New Hope Baptist Church Children’s Consignment Sale

Seller's Information

General Information

· All proceeds of the sale will be used by the church to support missions.

· Consignors must register by (to be determined).

· Your percentage of the selling price is 70%. As an added bonus, you receive a charitable contribution letter for the other 30%. If your “profit” (i.e. the 70% portion of your sales) is less than $5 you WILL NOT receive a check. Your entire proceeds will be donated to the church and you will receive a charitable contribution letter for your entire amount. Sellers with proceeds totaling $5 or more will receive their check the week after the sale.  We will deduct $1.00 from your proceeds to cover postage and administrative costs.

• HALF PRICE SALE -  Because we are now having a two day sale, we have decided that the last hour and a half of the sale on Saturday will be a 50% off sale.  You the consignor decides which items you would be willing to sell at 50% off the asking price if they haven't sold by noon on Saturday.  This will be done by placing a Yes or No in the bottom right corner of the tag.  If you indicate No on your tag the item will only be sold at the full asking price. 

· WE ACCEPT DONATIONS – If you don’t want to consign, but have items you would like to donate, we will be glad to accept them and sell them with all proceeds going to the church. You will receive a charitable contribution letter for your donation upon request.  Please call 260-434-1111 to arrange a time to drop of your donations.

· Sellers are not required to be at the sale. All items will be compiled the week of the sale. We will organize and merchandise items into the proper categories. We do all of the work for you and this sale will be advertised to the general public. Sellers will be invited to attend a special preview sale.

· What you can sell:

1. Clothing (Infant – Pre-teen) – Clothing, shoes, accessories, jackets, costumes, etc.

2. Kid’s/Baby Toys – Most types of toys are accepted. Games, dolls, puzzles, Barbies, action figures, rattles, etc. (No stuffed animals).

3. Baby Gear – Strollers, swings, exersaucers, bouncy seats, baby carriers, high chairs, Johnny Jump-ups, etc.

4. Linens – Crib sheets, crib sets, bumpers, kid’s sheet sets, comforters, blankets, window treatments, etc.

5. Outdoor Play Equipment – Yard toys, riding toys, wagons, bicycles, scooters, sandboxes, Little Tykes playsets, swings, etc.

6. Baby Items – Kids/infant furniture, cribs, dressers, table & chairs, pictures, lamps, etc. (seller must deliver and pick up to/from sale location.)

7. Books, Videos, Music – All books, VHS & DVD’s, computer games, music CD’s, etc

Consignor Information

· Anyone wishing to consign is required to call us. We will accept consignors starting (to be determined). Please call 260-434-1111 to receive your consignor number and to schedule a drop-off date and time. You will get a confirmation e-mail or phone call once you are accepted. If you have not received a call or e-mail within 48 hours, please call 260-434-1111. For drop off info, see below.

· You will be given a consignor number that you will use to prepare your items. When you call to consign, please let us know what you are bringing, especially if you are bringing furniture or large toys or equipment (i.e. strollers, ANY outdoor plastic play equipment, crib, pack and play, changing table, ANY furniture, play houses, kitchens, workshops, ANY riding toys tricycle size or larger, stand alone baby swings, toddler beds, etc.) 

· Drop Off Dates: We will be accepting items at the church. 

Sunday, (to be determined)

1:00pm - 4:00 pm

Monday, (to be determined)

2:00pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, (to be determined)

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

APPOINTMENTS ONLY

Drop Off Procedures

1. Sellers must complete the seller registration form at drop-off. Drop off will take 15-30 minutes depending on how many items you have to sell.

2. All items must have a seller information card (see below). The card should be properly fastened using a safety pin for clothing, tape for plastic items, BEFORE items are dropped off. We will not be able to sell your item if the info card falls off. Untagged items will NOT be accepted, however, we will have tags and pins available for purchase at drop off.

3. Clothing must be washed and free of noticeable stains. No torn items will be accepted. Items placed on hangers will provide better viewing for buyers but this is not required. Make sure that items are properly secured on the hanger. Use safety pins or rubber bands if necessary. Items not placed on hangers will be placed on tables sorted by size/gender. If possible, have items separated by gender and size at drop-off. 

4. Shoes must be cleaned and tied together with info card attached.

5. All toys must be clean. Dirty toys will not be accepted. Toys requiring batteries must include the required batteries to ensure they work properly.

6. Toys with multiple or loose pieces should be packaged together in a Ziploc bag to ensure no items are lost.

7. Books must be in good condition with no torn pages (or chewed edges).

8. Linens, please hang if possible. If you have a set, please secure all items together.

9. Please check your items for recalls BEFORE dropping them off. If it is or was subject to a recall, please note it and the remedy taken, to ease the mind of your customers. If you bring a car seat, please call the Dept of Transportation at 800-424-9393 to make sure that it has not been recalled.

 Price your items to SELL. You determine the price of your own items.

· Preview Sale Date

Thursday, (July 30th)

5:00 PM – 7:00 pm

When your items are dropped off for the sale, you will be given 2 tickets to this event. Feel free to bring a friend to the preview sale. No one admitted without a ticket. 

· PRODUCT INFORMATION CARDS:

Please print the information listed below on a 3x5 index card or the equivalent size piece of paper/card stock if you are preparing your tags on your computer.  Tape, pin or fasten to each of your items so the card will not fall off. See example below. Do NOT vary the layout of the information or use cards that are not similar in size. This ensures quick checkout at the register. We ask that you begin writing about 1/3 of the way down from the top of the card and put the pin in the blank area at the top of the card. Be sure ALL writing is below the pin. This will enable us to simply cut the card off when purchased, rather than unpinning it.  See picture below for example of how to do your cards.

At drop off inspection, any inconsistencies will have to redone on your time. Please e-mail us with any questions before investing your time!

1. Use the middle of the card to give a short description of your item. This is a good way to way to point out if your item is a brand name. If you have the time, this is also a good way to add any positive selling points, such as “Washes Well” or “Only Worn Once.” On large ticket items such as equipment, you may want to put the retail price off to the side so buyers will know what a good deal they are getting.
2. Use one inch or larger safety pins to pin on the tags, placing the pin horizontally and catching the garment and the card twice. Pin sets securely together so they don’t become separated
3. You set the price of all items. PRICE TO SELL! Ask yourself “Would I buy what I’m bringing in at the price I am asking?” 
4. Group small items together in a Ziploc bag, card pinned on the outside of the bag. We also recommend sealing the top closed with clear packaging tape to keep out small hands. Pinning your tag through the mailing tape is also a secure place for your tag, as pins come off the Ziploc bag easily.
5. For sets of books, videos, or CDs, try to group no more than 2 per set. Make sure that the sets are tied together and tagged properly to ensure that the tag does not come off.
6. For shoes, pin shoes together with a large pin or twist tie, then pin tag to the connecting pin.

Item Pick Up

· Sellers will pick up any unsold items that they choose not to donate, Saturday, (to be determined) between 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We must have our church ready for service on Sunday. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly.

· At pick up, please look in, or ask for, our lost and found box for items that may be yours, which may have missing tags or consignor numbers.

· Checks and your charitable contribution letter will be mailed the week after the sale. 

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Consignor #                            Size          Description Price D or P                                 Yes or No

Please place either a D or a P at the botton left corner of your card to indicate your preference for donation or pickup.  This will help us quickly sort through items after the sale is complete.

Please place either a Yes or a No at the bottom right corner of your card to indicate if you are willing to sell this item at our 50% off sale which will be held the last hour and a half of the sale.  You decide on each item!