Frequently Asked Questions about My Mommy Mart

Who are the consignors?

People just like you! Most of our consignors are from Marietta, Parkersburg, and surrounding communities. Some come from as far away as Zanesville and Ravenswood.

How much do the consignors get?

Consignors keep 65% of their sales and 35% goes to MMM to cover the costs of rent, software, insurance, supplies, advertising, etc.

How do I register to consign?

Head over to our Start Here page for all the info you need to get started!

What does it cost to consign?

The consignor registration is $12.This fee is non-refundable, even if you choose to not participate. This fee helps cover facility costs, software fees, and other costs to help put on this event.

How do I know how to price items?

We suggest pricing items at less than 30% of the retail price. For more info on pricing, review our Pricing page.

How do I enter items into inventory?

After registering to consign, you will log in to your consignor page and click the “Add Items” button. You enter in descriptions, size, and the price. Plus you decide if you want to want to discount or donate your items. (Keep in mind that 20% of the items usually sell at discount)

How do I get the tags and barcodes?

After you enter your items, the tags will load and print with the barcodes, 6 tags to a page. Be sure to align the printer head and print at high quality.

Why are you so picky about what is sold? Why do you not take __ to sell?

We are picky because we want to be known for having great items at great prices. Over the last 14 years, we have learned what will sell and what will not sell. Sometimes, the trends change and we change up what we accept.

Why do you prefer wire hangers?

Wire hangers take up less space, they don’t break as easily, and it is easier for us to shift clothing when necessary. But, we will accept plastic hangers as long as they are not flimsy and the clothing items stay put on the hangers.

Where can I get wire hangers and safety pins?

We suggest posting that you are looking for hangers on your Facebook page. We also keep wire hangers and safety pins available for sale so send us a message if you need some.

How do I get paid?

We make consignor payments via checks within 2 weeks of the sale closing.

What happens if I sell less than 50% of my active inventory?

If you have sold less than 50% of your active inventory for two sales in a row, you will not be able to sign up to consign at the next event. This is so we can have fresh inventory and give others a chance to sell their items. You are still allowed to help at the event, but you will register when the public is allowed to register.

I'm a previous consignor, but I don't have much for the upcoming sale. Will I still be able to register with previous consignors if I don't consign this time?

Yes! As long as you sold at least 50% at the previous sale that you participated in, you will be allowed to register with the other previous consignors.

What happens to the items that didn’t sell?

Each consignor decides if they want to donate their leftover items. Items that are donated will be part of the Dollar Dash and then the money will be donated to local charities along with any items that are left. If the consignor chooses to pick up the items that didn’t sell, they can pick them up during their pick-up time. Any items left after will be part of Dollar Dash and will be donated.

What if one of my items gets lost?

We do everything we can to ensure all items stay safe. You can help us with that by following the guidelines for tagging including using cardstock and great descriptions. However, MMM cannot be held responsible for items that are lost or stolen.

Do you accept checks, cash, and credit/debit?

We do not accept checks, but we do take cash and credit/debit cards. There is a 2.75% charge per credit/debit transaction to offset the cost of processing. This is exactly the amount the processor charges MMM.

Why do you charge sales tax?

Because, despite my best effort to convince the state of Ohio that it is double taxation because it is used goods that have already had tax paid on them, they still say I have to charge sales tax. In Marietta, the tax rate is 7.25%.

How do I buy large items?

We have a great system in place to let you buy a big item without having to carry it all over the building. Large items have claim tickets attached to them. The pink bottom part of the ticket tears off and the top part stays with the item. Pull the pink part, take it with you, when you are ready to check out, hand it to the cashier and then they will instruct you on how to pick up the item you purchased.

Why are the prices for items so high/low?

Each consignor sets their own price. That means you are looking at prices from 300 people. We have a suggested price list on our website but we cannot make our consignors choose a specific price.

Why do you not allow kids during pre-sales?

Honestly, it is because it isn’t fair to the kids. There will be over 30,000 items during the pre-sales. It takes a while to shop and it’s not fair to the kids who want to play with the toys. It’s also not fair to the mommas who pay for childcare so they can have a child-free evening. So, don’t bring your kids. I do totally understand if you are a nursing mom and the baby is strapped to you or if you have a child over 10 years old who will stay with you the whole time. You know your children. Like we teach them in kindergarten - make good decisions.

Why can I not bring in my purse or diaper bag?

Because people suck. I’m not saying you are going to steal something, but let’s just say that we don’t want to make it easy for someone to throw something in their bag. The people who steal stuff aren’t stealing from me, they are stealing from their community and our consignors.

What items will be half-price on the last day?

If an item is marked “Discount=Yes” it will be half price on the last day of the event. Each consignor makes that decision and I will not override their decision.

What is the Dollar Dash?

After the sale, pick up, and everything else is over, we are left with a huge amount of items to be donated. While our charities are thrilled to get the donations, it can be overwhelming to them to pick up more than 5 truckloads full of clothing. This is our way to give the community a last chance to buy these items and the money made from the sale of the items is donated to the charities.

Items that were marked under $15 will be $1 at Dollar Dash and items marked $15 or over will be $5 at Dollar Dash.

Dollar Dash sales are cash only. All of my registers, etc. will be already packed away for the next event.

What is the Sneak Peek Pre-Sale?

The MMM Sneak Peek Pre-Sale is held on the Friday before the public event starts. A ticket allows you to shop at this special time. A portion of the ticket sales goes to local charities.

How do I sign up for the Sneak Peek Pre-sale?

The Sneak Peek Pre-sale registrations will be open about 2-3 weeks before the event opens and linked on our Events page.

Can I buy stuff at the Sneak Peek Pre-sale?

Please do! The wording of "Sneak Peek" was just something cute. Please buy ALL the things!

Who are the local charities MMM works with?

Over the last 14 years, we have worked with several local charities. Our charities include ones that work with local families including foster children, children with food instability, young moms, etc. Some of the charities are ones that our helpers volunteer their time and energy at throughout the year.

Do you know of a charity that could benefit? Email us your suggestion at mymommymart@gmail.com and we will take it under consideration.

What are helper shifts?

Helper shifts are 4 hours long. The benefits of signing up for a helper shifts are early shopping, hanging out with a bunch of other moms (without kids), and I will feed you while you are helping. Find more information about helping right here.

How do I sign up to help?

Helper shifts are available to consignors first and then open to everyone else. Watch the MMM Facebook page or our Helpers page for an announcement about helper shifts opening.

Do I have to sign up for a helper shift?

Absolutely not. While we would love for everyone to be a helper, I know that not everyone is able to set aside for hours to help with the event.

I'm going to be super pregnant or need special accomodations for my helper shift. Can I still be a helper?

Of course! We would love to have you. Please just give me a heads up and I will find something for you to do. If I ever assign you somethint that you aren't comfortable doing, Please let me know and we will reassign you. We want you to have the best time ever!