Bookwalter United Methodist Church Consignment Sale
Do You Have $$$ In Your Closets?
Welcome! Thanks for consigning with us. We hope this is a great experience for
everyone. Please read these guidelines thoroughly. If you have any questions, please email
Holly and / or LeeAnn at [email protected]
Where:
Bookwalter United Methodist Church
4218 Central Avenue Pike
When:
Friday April 4th, 8:00am – 5:00 pm,
Saturday, April 5th, 8:00 am– 12:00pm ½ off sale
Early bird shopping: Workers may shop early on Thursday
evening during drop off hours.
Drop Off Time:
Wednesday April 2nd & Thursday
April 3rd
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Be A Volunteer And Shop The Pre-Sale!
There is a big incentive to volunteer (you don’t need to be an BUMC member!) Volunteers
who work a minimum of two hours (any combination of WHOLE hours throughout the sale
dates) will be allowed to shop the pre-sale prior to opening to the public (and get the choice
items from the sale before they are picked-over!). The Pre-Sale is held on Thursday. Being
a volunteer is easy and fun! We need help making phone calls, handing out brochures,
setting up, cashiers, taggers, floaters during the sale, take-down, greeters, check-out
assistants, etc
Presale on Thursday Night:
Must work a 2 hour shift at the sale.
Presale shopping will start at 6:00 pm and end promptly at 8:00 pm
Any Other Questions - Holly Byrd: email: [email protected]
CONSIGN EARLY TO GET YOUR CHOICE OF TIMES!
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For Friday, April 4th, volunteers are needed from 8 am until 5 pm.
On Saturday, April 5th, volunteers are needed from 8 am until 2 pm.
All consignors and other volunteers will be invited to shop on Thursday, before the
sale is open to the public. You will have first pick of the merchandise before the sale
opens to the public.
You do not have to consign to volunteer. We greatly appreciate the help of men,
women and teens.
Volunteer duties include set-up, checking-in and organizing the merchandise, helping
customers, checking- out customers and sorting unsold items on both Friday and Saturday.
ITEMS ACCEPTED:
Children’s and junior’s Spring and Summer clothing and shoes
Shoes must be in Ziploc bags or tied together and tagged.
Boys’ sizes 0-20, girls’ sizes 0-16, and junior sizes
Maternity clothing of all sizes **Be realistic in pricing. Maternity does NOT sell well.**
Nursing equipment, such as breast pumps, Boppy pillows, slings, bottles, etc.
books on pregnancy, child-rearing, nursing, and the like
Baby accessories such as bibs, baby tubs, blankets, booster seats, front pack
carriers, boppy pillows, bumbo seats, slings, diaper bags
clothing accessories (socks, hats, hair bows, etc.)
Baby and older kids’ furniture, bedding, and accessories
kids equipment, like Exersaucers, strollers, pack-n-plays, swings, bouncy seats, high
chairs, tables, cribs, strollers
Children’s books, games, videos, DVDs, and CDs, VHS tapes and they can only be
PG or G rated. Non-violent games only, toys, puzzles, sports equipment, Halloween
costumes, outerwear, dress-up clothes, holiday clothes, dancewear,
Barbies, dolls, and accessories
Toys (with all pieces and working batteries *get at dollar tree-only to show working)
Large outdoor toys, such as Little Tykes, bikes, etc.
Jewelry is not accepted given the lead limit risks.
Any item involved in a recall is NOT accepted. Please check your items at the
CPSC website: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html
Virtually anything related to infants, children and pregnancy is welcome. Please only sell
items that you would purchase for your own family.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED:
Used sippy cups or bottles and those not in original packaging
Underwear
Soiled/stained items
***Stuffed animals
beds larger than toddler beds will not be accepted.
car seats, drop-side cribs,
maternity underwear, encyclopedias, pacifiers (even new), teething rings (even new), war
toys, weapons, violent games/movies,/books, or copies of videos.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL!
PREPARING ITEMS:
Tagging Instructions:
It is impossible to over-stress the importance of good quality, legible tags. We
highly encourage every consignor to print their tags on cardstock. It is not expensive. One
pack of cardstock from Target or Michaels only costs a few dollars and will last you through
many sales or you can use a 3x5 index cards
If you do not already have a prior consignment # you have used at a prior sale Your assigned
4-digit code—usually the last four digits of your phone #.
