TUMC Kids Closet

2008 Fall / Winter

Clothes & Gear Sale

 

Dear Sellers:

 

You may be familiar with the concept from other communities.  It is a great way to clean out your closets AND make a little money AND support local and international charitable causes. 

 

The sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) at 147 S. Main St., Lexington on October 10 and 11.  Contact Jennifer Beacham with your questions at 463-5605 or stbartsleselect@cs.com

 

Here is how it works:  You gather gear and fall /winter clothing from your closets to sell on consignment (50/50).  Items must be in very good shape and may include children’s clothes, shoes, coats, strollers, and other baby gear.  We also sell maternity and women’s clothing.  You wash/press, hang and tag items and deliver to the church during specific drop-off times before the big sale. We are asking sellers to highlight their own seller numbers on tags of items they wish to pick up if they remain unsold.

 

TUMC handles the advertising, quality checks, inventory, customers and money.  After the event, you collect unsold items (tags have been highlighted by the seller indicating they wish to pick them up, if unsold) and a paycheck. 

 

Important Dates and Times:

            Clothes and gear drop-off (call 463-5605 for an appointment)

 

Thursday, October 9 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm 

Friday, October 10 – 8:30am to 2:00pm 

                        Seller Sale (best deals!)  Friday, October 10– 4:30pm to 6:30pm

 

            Advertised Sale!  Open to the Public

                        Friday, October 10 –6:00pm to7:30pm

                        Saturday, October 11 – 8:00am to noon

                        Half-price sale on Saturday from 11:00 am to noon

 

Here are the details:  If you are interested or have questions, read on and follow these instructions:

 

1. Contact Jennifer Beacham, 463-5605 or stbartsleselect@cs.com

Ø      Ask any questions

Ø      Schedule an appointment to drop-off items

Ø      Obtain a seller #

Ø      Obtain an inventory sheet.  You are not required to prepare an itemized inventory if you are donating your clothes.  Donated clothes/gear will go to various charitable causes, including the Henry Forks Community Center in southeastern Virginia.

 

 

TUMC Kids Closet

 

More details: 

 

2. Hanging Details

 

 

Ø      Use standard size wire hangers

Ø      Hang right – facing (see picture)

Ø      Use twist ties for shoes

 

 

 

 

 

3. Tagging Details

 

Ø      Use heavy stock paper, approx ½ of an index card for tags

Ø      Use safety pins to attach tags on all clothes (NOT straight pins or tape)

Ø      Tags are attached in upper left (see picture above)

Ø      Write in blue or black ink

Ø      Write “ND” for “No Discount” in red ink if half-price will not apply

Ø    Highlight seller number if you wish to pick up the item if it remains unsold

Text Box:   M101 #01   12 mos   $2.00 Text Box:   M101 #02   2T   $5.00                               ND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


4.  Drop-Off Details

 

  1. Complete inventory sheet to track your items.  If you do not complete an inventory sheet, it will be harder to ensure 100% of your unsold items are returned.
  2. TUMC reserves the right to refuse items for safety or quality reasons.
  3. We will take utmost care for your items, but cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen or broken items.

 

Helpful Hints -- Your clothes will sell better if:

  1. They are in season
  2. They are clean and hung neatly
  3. They are reasonably priced

 

Thank you and have fun!