SELLING INSTRUCTIONS / MANUAL - PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

Events Details / Dates / Location
Seller Information
Tagging Your Items
Volunteer Information
Event Dates & Times
Contact Us

(Returning Sellers that did not Sell in the January 08 event: Please read the "Tagging" instructions carefully. New MANDATORY changes have been made for Jan. '08.)

 

EVENT DETAILS

The Original

KIDS EXCHANGE SALE

NC's #1 Kids Event!
Sell More! ~ Find More!

5 Days to Buy & Sell ANYTHING for Kids!

(FREE ADMISSION)
Open to the Public

January 19 - 25, 2009
(Hours @ the bottom of document)

LOCATION
NC State Fairgrounds ~ Jim Graham Building
Click here for Directions

Cash, Checks & CREDIT CARDS (4% Phone Line Fee for Credit Cards) accepted during the sale.
Each Seller will receive 2 passes to the Sellers Sale when dropping off their items during ‘Receiving’.

II. SELLING INFORMATION:

Anyone can sell items with the Kids Exchange
SELL & SHOP EARLY! (10 items minimum)
SALES PROFITS & FEES
Earn 2/3rds of YOUR asking price
$9 Seller Fee (deducted from profits – not required @ check-in)
Pick up for unsold items: Monday, 1/26 10am - 1pm ~ Items not picked up during those times will be donated to Crossroads Fellowship’s Missions Dept.
During ‘Receiving Hours’, you will bring your items to the NC State Fairgrounds / Jim Graham Bldg. (next to Dorton Arena).
Sellers are responsible for putting their own items out around the bldg
A detailed map will guide you for correct placement

To Sell:
1.) New Sellers, Register Online by January 12th:
www.KidsExchange.net
Choose ‘Sell’
Choose ‘ New Seller Registration’
Returning Sellers DO NOT need to re-register
2.) Email your friends an ‘e-brochure’ off our homepage & receive a FREE
gift and a chance for a Kids Exchange $100 shopping spree.
3.) Tag & price your items (detailed instructions below)
5.) Bring your items to the Kids Exchange during Receiving Hours (below)
6.) Pick up unsold items on Monday 7/26, 10am – 1pm
7.) Your check will be mailed within 2 weeks of the event
8.) Enjoy your Clean Closets & Full Pockets”

Limitations: (Strictly Enforced)
Shoes ($3+) ~ Limit 5 pairs per seller
Stuffed Animals ($5+) ~ Limit 3 per seller - Please obey this rule. STUFFED ANIMALS MUST BE PRICED AT $5 & UP! ~ Thank You

Receiving Hours:
Monday 1/19, 5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1/20, 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 1/21, 9am - 11am

Doors will close PROMPTLY at the end of receiving - please allow time to put items out.

 

III. TAGGING YOUR ITEMS

You will need:

* Colored Card Stock Paper

* White Card Stock Paper
* scissors

* red & black ink pen
* hole punch

* zip ties (also called ‘cable ties’)
* qt & gal plastic bags card stock
* packing tape

* metal hangers (available for free at most local dry cleaners)

* Avery Labels (if you plan to print "sorting stickers" to place on a previous sale's tag. (Part # will be added this week.)

Metal hangers are necessary because thin plastic hanger break easily and your items will end up on the floor as shoppers quickly look through the clothes. We do not have extra hangers on hand to re-hang the items.
If the clothes item is very small, safety pin the item to the outside of the adult metal hanger or bend the ends of the hanger to make the item fit.

What to Sell: Top quality, gently worn SPRING & SUMMER children’s, shoes, toys, baby equipment., furniture, bikes, sporting goods, books, games, videos, car seats, strollers, swigs, pack & plays, highchairs......ANYTHING FOR KIDS !

* The January Sale is for SPRING & SUMMER Clothing only. The July Sale is for FALL & WINTER clothing only. Because of limited rack space, please follow this rule. “Cross Over” clothing is fine: T-shirt (long & short), jeans, jean shorts, etc. Out of season items will be removed from the racks and not sold.

I.                   Print your tags:

DO NOT BOLD your barcodes. The Kids Exchange scanners do not easily read barcodes printed in BOLD. Thank You.

1.)    go to www.KidsExchange.net

2.)    Click on ”Sell“

3.)    Click on ”print tags“

4.)    Click on your Name

(You will be assigned a new 'Sorting #' for the upcoming sale. For more Information on 'Sorting Numbers', click here.)

5.)    Print tags on both White AND Colored Card Stock - (any TRUE color) ~ Mandatory & very important!

*  Kids Exchange tags must be used.    Tags must have barcodes;  written numbers are not accepted.

(If you are selling previously tagged items from a past sale, you will need to click on "Print Sorting Stickers". Print these stickers using Avery labels (part number will be added this week.)