The Price. Whole dollar pricing only! Minimum is $1.—.
Prices must be in increments whole dollars (for ease at check out). Items tagged incorrectly
will be rounded down to the correct increment for the consumer. Consider combining smaller
items into baggies to make one sale item (ex. multiple 6-12 month socks).
Use one SAFETY pin (NO straight pins!)
Items should be tagged on the top right hand side of the clothing.
Two piece clothing should be safety-pinned together or by tying the hangers together
with an elastic band. It is recommended that clothing be placed on hangers as it
tends to sell better. Items not on hangers (or overflow) will be placed on tables. We
are unable to return your hangers to you, however, if we have extra hangers at the
end of the sale, you are welcome to take hangers home with you when you pick up
unsold items. There are a few stores that freely give them away (e.g. Old Navy.) We
may have extra hangers, first come, first serve. Ask when registering.
Please note that current season items sell best and you may do better to keep the
alternate seasonal items for another sale.
Toys should have index card with a small piece of packing tape on each end. Toys
with multiple pieces should be in Ziploc bags and tapped shut.
Shoes should be tied together with string or ribbon and index card attached with a
hole punched in top corner
Books should be tagged with a small piece of packing tape to both sides on the back
cover of the book packing tape ruins book covers when we have to pull it off at check
out. Remember you can always put books in zip-lock bags and tape the label to the
bag-
You may donate your unsold items or pick them up after the sale. If you plan to
donate the item, please note it on your tag with D at the bottom of your tag.
The D at the bottom means you plan to donate the item rather than pick it up if it is unsold.
1/2 Price: Y or N
If you do NOT want your items to be reduced on 1/2 price day, then the bottom of your tag
should say no. Otherwise your item will be discounted by 50% on Saturday.
Please use numerical sizes for clothing (i.e., 12-18 months rather than S, M, L).
Please make sure your consignor tags are legible!
PLEASE DO NOT TAPE LABELS ONTO CLOTHING! THEY WILL FALLOFF!
Bookwalter United Methodist church Consignment department is not responsible for tags that
are not properly secured. Please tag all items prior to drop off.
TAG EXAMPLE
The index card should contain the following information:
ID number on the TOP in the center
Boy or Girl
Brief description of Item
Size
Price
D
½ off y or no
Please DO NOT use labels or tape on clothing.
Merchandise Drop-offs and the Sale
Drop Off Time: Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00PM and Thursday 6:00PM - 8:00PM
1. It would be a good idea to schedule a time for drop off, please allow 30 minutes,
depending on the quantity of items.
2. Please sort merchandise by size, gender and type before dropping it off -- this will greatly
help the volunteers who will receive and display your items. When you arrive, your
merchandise will be checked to ensure it is tagged properly and is ready to be received into
the sale. Please be sure your items are clean and tagged properly or they will not be
accepted for the sale.
3. Shop the sale! There will be many great bargains available on all types of clothes, shoes,
accessories, toys and anything to do with children. As a consignor and/or volunteer, you will
be allowed to shop before the sale begins. You may purchase items Thursday 6:00PM 8:00PM. You can be among the first to choose from the consigned goods.
4. Please be at Bookwalter United Methodist Church between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm on
Saturday, April 5th to pick up any unsold items you did not designate for donation. All items
not picked up by 2:30 pm will be donated to charity – no exceptions. Bookwalter United
Methodist Church is not responsible for any theft or damage to property during the sale. You
may leave a large tote with your consignment # labeled, we will attempt to gather your left
overs and place them in the tote, for quicker pick up ☺
Volunteers working 2 hours will make 80% of the sale price. All other
Community consignors will receive 70% of the sales price. A $5 consignor fee will be
assessed and subtracted from your profits. All checks not deposited within 60 days will be
voided and consignors will forfeit these funds.
5. Checks should be mailed within 15 business days after the close of the sale.
Our Kid's Consignment Sales are held in the Fellowship Hall. Saturday is half price day
when many of our items will be marked down 50%. Our preview sale for volunteers ONLY is
held on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Anyone can sign up to be a volunteer.
PRICING YOUR ITEMS
1. Price your items to sell quickly (especially 12 months and smaller). People expect to get a
bargain at a consignment sale. Please note there are more potential buyers on Thursday
and Friday than on ½ price day – so you will be most successful if your prices are attractive
to those full-price shoppers.
