Day School Consignment Sale

September 18-19, 2009

Download Tags & Worksheet Here

The Church at Cahaba Bend’s New 2 You consignment sale will provide the community with a great source for gently worn children’s clothing,toys,furniture and maternity items at reasonable prices. Sellers receive 70% of their proceeds while the remaining 30% will go to support The Day School at Cahaba Bend. The sale will be held at The Church at Cahaba Bend. The church is located across from the Intermediate School on Hwy 52 in Helena.

Seller Information

In order to become a seller, you must first get a seller number and reserve a check in time for your items. The numbers will begin to be handed out on Tuesday, Aug 25th at the Day School office and then from 9-1 Monday’s thru Friday’s, until all slots are filled. There are a limited number of seller numbers and they will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions please contact Maggie Bell, at maggiembell@yahoo.com . There is a registration fee of $6.00, (an increase of $1.00 to cover postage and supplies for mailing checks). Sellers pay their registration fee at the time their numbers are received. The registration fee is non refundable. There is a preview sale open only to those who are selling and/or working the sale. Profit checks will be mailed to the seller within 2 weeks of the sale.

Sale Instructions

Please read and carefully follow all instructions. If your items are not labeled correctly and in item number order, we will ask that you organize your items before you can check-in.

Download Files: Inventory Sheet and Tags Book and Video Labels

  1. We will accept Fall and Winter children's clothing and accessories, maternity clothing and accessories, indoor and outdoor toys such as board games, books, videos, bikes, Little Tikes, nursery items such as strollers and high chairs and baby furniture such as changing tables and cribs. In order to be accepted, all items must not be outdated and must be clean and ready to use.
  2. We reserve the right to reject any item that may be inappropriate for this sale.
  3. Please limit your items to 100 per seller number. You may get more than one seller number to accommodate more than 100 items. You must have a minimum of 10 items to receive a seller number.
  4. Saturday is half price day. If you want your item sold for HALF PRICE, then mark the tag YES. If you do not want your item sold for half price, mark your tag NO.(See instructions for marking tags below.)
  5. Clothing
    • Bring clothes in first-class condition. We will check for stains and wear during check-in. We will NOT accept stained and badly worn clothing.
    • We do not accept panties, underwear, or training pants. However, diaper covers and bloomers are accepted.
    • We will only accept 3 of your best pairs of shoes per seller number.
  6. Toys
    • Due to new regulations, we cannot accept children’s products that exceed the lead limit of more than 660 ppm. It is also illegal to sell any product that has been recalled. Please be sure that your items are safe by checking the CPSC website ( www.cpsc.gov ) for information on recalled products.
    • We discourage the sale of monster toys and toy weapons as well as any item that may be offensive or frightening to children.
    • We will accept Nintendo Systems, Sega Systems or any other “game” system, in good working condition ONLY. We will also accept games for these systems.
    • Toys that require batteries MUST have working batteries in them. Items MUST WORK and will be checked before being accepted.
    • Toys must be clean and ready to play with. No sticky or dirty toys will be accepted.
    • Due to the fact that stuffed animals come in all sizes and shapes and are hard to clean we will NOT accept any stuffed animals.
    • Toys and games must have all pieces. Toys with pieces should have pieces sealed in zip lock bags that are taped shut.
    • Small toys may be combined in zip lock bags that are taped shut.
  7. We will accept videos/DVD’s that are rated G or PG only (at our discretion). All video tapes need a label on the spine (or in original packaging).
  8. Inventory Sheets
    • Please only use official New2You inventory sheets on white, letter-size paper or, to make it easier on yourself, download the Excel inventory sheet; it automatically fills out your tags for you.
    • Make copies of the inventory sheet. HINT: you may want to write your seller number, name, address and phone number on the first page before copying).
    • If using the computer program, this is done on all pages, and inventory information is transferred to the tags automatically.
    • Please use blue or black ink only or use the computer generated inventory page.
    • List the items on the inventory sheet in gender, size and numerical order. For example, all boys’ clothes should be listed together with the smallest size and working up, with the item numbers in consecutive order. Do the same thing for the girls’ clothes. This is really important for the check-in and sale breakdown process.(If you miss a few items just add them in gender/size order at the bottom of the sheet.)Nursery items, toys, shoes, etc. should be grouped together and listed last on the inventory sheet. Items will be checked-in in this order, so keep them in numerical order when you bring them for check-in.
    • DO NOT skip lines in the middle of the inventory sheet.
    • DO NOT continue your inventory list on the back of the sheet. Continue on another sheet of paper.
    • If using the Excel spreadsheet, DO NOT cut and paste. This will not work and will affect the tags on the following page.
    • Be sure to bring your inventory sheet at your appointed time for check-in. We pay you by your inventory sheet so we must have an inventory sheet for every seller.
  9. Miscellaneous Items
    • Items must be priced at $1.00 or above, in whole or half-dollar increments. Smaller items may be sold together. Either bag items together and/or pin sets together.
    • Socks and accessories should be placed in zip lock bags and taped shut with masking tape. Do not use clear packing tape on your tags. (We need to be able to remove the tags).
    • All items not picked up by designated time will be donated to charity. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  10. Tagging Your Items
    • Make copies of the tag sheet and cut the tags apart. HINT: write your seller number on the tags before you make copies, it will save you time later, or use the Excel spreadsheet, it automatically fills in the tags for you.
    • Pin tags with SAFETY PINS ONLY to the front left shoulder of the garment as shown below. Please do not use straight pins or staples, as these do not hold tags on securely enough. Any item without a tag will not be sold so be sure that the tag is secure.
    • All clothes must be hung on hangers-any kind of hanger is fine, as shown. Make sure the hook is turned away from the tag. Also place items such as comforters and bumper pads on a hanger. If your clothes are turned the wrong direction on the hanger, you will need to change them before check-in.
    • Pin sets together with safety pins. Use only one tag for these items.
    • Attach tags to boxes or zip lock bags with tape. If you use clear packing tape on your tags, please do not cover the entire tag. The tags need to be removed. Please DO NOT place tags inside the bags, as they are too hard to remove.
    • Please make sure all items are properly and securely tagged.
  11. Completing the Tags
    • Pin with a safety pin where it says PIN HERE.
    • Write your seller number on each tag. This is necessary for us to pay you when the item sells.
    • Write the item number on each tag.
    • Write the size USING NUMBERS ONLY! Do not use small, medium or large. Please give the item a number size even if you have to guess. You have a better idea of the size than our volunteer would. If pants are slim, put the size number and “S” for slim. Example, 6S.
    • Give a description of the item by stating the color, design, brand name, etc. Write if it is a shirt, pants, or dress etc. Description on the tags must match the description on the inventory sheet. This will help us find lost items.
    • Check the appropriate category for BOY, GIRL, or OTHER. All children’s clothing should be marked Boy or Girl. The use of “Other” should be limited to maternity or toys, games, furniture, etc.
    • Maternity items should be marked OTHER and have maternity as the first word in the description.
    • Saturday is HALF (1/2) PRICE DAY. If you want your items to be sold for HALF (1/2) PRICE check YES on the tag and write Yes on the inventory sheet. If you do NOT want your item to be sold for ½ price, check NO on the tag and inventory sheet.
    • Items to be donated at end of sale should be marked DONATE. These items will not be returned at the end of the sale.
    • Put price on the bottom right corner of the tag. Items must be priced at $1.00 OR ABOVE, in whole or half dollar amounts. Items of lesser value may be combined. Price your items so they will sell quickly. A good rule of thumb is 2/3 of the new price if it is in good condition and ½ price if it is in fair condition. Evaluate your prices, would you pay that price for the item? There is likely to be more potential buyers on Thursday and Friday than on the ½ price Saturday.

