Sunday, September 30, 2012

POSTPONED

I am sad to announce that the Mom2Mom Sale has been postponed. It is tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, November 10th. Please help us to spread the word. If you would still like to sell your items, please hold on to them and help us find more people to rent spaces. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any further questions, please send an email to: mom2momflagstaff@gmail.com

Friday, September 21, 2012

Only a few days left...

Have you purged your kids' room of toys they don't play with and clothes that don't fit? I have a couple boxes ready to go for my spot at our next sale. You must have your completed registration form and money in by Tuesday, September 25th. I know it has been short notice, so if there are any issues, please send us an email at mom2momflagstaff@gmail.com right away. It would probably be faster to drop it off in person, so head over to Flagstaff Christian Fellowship Church : 123 Beaver Street. Have everything in an envelope and mark it ATTN: BETH - Mom2Mom Sale

Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AV9RQVUOMZjTC2nFjxOjl1ikHccBnvUQcJJDEgmad4Q/edit

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Registration Info

If you are interested in selling some of your gently used children's items, check out our registration form for all of the details about the sale! (Also see the "How do I become a seller?" post.)

Please print and fill out the form and mail it in with your check. Keep the information page for your reference.

Shoppers will also be looking for deals on large items. If you have any strollers, cribs, bouncy seats, jumperoos, exersaucers, etc., you'll want to consider selling them as well. There is a small charge for large item as we will handle selling these items for your asking price while you attend to your table. You can place two large items in the sale for no charge with a paid rental space. Space is limited for these items, so the earlier you register, the better.

Space for sellers bringing their own table is just $10. If you would like to rent a table, a limited amount are available for an additional $5 rental fee. Remember, registration must be received by Tuesday, Septmeber 25!

Also, be sure to check out the hints for sellers for more ideas on how to make the most of the sale!

If you have any questions, please contact us at mailto:mom2momflagstaff@gmail.com

Saturday, September 15, 2012

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Hints for Sellers

It is completely up to you if you want to bargain. If you are not willing to barter on the price, you may want to post a sign stating that all prices are firm. If you are willing to bargain, you may want to post a sign stating that no reasonable offer refused.

Clearly label each item with price and size. It also helps to sort your items by size.

Bring enough bags (plastic or paper) to offer to your shoppers for the items they purchase.

Make sure you have plenty of $1 bills and change!

Don’t leave your money accessible to the general public. A hip bag or apron with pockets is a good idea.

If you have more items than can fit on your table, consider leaving them in totes or boxes under your table and bring them out as you sell items. Begin with your best items or best priced items on the table to begin the sale.

Make sure that your items are clean and in good working order.

If you are selling large items, make sure they are clean as well. People are more likely to buy items that look newer than ones they would have to clean before using.

Make sure your multiple-piece items are connected together with safety pins or put in a zip lock bag.

If you are sharing a table with someone else, make sure that you have different tags to collect as you make a sale to assure both parties get their rightful monies.

Be selective when deciding which clothes to bring. People will be looking for quality clothes in good shape – no stains or broken zippers – and will pay accordingly.

Fall Sale October 6th 2012

We have scheduled a second Mom2Mom Sale for 2012.
Our next sale will take place on Saturday, October 6.

Shoppers: Have $1 for the entrance fee and be ready to shop at 8am.

Sellers: You will need an updated contract completed by Tuesday, Septmember 25th.
You can rent a space for $10.

Vendors: Select Vendors will be allowed to participate in the sale. Vendors can rent a space for $20. We would like to keep the items centered towards products and services that would be used by Moms and Kids in Flagstaff. Please contact us by email to see if you qualify. mom2momflagstaff@gmail.com




What is a Large Item ?

Question for the sale:
What qualifies as a Large Item to put in the Large Item Area?
Answer:
Anything too big to keep at your table to sell, which will benefit from better visibility to shoppers looking to buy large items. These include items such as bikes, trikes, bouncy seats, walkers, jumparoos, Johnny-jump-ups, chairs, high chairs, strollers, beds, cribs, pack n' plays, large toys (like a doll house or play kitchen or vanity), etc.

Other items you're not sure about? Email us at mom2momflagstaff@gmail.com.

Large Item Area

Placing large items under or around table space clogs walkways, and don't sell as well, which is why we offer the Large Item Area.  Many shoppers like to start the sale in this area.

Just a reminder about large items:
- No drop-wall cribs (recalled for safety reasons) 
- No expired car seats

-Large items NOT listed on original registration forms must be paid for upon checking in for the sale, and must be OK'd (preferably via email) beforehand.

Hints for Shoppers !

General
Get there early!

If at all possible have exact change ready for the entrance fee.
(Getting folks in goes much more quickly if the workers are not making change.)

Bring a friend. You can split up and cover twice as many tables quickly.

Consider renting your own table. If you have a table, you get to shop the other tables before the sale opens to the public.

The sale can get very crowded, therefore strollers are not recommended.

If you can go child-free, it will be easier for you and your child. If you have to bring your children, bring a friend, dad, or grandparent to help.

Make space in the trunk of your car - you never know what you may need to take home!

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. You might even want to leave that heavy jacket in the car!

Buying
Bring enough cash and keep the bills small!

Keep your money easily accessible but safe. A hip bag is a good idea.

If you are looking for large items, visit the large item area first as these items usually go fast!

Bring a large tote bag to carry your purchases.

Don’t be afraid to make an offer for an item.

Check all items carefully before buying. Check for broken zippers, missing buttons, stains, rips, or tears (especially along seams).

If you are looking at a toy, make sure all of the pieces are included.

If you are not looking for large items, consider arriving later during the sale. Most sellers will be willing to bargain as it gets closer to closing time.