DROP OFF

We are now to the point that you put over 30,000 items in a building in a matter of 15 hours. That is just mind-blowing to me, and it makes me so happy that we are just that good. Keep in mind that during that time, our helpers inspect the items and make sure that they are fit for our event.

Please note that there are drop-off times with very specific notes that I need you to notice. “STOP This shift is for those helping on Tuesday 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM” – If you see this note on a shift, don’t sign up for it unless you are helping during the time listed. Those helpers will be dropping off their items at some point during their shift.

• If you are dropping off more than 5 large items, please do your drop-off BEFORE 7:00 PM each night of drop-off. If you need to make two separate trips, please sign up for two drop-off times. It makes things really hard on Big Nate when he is trying to take in a bunch of large items at the end of the night.

• . Allow yourself at least 30 minutes for check-in. We average about 6 consignors every 15 minutes. To do this, we need you to be organized and prepared as well. You are allowed to drop off your large items in the back before you drop off your clothing, etc. in the front. (If you have never consigned at one of our events, please see Nicole before you unload anything)

Please utilize the online drop-off scheduler.

Make sure your “active” list matches what you are dropping off. This will come in handy during pick-up. Remember to cross off any items that were rejected.

Please do not bring your children if they aren’t able to help. They will not have fun, especially if you still need to fill out Large Item Claim Tickets. I will say that having pre-teens & teenagers there to help you is amazing…Unless they are being moody and don’t want to help (May the odds be ever in your favor). You will have a hard time at pick up if they place items in the wrong location.

This is how the process should go. There is even a Drop-off Checklist that was created to help you! Once you do this a time or two, you will wonder why I have so many instructions about drop-off or why people don’t follow the guidelines.

For context, the Junior Fair Building is to the left of the skating rink. The main entrance is at the far end of the building.

1. Line up from the far end of the building.

2. Pull up as far as you can so we can get up to 3 vehicles unloading at once. Large items will not be unloaded here. Instructions for Large Item drop-off are below.

3. You will be assigned a table. Your items will be unloaded from your vehicle. Depending on how things are going inside, you may have to help unload your vehicle.

4. Once your vehicle is unloaded - please move your car, then come back inside to complete your drop off. **BRING IN YOUR PHONE. You'll need to scan a QR code to check in.

5. Come inside, wait for your items to be inspected (usually by the time you move your car, some of your items will be ready to go on the sales floor) and you will start putting them where they belong. See, this is where future you thanks past you because you aren’t trying to sort everything out there.

6. Once all of your items are out, grab your rejected items, check out at the front table to activate your items, and get your consignor pass to shop early. Please note what you are taking home so you know what isn’t at the building.

Large Item Drop-Off

Large items will be unloaded at the back of the building. Either place them in your car first or last, then decide which spot you need to go to first. If you have consigned previously, you do not have to check in at the front before unloading your large items.

Do not drop and run. Make sure each of your large items has a large item claim ticket before you leave. You can get them before the sale or fill them out at drop-off. Do you need a Large Item Claim Ticket? Check here to find out.

Large item inspection will not occur while you are there. We are focusing on getting items inside during drop-off. Large items will be inspected and set up either late in the day or early in the morning. If an item is rejected, it will be removed from the sales floor and stored until pickup.

Space planning is hard, especially when we don’t know exactly what is coming in. There is a chance that we will run out of space for large items toward the end of the last drop-off day. If this happens, the large items brought in may be stored off the sales floor until space is available. Choose your drop-off time wisely.

PICK UP PROCEDURES

DID YOU CHOOSE TO “DONATE ALL”? CONGRATULATIONS! I’M PROUD OF YOU! YOU GET TO SKIP THIS PART AND JUST PRINT YOUR DONATION FORM WHEN THE SALE IS OVER!

If you are picking up leftover items, please continue reading! Pick-up works exactly like a drop-off, except in reverse!

• Show up on the Monday of the half-price sale between 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. After this time, the sale is over. You do not have to choose a pick up time. Just come within that time frame.

• If you do not come at your pick-up time, leftover items will be donated.

• Our sale ends at 3pm. Pick up starts at 4pm. Do not come early, please.

• Your SOLD items in the system will be updated just before pick up, but we will leave the sale open so consignors can still make purchases while pick up is happening. This means your list may be missing some items that have been purchased since the last upload. You can print your list at home or review it from your phone - some carriers have terrible service in the building, just fyi.

  • Tip: Double-check the list of things you are dropping off. Every single sale, someone cannot find something, and then they email me later when they realize that it never made it to the building

• Everything you dropped off that hasn’t sold will be there, and we will not be moving items around to reorganize for pickup.

• We highly suggest you come in person to pick up your items. If you send someone else, it will take them twice as long as it would take you. You know what your items look like and where to look.

• Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to look for your items when you come for pick up. Bring your bin, laundry basket, or a box to carry your stuff home.

• Go to each area (books, shoes, toys, etc.) to pick up any items that didn’t sell or donate them. *This is when good descriptions will help you find your items!

• Check the missing tags area. If we have been able to match items to their tags, we will place them in the correct location.

• Don’t rush out. You will have your items checked by a helper before you leave so we know you are only taking your items. People make mistakes and grab the wrong items.

• Any items left after pick up will be placed with the donation items.

Note from Molly:

Pick up used to be my least favorite thing about our event because there is always someone upset over a $2 set of onesies they can’t find. Oftentimes, you have just missed the item, and we find it after you have left, or you get home and remember that particular item was stained and rejected. I have created a form for you to let us know of any items that you have missing. I go over that list and send my helpers on searches for those items. When we find those items, I will contact you and find out what you would like me to do with the items. What you are not going to do is treat my helpers badly, I will not tolerate that. If you feel like you need to express yourself and can’t hold it in, that’s what I’m there for. But I can promise you that I have and will do my absolute best to make sure we have done everything we can to protect your items. -Molly

Donations and Dollar Dash

Our donations will be going to local charities, foster families, and other local families or organizations in need. We started having Dollar Dash because we overwhelm charities with the number of donations. There was a time when we sent five truckloads of clothes to a local charity. It filled up their space and became a nuisance instead of a blessing. The money made from Dollar Dash still goes to charities so they can buy whatever supplies they need to help the local community.

We are giving away gift certificates to local organizations to come in and shop Dollar Dash for their organization. If you know of an organization that could use some of our donations, please have them fill out the form on the Donations page.