 

Sale Schedule

Sunday, Sept. 13 - 4:30-8:45 p.m.
Receiving Items (Assigned Check-in times every 15 minutes)

Monday, Sept. 14 - 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Receiving Items (Assigned Check-in times every 15 minutes)

Thursday, Sept. 17 - 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Preview Sale for Workers

Thursday, Sept. 17 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Preview Sale for Sellers

Friday, Sept. 18 - 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Sale

Saturday, Sept. 19 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Sale - Most Items 50% Off

Saturday, Sept. 19 - 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Pick Up Items (Pick up Unsold Items)

Profit checks will be mailed to the seller within two weeks of the sale.

 

Volunteer Information

Running a successful sale means we not only need sellers, we need LOTS of volunteers. Men are encouraged to help; this is not a ladies only event. Youth are also encouraged to volunteer. To volunteer, please email at maggiembell@yahoo.com or call her at 205-621-1268. Remember, volunteers are given access to the preview sale.

Below is a listing of the volunteer shifts.

Sunday, Sept. 13 - 12:30pm-3:00pm, 3:30pm-7:30pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Monday, Sept. 14 - 8:45am-1:15pm
Thursday, Sept. 17 - 3:45pm-7:15pm
Friday , Sept. 18 - 8:45am-12:00pm, 11:45am-3:00pm, 2:45pm-7:15pm
Saturday, Sept. 19 - 8:45am-1:15pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm, 3:45pm-7:15pm