- Think OUTSIDE the closet. While 60% of clothes sell, 95% of the appliances, electronics, furniture, housewares, room décor, bedding, books, DVDs & videos sell!
- The minimum price for any one item is $3.00!
- Bring the BEST OF YOUR BEST clothes. Remember, the limit on clothes is 25 hanging items per sex per consignor.
- The appearance of your items will do much to help them sell. Clothes that are clean, smell fresh, and are pressed, look newer and generally sell better. Spend a little extra time getting your items ready! Popping your wrinkled clothes in the dryer with a dryer sheet works wonders on those "packed in the box" wrinkles. Button up shirts, zip up zippers, etc. Take pride in your belongings...it will show and sell!
- Please help us maintain our high standards by checking through your items before bringing them in to drop-off. Inspect your clothes for stains, tears, missing buttons, broken zippers, etc. in GOOD LIGHT. (Typically, basement and garage lighting are not adequate.) Go through your items and select out clothes that are worn, pilly, faded, frumpy, and/or just plain old. (Contemporary, stylish, newer items sell the best.)
- 3x5 index cards, either white or colored, for tags are a must! (No exceptions!) Use a numbered size (6, 8, 10, etc.) not S, M, L. Use brand names in your descriptions. Identify items by color or design.
- Price your items to sell! Use $1.00 increments only. (No 25¢ or 50¢ etc.) Price items about 1/4 to 1/3 of the original price, depending on brand and condition. Ask yourself, "What would I pay for this item at a consignment store/sale?"
- Use medium-size safety pins when attaching tags. (Tiny gold pins and straight pins are not acceptable.)
- Shoes, including the soles, must be very clean, without scuff marks, and in first-rate condition. Attach shoes securely together with twist ties, safety pins, or string, and avoid zip-lock bags. This way, shoes will be easier to inspect and display.
- Appliances, electronics, equipment, etc. must be clean, in exceptional condition, and with all parts intact. Items which require batteries must include them. Small pieces should be secured in a zip-lock bag, clearly labeled and attached to the main piece. Clear packing tape is great for securing bags.
- Advanced Bar Coding will save time at drop-off. When you are tagging your items, keep a tally of how many items you have at each price, separated by discount/no discount. Then, simply email or call us with this information and we will print up your bar code labels and send them to you. Example: 2 @ $3, 12 @ $5, 6 @ $7 ND. You can affix the labels to your cards at home. Then, when you come to the Shrine for drop-off, we will simply inspect your items and place them in their appropriate place!
- There is a $9.00 participation fee for consignors that will be deducted from the earnings checks. Checks will be mailed within two weeks after the end of the sale.
- When buying items, we accept Visa, MasterCard, debit cards, cash or personal checks with a local phone number. There is a $30 fee for any returned checks (so please don't bounce any!)
- Volunteer during the sale and have a rip-roaring time (and earn fabulous perks!)
- Pass the word (and flyers) to everyone and anyone. A bigger sale is good for all of us!
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