Q:
How is your sale
different from a garage sale, swap meet, or flea market?
A:
The biggest difference is our focus on kids’ merchandise. At our
sale you will only find children’s items. You won’t have to
rummage through random piles of clothes, books or other items to
find what you need. Instead, you will get to shop in a similar
manner as you would at a retail store, and everything you shop
for will be organized and categorized by type of items and sizes—clothing,
toys, baby gear, furniture, etc.
Another major difference is quality. To ensure
shoppers will find only high-quality merchandise at our sale, we
carefully screen ALL items brought in by our consignors to ensure
they are clean, in good condition, and in working order. For
example, we do not accept stained, ripped or faded clothing, and
we require consignors to include batteries in any electronic
items so shoppers know everything at the sale is in working
condition.
No more
wasted time, energy, and gasoline driving around from garage
sale to garage sale to come home empty-handed or with items that
are broken, damaged or dirty.
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Q:
Why should
I use your sale instead of selling my things or buying things online (Craig's
List/eBay)?
A:
We know our
sale is the best chance you'll have at clearing out more of the
surplus children's stuff you're currently storing in your house.
A few reasons why...
Listing
and selling online is tedious because you usually have to
list one item at a time and then wait for it to sell.
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Wouldn't
it be easier to pack all your stuff in bulk and drop it off
in one place instead of packing and shipping your items
one-by-one, or having total strangers calling and coming to
your home?
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Selling
via online ads can drag out for months when you have a lot
to sell. With our sale, you get one check in two weeks after
the sale ends for
everything that sells.
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With
Craig's List, only visitors to that site see your ad. In
addition to Craig's List, we have a large marketing campaign
advertising our sale. This significantly increases the
number of shoppers who will view your items.
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In other
words, we reach more buyers so you can sell more things, we
make your job a whole lot easier, and we get you money for
your things quicker than anywhere online...all that, and you
still get to keep a large portion of what you make!
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By shopping
with us you no longer have to bid on items on eBay or call
strangers on Craig's list. You won't have to be
disappointed by not winning bids or by not liking what you have
gotten after you have paid the high cost of shipping? You
don't have to go to a stranger's house to pick up just one item.
Talk about wasted time, energy, and gasoline. Our sale
definitely provides one-stop shopping.
Q:
How do I sell my stuff at your
consignment sale?
A:
The first
step is to become a consignor (Seller).
Click here to learn how.
Q:
Where do my donated items go?
A:
Donated
items go to local charities that help local families in need.
Items from Fall 2009 sale went to the
Ventura County Foster Parents Association
and the Ventura
County Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Q:
Why should I shop at
your consignment sale?
A:
You will buy
merchandise in excellent condition. There will be designer
and brand name products at 50-90% below retail. You can
shop with confidence in an organized retail environment with
great inventory at unbelievable prices. We understand that
parents need an affordable place to stock up on clothes and toys
for holidays, birthdays, special occasions, and their everyday
needs without skimping on quality. We guarantee you won't go
home empty-handed and once you participate in one sale, you'll
be hooked!
Q:
How Can
I Attend The Private Pre-Sale?
A:
Consignors and
volunteers are eligible to come to the private pre-sale. This
means, you shop before the public. Even if you just have time to
volunteer, you can come to the pre-sale. Find out how to volunteer
by
clicking here.
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Q:
What Are Some of the
Benefits of Consigning?
A:
Profit –
65% to 90% (depending on # of shifts volunteered and
consignor/volunteer referrals
Pre-sale entry
– shop before the public, grab up the best deals, and wait in
shorter lines
Ease of
participation – spend less time, money & energy - don’t have to
hold a garage sale/sell on Craig’s List or eBay, don’t have to be
present to sell, drop off in one location
Clutter
reduction – need we say more
Increased
visibility – the venue, advertising, publicity, and display are
all handled by the sale organizers – your items will be viewed by
thousands of people throughout the sale and pre-sale day
Environmental
impact – recycle your kids’ “previously loved” items
Charity - donate
unsold items
Q:
How Can I Make the Most
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A:
Refer friends
to be consignors - Get $5 reimbursed from your consignor
fees for the
first referral, the entire fee reimbursed for two referrals, and $5
gift certificates for each additional referral. For more details,
visit
www.kidsconsignment4you.com/refer-a-friend.html
Join our
committee and make an extra 15% - Our committee membership is
limited and requires an extra time commitment of at least 12 hours
plus various additional duties, including advertising. Committee
membership is only for consignors who have participated in a prior
sale.
