| Sale Day Tips for Vendors |
| 1. Please note that the organizers of this sale are in no way responsible for what you sell. Please visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/garage-eng.php to see which items are permissible to sell. This link will give you information on recalled items- which you cannot sell. http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/home-accueil-eng.jsp 2. List of things to bring: __ copy of your signed waiver (print from the link and please bring it completed to assist with quick sign-in). __ a cheque for exactly $10, this is your clean up deposit, once the sale is over, if everything has been cleaned up, your cheque will be destroyed, if not the money will be used to pay for a garbage bin and the labour required to clean up the boxes or mess __ your own copy of the Map Building #1 or Map Building #2 and table number __ ***name tag with your first name and table number on it (buyers will be looking for you based on what was posted in the "Items for Sale" page. This is really important it will help buyers also understand the flow of tables. New! MTM will provide your name tag, but you must have it/ wear it at all times to identify yourself as a vendor. All helpers must wear a tag, maximum of 2 tags per vendor. __ table cloths or sheets to put on your table and to put over your table on Friday night if you wish __ dolly/ hand truck/ flat bed if you have one __ bags for your buyers __ a cash float ($50)- bills and coins and something safe to put your money in __ paper, pens, markers, scissors and masking tape __ food (there may be pizza and water available for purchase, at this time we are uncertain if this will occur for the April 17th sale) 2. SIGN-IN: Sign- In when you arrive to set up. This is when you will hand in your waiver and pay your $10 clean up deposit via cheque (no cash please) and pizza money if pizza is ordered. You should be at the sale for early shopping and for final set up on Saturday morning by 8:00 a.m. at the latest. 3. SET UP: Please note that there may be some slight changes in your table location if you are in Building #2 to accommodate for this layout. There will be a few rows set up to show you where to place your table (the rows might be set up already, depending on how many volunteers we have for set-up). If you are setting up your table please ensure that it is set up properly, with the hinges locked. Remember that your area must be safe, you are responsible for the safety of your area. ie.) clothing racks must not fall down, your items may not be in the aisle. If you have too much you will be asked to remove some of the items, you can replace them as you sell and space becomes available. SET UP TIMES: Night before the sale (Friday), between 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Sale day morning set up will begin at 7:30 a.m. Please do not arrive too early on either day as it is the staff's time to get prepared without distraction. You are free to pre-shop anytime on Friday or Saturday before the doors open to the public. You may wish to cover your tables with a sheet so that early shoppers are not able to see your things until you arrive, but generally this is not a problem and early shoppers will often set things they want aside on your chairs or leave you a note. Only a select few shoppers will be admitted, these are the volunteers, sponsors and vendors, they will be identified with their volunteer shirts or name tags. Please do not bring your friends, they will not be permitted to shop before the public. TAKE DOWN: Take down your table and stack it in a pile of ten. Please stack your chairs too. Remove absolutely everything that is yours. DO NOT LEAVE ANY GARBAGE or BOXES BEHIND. We have very few volunteers who work the end of the sale and the boxes that get left behind end up in my garage. We do not pay for cleaners or garbage bins at the venue to help keep your costs down. In the past we have had very respectful vendors, however, there are always a few who leave something behind, so as of the April 2009 sale you will now be required to pay a $10 refundable garbage deposit. Because it is impossible to know who is leaving garbage behind this has become a necessary step that affects everyone. At the end of the sale, if there is no garbage left behind anywhere, including in the garbage cans (both inside and outside), all of the cheques will be destroyed. Please help to keep your costs down! If it becomes necessary, then the cheques will be cashed to pay for a garbage disposal bin and cleaning services. PLEASE report any vendor to the Registration Staff if you see them dumping their boxes or garbage. 4. 9:00 a.m.- Sale Begins: There is usually a big line up of shoppers waiting to get in, but the doors will not open early. Be prepared for a large volume of shoppers to flood in at the beginning. Be alert; it's a good idea to have one person behind the table and one in front to prevent theft (rare, but it does occur). 1:00 p.m.- Sale Ends: Usually things die down around 12, which gives you a bit of a break and time to re-organize, shop and socialize with other vendors. As we get closer to 1p.m. you can start to pack up, but hopefully there won’t be much of that and there are always last minute shoppers. Please do not leave early, shoppers get upset when this happens. Lastly, you leave with a smile on your face and cash in your pocket! 5. Donations: The Rose of Sharon is our local charity partner and welcomes gently used or items in excellent condition that you may be able to offer them at the end of the sale. A representative will come around to collect items- please do not bring items up to the front. This is a new process because we had many items that the charity is unable to take due to safety regulations and limited space in the volunteer's vehicle. 6. Washrooms will be available at the entrance back of the Building #1. It is a good idea to introduce yourself to your table neighbours so they can watch your table if you need to take a washroom break. 7. Food and drinks may be available for purchase, I will send you an e-mail if I order pizza, however, at this time I am looking for a third party to cater. No other vendors may sell food without permission. 8. Pricing: Whatever you want. You might want to talk to each other about your expectations. Be reasonable, remember that people will compare your prices to the second hand store and to what they can pay for something on sale. Start with the price that you really want, then haggle as the day goes on if stuff isn’t moving. A good rule of thumb is 50% off the lowest sale price, it doesn't matter to a shopper that you paid full price! You will always get the low-ballers, but moms who know brand name clothes will usually pay a bit more. I’m a bargain hunter, but even I won’t usually look twice at clothing that is more than $5 unless it is pristine. 9. Suggestions for Successful Selling
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