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frequently asked questions


Shopper Questions
Q. How often do you have these sales?
A. Our Spring/Summer sales are typically in March/April and our Fall/Winter sales are in September/October of each year.

Q. Are children allowed on opening day?
A. Yes, although it is very crowded, and the lines to checkout can be long.

Q. Are the sales located indoors?
A. Yes. Sales are located in air-conditioned/heated buildings.

Q. Are there any parking fees or entrance fees?
A. No parking fees. $3 admission fee Friday, September 24th only. All other days and children under 18 are free.

Consignor Questions

Q. Who can consign their items?
A. Anyone can consign their children's and maternity items with Just Between Friends. We request that you have a minimum of 20 items or $50 worth of items.


Q. Do consignors get to shop before the public?
A. Yes, consignors will shop on Thursday, September 23rd from 7PM-10PM. You will receive 1 friend pass to get them in at 7:30PM. Be sure to pick up your passes when you when you drop off your items.


Q. Are children allowed at the presale?
A. Children are NOT allowed at presales. It will be very crowded, therefore children are not allowed until we open to the public.


Q. What percentage of the sales do I receive?
A. Consignors receive 65% of their sales less a $10 consignor fee (deducted from your check). If you volunteer at least 4 hours, you can earn 70% on your items.


Q. Who does the pricing?
A. You set your own price and you get to decide if it is discounted on our half-price day. Check out our Pricing Guide page for pricing guidelines.


Q. What percentage of my items can I expect to sell?
A. Most sellers sell approximately 80% of their items in sizes 2-10. For sizes under 24 months the percentage drops due to the volume of merchandise received. People also tend to receive infant clothing as gifts, hand me downs etc. The older sizes (12-16 and up) also will sell a lower percentage as children become pickier as they near the teen and pre-teen years.


Q. How do I sign up to consign?
A. Just click on our Online Signup button and fill out the form. You will receive an email confirmation within moments.

Q. How long should I give myself to drop off my items?
A. Check-in and drop off typically takes about an hour. Your items will be inspected and then you place them in the designated areas around the sales floor. It is helpful to have your clothing presorted according to size and gender.


Q. When and where do I drop off my items?
A. Drop off is on either Wednesday, September 22nd from 10AM-8PM OR Thursday, September 23rd from 9AM-1PM.

Q. When do I pick up my unsold items?
A. Unsold items are to be picked up on Sunday, September 26th from 7PM - 8PM. All items not picked up at that time will automatically be donated to The Eveline Rivers Christmas Project. We must be fully out of the building after the sale, so you must pick up your items promptly, sorry, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Q. Do I have to sort through the racks to find my unsold items?
A. No, when you pick up your unsold items, your hanging garments will already be sorted by Consignor# for easy pickup. As time and volunteer sign-ups allow, we hope to have all of the other items sorted, too.


Q. How long does it take to receive my check?
A. Your check will be mailed to you within fourteen days of the end of the sale.


Q. Will I know what items have sold?
A. Yes, with our new online barcoding system, tracking your items is now easier than ever.


Q. Where do I find safety pins and child sized hangers?
A. Most dry cleaners will give you a modest amount of adult hangers and safety pins for free. If you need a lot, ask if you can buy them. Most of the time dry cleaners will sell you these supplies at a reduced amount (cheaper than discount stores). The other place to try is your local $1.00 store. Sometimes you can find 200 safety pins for $1.00. Wal-mart is the only store that we know of that carries the infant sized hangers. SHOP EARLY or shop online for these child sized drip dry hangers.

Q. If I consign my items, do I have to stay during the sale?
A. No. Consignors drop off their items and put them out on the selling floor during the designated drop-off times and come back during the designated times to pick up their unsold items.


Q. What items are you taking?
A. We accept anything related to babies, children or maternity. The clothing must be current season. Other great items are toys, books, videos, strollers, baby equipment, nursery items, large play equipment, bedding, cribs, changing tables, etc.


Q. What about shoes?
A. Yes. All shoes will go through a strict inspection at drop-off.  Please bring only your best shoes.  These items are easily worn out and will not sell if they are worn.

Q. What about stuffed animals?
A. We only accept name brand or battery operated stuffed animals (lights, sound, movement), Ty, Disney or Beanie Babies.

Q. What is Mommy Mart?
A. Mommy Mart is a way for you to sell your furniture. Check out our Mommy Mart page to see what all we accept in Mommy Mart.

Volunteer Questions

Q. Can anyone sign up as a volunteer and attend the volunteer presales?
A. Yes, anyone may sign up to volunteer on a first come/first serve basis. You do not have to be a consignor to volunteer.

Q. How long are the shifts?
A. 2 hours. Check out the available times on our Shop Early page.

Q. Do you provide childcare for volunteers?
A. Unfortunately, we do not offer childcare at this time.

Q. I'm pregnant or have a medical condition. Is it OK for me to be a volunteer?
A. If you are pregnant or have a medical condition, you will want to volunteer when the workload is less. We have several shifts available with tasks that can be done sitting down. If you need these positions, please email us with your request after registering and we will try to accommodate your request.


Volunteer/Consignor Questions

Q. Who is allowed to shop at the presale?
A. Volunteers shop first on Thursday, September 23rd, starting as early as 5:00 PM, depending on the volunteer pass you've earned. Consignors shop later beginning at 7PM. Every consignor & volunteer will receive a guest pass in order to invite someone to participate in the awesome savings extravaganza!

Q. Can I bring a stroller to the presale?
A. No. Due to the number of people shopping at our sale, it will be easier to bring a laundry basket with a rope or belt attached to pull your "bargains" behind you. We will also have large shopping bags available for your convenience.


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Thursday, September 09, 2010