 

Mandatory:

Must use CARDSTOCK paper (Copy paper is too thin and is not allowed.)

* Print tags on BOTH white card stock and colored card stock (any color).

* Tag your item with COLORED card stock if you wish to have the item returned to you if it does not sell. ITEMS TAGGED WITH A COLORED CARD STOCK CAN NOT BE LEFT FOR CHARITY AND MUST BE PICKED UP BY THE CONSIGNOR.

* Tag your item with WHITE card stock if you wish to give the item to charity if it does not sell. ITEMS TAGGED WITH WHITE CARD STOCK WILL NOT BE SORTED BACK INTO YOUR SELLER NUMBER AND WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP.

* Please DO NOT tag ALL items with Colored Card Stock. The color coded system is in place so that volunteers do not sort items going to charity unnecessarily. Please take the time to tag your items appropriately so that our sorting system is accurate and managable. Thank you.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

* All colors in the ‘white family’ will go to charity. This includes white, off-white, beige, ivory, etc. We would rather you not use any of these ‘off white’. Please use a true white for items going to charity if unsold.

* Use a TRUE color, such as pastel or neon (not a neutral color) if you would like to have your unsold item back.

* Please DO NOT use a dark color card stock where the writing (price, size, etc) and barcode would be hard to read. Your writing and barcode need to be very clear.

* Please DO NOT use grey card stock. Under florescent lights, grey appears to be white.

* Please DO NOT use red card stock. Our scanners can not read off of red card stock and you would be unable to ‘mark your price in red’ if you wish not to sell your item for ½ price on Sunday.

 

 

  • Card stock is available @ Wal-Mart, Target or office stores
  • Normal copy paper is to thin and will not be accepted
  • Cardstock works in your home printer
  • Option:  copy to cardstock @ office store

 

II.                Tag your items:

PLEASE NOTE: Tags printed from the Kids Exchange website will automatically have your 'sale specific' Sorting Number on the bottom right corner. If you are using an old tag without a sorting number on the bottom right corner or if you choose to use a tag will an old sorting number, you must "Print Sorting Stickers" and place the sticker with your sorting number for the upcoming sale on the bottom right hand corner. If this is not done properly, your items will not be sorting into your seller number and will not be available for pick up. It is the Seller's responsibility to make sure the correct sorting number is used each sale. Sorting numbers will change every sale and the appropriate sale date will be printed below the sorting number. This ONLY applies to items tagged with colored card stock. Items tagged with WHITE card stock (and therefore marked to go to charity if unsold) do not need a sorting number. If a white tag has an old sorting number - it is 'OK' to leave 'as - is'. We will not be looking at sorting numbers on white tagged items.

1.)  Price:

      • center of tag
      • $1.00 increments ONLY (cents will round down)
      • Write in RED if item is NOT to go ½ price on Sunday

2.)    Size:

      • Top right corner of tag
      • Use numerical sizing (2T, 3T, etc)  not S,M,L

3.)    Description:

      • Bottom center of tag
      • Important incase tag falls off.

4.)    Hole Punch

      • Top left corner of tag
      • Not too close to the corner

5.)    Zip Tie:  (mandatory)

      • Attach tag to button hole, belt loop or collar tag of item
      • Tag MUST be visible from the front torso of the item
      • Us safety pens ONLY if there is no place to zip tie
      • Zip ties Available in Wal-Mart or Home Depot’s electrical department
      • Test zip tie  for security – must go in the right way

6.)    Mark Items For Charity if unsold:

      • Please mark ”C: on bottom right corner of tag to keep volunteers fro sorting items for charity.  HUGE HELP!
      • Charity:  Crossroads Fellowship Missions - Thank You!!!

 

Tag Example:

_________________________________________________

O (hole punch)          barcode                       4T                   

 

 

                               $6.00

                                                             Sorting #

                        Levis Jeans                   125

_________________________________January '09_______

 

 

7.)    Hangers:

      • Adult metal hangers
      • Available (free) @ most dry cleaners
      • Safety pen small clothes on outside
      • Face hanger to the left

 

Quality & Condition:

  • Clean, wrinkle free & in good condition
  • No holes, stains or missing buttons, etc
  • Unacceptable items will be pulled from the racks and donated.  Thank you for keeping Kids Exchange ”top notch“!

 

Securing tags to toys & equipment:

  • Use zip ties whenever possible
  • If needed, use clear packing tape

 

Shoes & Loose Toys:

  • Place in zip lock bag with tag inside

 

Shoes:

  • Limit 5 pairs per seller
  • Must be $3 and up

 

Stuffed Animals:

* PLEASE do not bring stuffed animals that are not originally priced at $20+. We do not have the room to sell inexpensive stuffed animails. Thank you for helping us to best use our Kids Exchange space.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE RULES:

  • Limit 3 per seller
  • Must be $5 and up


WORK EXCHANGE INFORMATION

Work Exchagne & SHOP FIRST!
Traditional Work Exchange:
(1) 5 hr shift
Shop @ 5pm on Wednesday
* Choose any available shift by choosing “Work Exchange ” off our homepage.