Click here to learn more about committee membership. If you're
interested in becoming a committee member, please let us know as
soon as possible at
info@kidsconsignment4you.com.
Q:
How Can I Help Get More
Shoppers at the Sale ?
A:
Obviously, the
more buyers we get, the more items we'll sell at the sale, but
placing ads can get expensive fast. That is why we would like you to
distribute flyers to your family, friends, clubs or organizations
you belong to. After all, nothing really beats word of mouth
advertising from energetic parents and grandparents like you. Here
are some ideas on where to pass out flyers - moms clubs/group
events, preschools, playgroups and play center like Gymboree,
children's sports events or practices, you child's birthday party,
church bulletin boards, recreation centers or family fitness
centers, doctor's offices, local businesses that allow you to post
flyers on their storefront windows.
Q:
What If I Have A
Business That Targets Families?[
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A:
By becoming a Kids Consignment 4 You sale sponsor, you can reach
thousands of Ventura families with flyers, coupons or even samples!
There are all types off programs (goody bag stuffers, web ads, etc.)
available to meet your needs. Read more
online or contact Maria at
mailto:info@kidsconsignment4you.com.
Q:
What are Some of Benefits
of Volunteering for the Sale?
A:
Higher level
of profit for consignors (5-15% more)
Enter Private
Presale - earlier presale entry with each volunteer shift
Gift
certificate - if you agree to be placed on our on-call volunteer
list and are called to come in you will receive a gift certificate
to use at the current KC4Y sale.
Q:
What Kind of Services
(Bartering) Could I Provide in Lieu of or In Addition to Working a
Volunteer Shift?
A:
Media
Connection – get sale covered for free on TV, on the radio, in
the newspaper, or in a magazine
Flyer
Distribution – You will be expected to print and distribute 100
flyers. (The flyer is available on our website.) You must email us
before the sale with a list of the locations - schools, churches,
preschools, gyms, hair salons, pediatricians’ offices, pediatric
dentists’ offices, your workplace, and other places that women and
children frequently go are all great places to leave the flyer.
Please make sure that you get permission before posting our flyer.
Poster/sign
creation and posting – Create and hang at least 6 posters that
can be hung at strategic places around town before the sale. One
poster per location and always ask before placing a poster at any
business. (Don't forget your tape.) You must email us before the
sale with a list of the businesses where you placed your posters.
All bartering
positions require that you contact us at least two weeks prior to
the sale to confirm your assistance. The bartering positions all
count as a 3-hour work shift. Only one bartering position may be
done per sale.
Q:
Why Should I Shop at the
KC4Y Sale?
A:
Buy merchandise
in excellent condition
Find designer and
brand name products at 50-90% below retail s
Shop with
confidence in an organized retail environment with great inventory
at unbelievable prices. We understand that parents need an
affordable place to stock up on clothes and toys for holidays,
birthdays, special occasions, and their everyday needs without
skimping on quality. We guarantee you won't go home empty-handed and
once you participate in one sale, you'll be hooked!
Q:
Do You Offer Any
Sort of Special Deals for New Parents or New Grandparents?
A:
We offer a
special "Stork Pass" for any new parents, parents-to-be, new
grandparents, or new grandparents-to-be. To qualify you must be
expecting a child/children (grandchild/grandchildren) or have a
child/children (grandchild/grandchildren) 18 months of age or
younger. You may be a parent or grandparent through birth or
through adoption. If you would like to read more click on
this link.
Passes may be
limited. If you are interested, please visit
Stork Pass and enter the required information. Please include
all information that is requested. You will be sent a pass via
e-mail shortly after you register for one.
Q:
Does KC4Y Offer Any
Fundraising Opportunities for Groups/Organizations?
A:
Kids Consignment
4 You offers a number of fundraising opportunities for your school,
church, club, preschool, mom's club, or non-profit organization.
For more information click on the following link -
fundraising.