(A Good Rule of Thumb: ¼ of the new price is the item is in good condition. 1/3 of the new
price if the item is like-new or never worn.)
2. Evaluate you prices without emotion – would you pay that price for that item?
3. Whole dollar pricing only!! Write prices in whole dollar amounts as a dollar $1. This
makes the price easier to read. And items not in whole dollar increments will be marked down
to the nearest whole dollar at check out.
4. Prices must begin at a minimum of $1. Smaller items may be sold together.
Price Suggestions
Polo Shirts:
$1.50-2.00
Pants
$1.00 - $2.00 Dress
Shirts
$2.00
Jeans
$2.00-$4.00
T-shirts
$1.00
Shoes
$2.00
Dresses
$3.00 - $5.00
Pajamas
$1.50-$3.00
Holiday Dresses
$5.00 - 10.00
Coats
$5.00-$10.00
Holiday Suits
$5.00
Toys and Baby items
Price will vary depending upon condition
*Prices for brand new or excellent condition use upper end of price range.
*Prices for gently used/worn condition use mid to lower price range.
RECLAIMING ITEMS
You may reclaim items from 1:30 until 2:30 pm on Saturday. You may leave a tote with
your consignor # labeled for pick up
Any items remaining when the sale / pick-up is over go directly to charity.
We make every effort to keep your items safe and secure at the sale with adequate
volunteers, however, we are not responsible for items lost or stolen.
SHOPPING
Tell everyone you know to come to our sale! You do not have to be a consignor or a
volunteer.
All sales are final and there are no returns. All items are sold as-is.
NO Credit cards or checks will be accepted. We accept cash only.
Attached is also a flyer for the sale. PLEASE make an attempt to post 2 flyers in your
community or forward to an area list. Please ask permission before posting or distributing
flyers at schools.
Thank you for your help and cooperation. We are looking forward to a fun and
successful sale. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions
Bookwalter United Methodist Church Registration & Consignor Agreement
Friday and Saturday, April 4th & 5th 2014.
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________ work/cell: ________________________
Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
Consignor Number: _______________ ( A prior # if available, or Choose 4-digit #. Last four
digits of phone # is recommended.)
For Office Use Only
$5 Registration Fee:______
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My preferences for volunteer times are:
(1) ____________________ (2) ____________________ (3) _____________________
(1) ____________________ (2) ____________________ (3) _____________________
Please read the following information and sign below, confirming that you have read the
Information and agree to its terms.
1. Saturday is ½ price day. If you do not want your items sold at ½ price, then you must use
the tag sheet with the No (No Reduction). Otherwise, your unsold items will be discounted by
50 % on Saturday. Please see tag instructions.
2. Pick-up is Saturday, April 5th from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. After this time all items will
be donated to charity. The time will be strictly enforced due to storage space limitations.
If you are unable to pick up your items, check with a friend, neighbor or fellow seller to
help you with pick-up and be sure that sale volunteers are aware of your plans.
3. Some items may not be accepted due to stains or signs of wear. In addition, we reserve
the right to remove any clothes that are damaged, out of season, or soiled. Items that are
removed from the sale may not be returned.
4. Bookwalter United Methodist Church and its affiliates, and volunteers are not
responsible for any clothing that is lost, stolen, or damaged during the sale.
5. All checks will be mailed as soon as possible.
**** You will be notified by email when they go out, please allow at least 4 weeks for receipt
of your check.
6. We will make every effort to replace missing tags with their proper items, but are not
liable for items that are missing tags.
7. If an item has a tag that is missing a price, Bookwalter United Methodist Church will
price the item at standard market value for the sale.
By signing below, I agree to and understand all parts of the Consignor Agreement. I
agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the information packet
Sign___________________________________________
Date____________
Children’s Consignment Event
Bookwalter United Methodist Church
4218 Central Avenue Pike Knoxville TN 37912
April 4th
8am-5pm
April 5th
8am-12pm
½ off sale
Quality Spring and Summer. Sizes Preemie to Juniors, Toys, Shoes, Baby Equipment,
Furniture, ETCJ
TO BE A CONSIGNOR, RECEIVE AN INSTRUCTIONAL
PACKET, EMAIL US @ AND WE’LL EMAIL IT TO YOU:
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