Super Work Exchange:
(1) 5 hr shift + Sorting Unsold Items (Sunday after the Sale: 5:30 – 10:30)
Shop @ 3pm on Wednesday
* Choose any available shift by choosing “Work Exchange ” off our homepage ~ When you choose ‘Super Work Exchange ’, you are automatically register for the Sunday Sorting Shift.

ALL Work Exchangers also SHOP THE ½ PRICE SALE EARLY: 9am, Sunday 1/25 ~ Enter the side door of the building by the checkout! (Dorton Arena side of our Bldg.)
~ MUST have your work exchange pass used for Wednesday’s sale.

To join our Work Exchange program and shop first: Sign up online! ~ Choose “Work Exchange ” off our homepage.

Work Exchange ?’s: Please check Work Exchange FAQ page before emailing: Doris@KidsExchange.net

 

V. EVENT DATES & TIMES

Receiving Hours:
Monday 1/19, 5pm - 7pm
Tuesday 1/20, 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 1/21, 9am - 11am

Doors will close PROMPTLY at the end of receiving - please allow time to put items out.

Sale Hours:
Work Exchange Sale: Work Exchanger and spouse only - Strickly enforced. Thank you.

Wednesday 1/21:
Super Work Exchange Sale: 3pm - 8pm
Traditional Work Exchange Sale: 5pm-8pm

Sellers Only Sale:

Thursday 1/22: 9am - 8pm
Each Seller will receive 2 passes to the Seller Sale @ receiving / drop off - one pass for the Seller and one pass for a guest

Public Sales:
Friday 1/23: 9am - 6pm
Saturday 1/24: 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1/25: 10am - 5pm (HALF PRICE DAY!!!)

UNSOLD ITEMS PICKUP:
Monday 1/26, 10am - 1pm
All unsold items not picked up by 1pm will be donated to
Crossroads Fellowship’s Missions Department

PARENTS FAIR / Business Exhibitors Booths
* 21 Business Booths
* Show specials on Goods & Services
* $50 Give-Away @ Booths
* Booths still available for the January event. Choose ‘Business Exhibitor’s Kit’ off our homepage for more information.
To confirm a booth: Amy@KidsExchange.net

We accept cash and checks and CREDIT CARDS!
* NC Sales tax will be charged.
* 4% 'phone line fee' for credit cards

CONTACT INFORMATION

Selling Questions: See Selling FAQ Page ~ If no answer: Julie@KidsExchange.net

Volunteering & General Questions: Doris@KidsExchange.net
No email?: 554-0007

Business Exhibitor’s Booth / Parent Fair: Amy@KidsExchange.net

 

NEW!!! SELLER'S FAST PASS:

* Would you like a avoid the long checkout lines during the Sellers Sale??? 100 Sellers will be hired to help the Kids Exchange Volunteers 'sort' unsold items back into Seller #'s on Sunday (last day of the Sale) from 5:30 - 10:30pm. Here are the benefits:

* You will be compensated.

* Also, receive a "FAST PASS" to go to the front of the line while shopping on Thursday during the Sellers Sale. (Good for working Seller only - no guests) ~ This is HUGE! Checkout lines can get very long during this day. The 'Fast Pass' line will only be open during the Thursday Sellers Sale.

* Take home your unsold items on Sunday night after you sort ~ no need to return Monday during Seller pickup of unsold items.

* Available ONLY to the first 100 Sellers to sign up. Please do not sign up until you are 100% certain that you can fulfill this commitment. Sellers canceling after December 20th will be subject to a $25 penalty (unless there is a true emergency). It is VERY important that we have a TEAM that we can count on to get this very important job done well. Thank you.

* To secure your spot (only when you are 100% committed), please email: Tara@KidsExchange.net

 

A note to our Work Exchangers (formally called volunteers): Please note that the Work Exchange program has a preferred advantage over being a 'Sorting Seller'. Work Exchange Benefits: * Small lines on during the Work Exchange Sale * First picks of merchandise * Opportunity to buy the same items for the cheapest price * Pass to get into the ½ price day sale (1) hour early on Sunday * Our eternal gratitude : Our goal is NOT for Work Exchangers to become 'Sorting Sellers" instead of the Work Exchange. We need ALL of our Work Exchangers. We have developed the "Sorting Sellers" program in order to give Super Work Exchangers additional help sorting unsold items on Sunday night.

 

 

 

Our Purpose: To provide quality, affordable children’s items to our community while honoring Jesus Christ in everything we do. ~ Julie, Amy & Doris

"Children are a gift of the Lord." ~ Psalms 127:3

* Gift Certificates Available.

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