toys, etc.). In order to sell items at the sale, all items must be tagged for sale by each seller prior to the drop off date. Each seller will have to tag their items before drop off, and you will be given a seller number to use after we receive your $25 fee. Your seller number will identify your returned profits’ at the end of the sale. Sellers will receive a voucher to be paid to you for all your sales after the sale date.

Prior to the District paying profits to each seller, each person will be given an opportunity to make a donation of their choosing to the March of Dimes and they would then receive the balance of their profits. The donation at this time is entirely up to the seller, to make or not make; in any amount of their choosing.

Important Dates

March 3, 2010 Seller fee due to District Office

March 15, 16, & 17 Tagged Item Drop-off dates:

Monday 4-7 PM; Tuesday 3-6 PM; Wednesday 3-6 PM

March 20, 2010 SALE---7:30 AM-11:00 AM Intermediate School Cafeteria

March 22, 2010 Seller Pick-up for Unsold Items (IMS Bldg; 3:00 PM-7:00 PM)

March 31, 2010 Invoices to Sellers

Seller Fee

Individuals who want to sell items for a monetary return will have to submit their seller fee no later than March 3, 2010. Checks for the $25 fee should be made payable to Spring-Ford Area School District and sent to Shirley Rhoads at the District Office at 857 South Lewis Road, Royersford, PA 19468. Upon receipt of your seller fee, we will issue you your seller ID number to be used to tag all items. Returning sellers will be reissued their original seller number.

Tagging Items

All items must be tagged for sale prior to dropping off at the Intermediate School on March 17, 2010. Items must have the following information and must be secured to the hanger or on to the item itself.

1. Seller Number (issued at the time of receipt of seller fee) or DONATE

2. Brief Item Description (ex. Blue striped onesie w/puppy on pocket, set of 8 rubber Pooh Blocks, Car Seat Mirror, etc.)

3. Price

Please remember that only items with tags will actually be SOLD at the sale so it is in everyone’s best interest to make sure the tags stay on the item. All clothing must be on hangers and tags must be secured to the actual hanger or to the item itself (safety pins, string, etc.). All toys and small items must be placed in Ziploc bags with the tags taped to the bags.

Pricing Items

When pricing items you may want to do some research on-line and see what the item sells for retail—then mark down what you feel is reasonable. A rule of thumb might be to price the item at what you think you might pay for it, keeping in mind that you would be glad to get some return on your product. You can also visit some local consignment shops to see what they price items at to give you an idea of what you might get for the item. Be cautious to not overprice your item—better to get some cash back than to get your items back!

Staples and Wal-Mart sell packs of tags with string at a very reasonable price.

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers for the following:

Distribute Flyers for Event
Sorting and Tagging of Donated items after school on March 15, 16, & 17.
Volunteer workers at the Sale on March 20 (Cashier Table, Refreshment Table, General Assistance)

We need the following items for donation:

Clothing racks—these can be returned
Children’s hangers (for donated items)
Refreshment Table Items
Plastic Bins (for items such as toys)---these can be returned

The March of Dimes has benefitted from our sale each year and we hope it continues to be a top District fundraising event.

The following information is from another consignment sale and offers some general suggestions regarding items:

Clothing

The better your clothes look, the better they will sell! All clothing should be clean and stain free. Please check for stains, signs or wear, fading, broken zippers, frayed hems, missing buttons or loose buttons, etc.
You can purchase inexpensive children’s hangers at Kmart, Wal-Mart, and Dollar Stores
$1 rule: If you have a single item that you value at less than $1, please group it together with like items so that they will equal a value of at least $1. COMPLETE OUTFITS sell MUCH better than single items.
Safety pin all sets and accessories securely to each other. All pieces need to be viewable without unpinning them. Also, dress or two-piece hangers may be used to display sets or dresses with bloomers
All pants must be pinned directly to the hanger (use extra large safety pins/zip ties), Do not fold them over hanger.

Toys
Toys should include ALL parts. Any small or loose parts can be packaged in a Ziploc bag. Attach the bag to the main item with packing tape. If a toy requires batteries to operate, they must be included to insure the buyer the item works. Attach tag to the item using packing tape, zip ties or string. Make sure tag is secure. We will NOT be able to sell any item without a tag. Puzzles are easily packaged by wrapping in saran wrap and then sealing with packing tape on the back. (This keeps all the pieces together!)

Bedding
All bedding MUST be placed in either a bedding bag or a Ziploc bag. Ziploc makes an extra large bag that holds infant/toddler bedding. Please include all important information regarding the bedding set being sold (ex. 6 piece infant bedding set includes: quilt, bumper pads, dust ruffle, sheet, rug, and diaper stacker). The more information you give the buyer, the better the chance your item will sell. Attach the tag to the outside of bag with tape or zip tie. Be sure the tag is secure.

Books and Videos
Books – Attach tag to the back cover of the book with tape. Multiple items can be placed in a Ziploc bag with tag attached to the front with tape.

Videos/DVDs – Make sure that videos/DVDs are in working condition. Be sure proper video/DVD is in correct case. Attach tag to the back cover of the video/DVD with tape. Multiple items can be placed in a Ziploc bag with tag attached to the front with tape.

Loose Articles
Bibs, bottles, barrettes and bows, sippy cups, smaller toys, etc. must be in clear Ziploc bags with tag placed inside of the bag or taped on the outside of the bag.

Instruction Manuals
It is a great selling feature to include any instruction manuals for the items, if you have them.

Questions? Please email mod@spring-ford.net