Seller FAQ's

Woodhaven Reformed Church 3959 68th St SW Byron Center, MI 49315

SELLER SET-UP: Thursday, 2:00pm - 5:30pm PRE-SALE for club members, sellers & moms expecting multiples: Thursday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm PUBLIC SALE: Friday - 9:00am - 7:00pm PUBLIC HALF PRICE SALE: Saturday - 9:00am - 1:00pm (Many items will be sold at half price!) SELLER PICK-UP OF UNSOLD ITEMS: Saturday - 2:30pm - 4:00pm (Please watch your seller email communication before the sale. Exact pickup time can vary depending upon the number of volunteers working the sorting & tear down shift.) * If you are a seller and you do not pick-up your unsold items by 4:00 PM on Saturday, they will be donated to charity.

All GRMOMS members whose membership dues are paid to date may be a seller as part of their paid dues. Approximately two months before the spring and fall sales, a Seller Application will be shared in the Paid Members and Sellers Facebook groups. Your membership will be verified and you’ll receive a confirmation and your seller number via email. Non-members who would like to sell may pay to become a “seller only” for $10 per sale. This includes anyone who would like to sell – friends, family, anyone interested in participating! The seller application for non-members will be posted approximately one week after paid member sign-up opens. Payment is required every time you’d like to sell. Once your form and payment are submitted, and you receive approval to sell, you will be contacted with your seller number via email.

We welcome you to sell household items, books, children’s toys, all sizes of children & adult clothing*, shoes, accessories, baby gear, outdoor equipment, etc. Please be sure that any items with spots, stains, holes, etc. are not put in the sale unless noted properly on the tag and priced accordingly. The Sale Team reserves the right to remove any clothing not deamed sellable from the floor. Please bring seasonally appropriate items only (i.e. winter gear at the fall sale, summer gear at the spring sale). We do live in Michigan, so there are a few exceptions: jeans, sweatshirts, t-shirts, lightweight jackets. If you have questions on any items, please use the Seller Group page as a resource.

A seller number assigned by the GRMOMS (see 'How do I sign-up to be a seller' above). Tags Only items with our standard-size (1¾” W x 2⅞”H) yellow perforated tags will be sold. If you are unsure if your tags meet the requirement, please contact a committee member in the Seller Group. Tags can be purchased from the GRMOMS Sale Committee members for $2.00 per bundle of 100 tags, or a box of 1,000 for $15.00. As an alternative, you may order a large box of tags directly from Store Supply Warehouse. Tagging Gun Standard retail tagging guns and the plastic barbs/attachments are available for purchase on Amazon. Here is an example of a tagging bundle on Amazon. Hangers Clothing items sell best when on hangers on racks. See next FAQ question for tips on obtaining hangers. Other Helpful Supplies Zip ties are perfect for keeping shoes paired up Clear packing tape for items in boxes, books, etc. Ziplock bags (taped shut) for items with multiple pieces, or for items like socks, tights, hair accessories Safety Pins Pinned posts in the Seller Group on Facebook have locations of where you can purchase tags, and also have helpful tips on how to hang unusual clothing items, creative hanger use (if you run out of pants hangers, for example), and proper tag completion.

Many sellers have had luck obtaining free hangers from Sheldon Cleaners, Old Navy, Carters, and Kohl’s. You may consider contacting Meijer, Walmart, Target or other department/children’s stores on availability because each store varies. Craigslist, online garage sale pages, and Facebook "Buy Nothing" Groups are another great place to find free hangers. Ask your friends and family! The Facebook Seller Group is often sharing places with hanger availability, and sellers typically have extra hangers they are willing to share as the sale date approaches. When in a pinch, Walmart typically has boxes of 50 adult-sized hangers for under $10.00. Amazon has boxes of 100 wire hangers that range in price.

All sellers must use the large, yellow, perforated tags identical to those issued by GRMOMS. You may attach tags with a pricing gun, safety pins, or zip ties to clothing and other soft items. Do NOT use staples. Please tag items in a place that will NOT damage the item. For example, tags should be attached to clothing via manufacturers label or in a seam. Please do NOT tag through the fabric where it will leave a hole – sellers do not want to buy damaged goods. If using TAPE for items such as books, DVDs, baby gear, household items, tape should ONLY be attached to the TOP HALF of the tag so the perforated bottom part can be removed easily at checkout. Tape should NOT be below the perforated line on the tag. All tags must have your assigned SELLER NUMBER and PRICE clearly written on both the TOP and BOTTOM parts of the perforated tag. (Size info will benefit you when hanging/sorting your items and for shoppers, but is not required for the sale.) Please use pen or permanent marker when filling out the tag information - DO NOT USE PENCIL. Print clearly. Each of these tags need to be hand-counted and calculated in order for you to be paid after the sale. Be sure to STAR items that you do NOT want sold for half price on the final day of the sale. Please star both the top and the bottom of the front side of the perforated tag. If you would like to put additional information (i.e. a personal tracking number/letter for your items) on your tags for personal reasons, please only use the back of the tag for this. Prices should not be changed on the tag if you change your price or make a mistake – you must use a new tag so we know it was the seller’s intended change. The club is NOT responsible for lost or missing information! All clothing must be hung, with the exception of small items such as baby hats, socks, etc. (see below). Bag smaller items such as socks, onesies, pajama sets, underwear, tights, etc. and place them on the tables designated for these types of items. Your bagged items must have the tag on the OUTSIDE OF THE BAG. Please pin or tape the top half of the tag to the bag so the bottom half is easy to tear off. It’s also recommended you tape the top of the bag shut with packing tape. If you use WIRE hangers, please safety-pin pants and skirts to top angled wires - not the bottom horizontal wire. This helps clothing stay on the hanger during the sale. Safety pins are also helpful for attaching bottoms to 2-piece outfits.

Price your items as you see fit. However, all prices should be in $0.50 INCREMENTS. This is due to items being marked half off on Saturday. IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR ITEMS MARKED HALF-OFF ON SATURDAY, simply make a STAR on the front top AND bottom halves of the front side of the tag for the items you DO NOT want halfpriced. This should be done with a pen or permanent marker, so it cannot be erased.

Yes, each seller is responsible for setting up their items. We have designated racks, tables and floor areas for different categories and sizes. We strongly encourage sorting all clothing by children vs. adults, gender and size to help you during the set-up process. There will be a rack for matching/coordinating twin sets that you wish to sell together - however, it is not required. Seasonal racks will be available at each sale, also. Spring seasonal racks may include: swimwear, holiday (May - Sept). Fall seasonal racks may include: costumes, holiday (Oct - April), winter gear (coats, snow pants).

All sellers must check-in at the table on Thursday when you arrive for seller set-up. You will need to complete an envelope with your contact information, seller number, payout preference, and tag stub preferences. Payment options are: 1) Paypal payment within 48 hours of sale completion, or 2) a mailed check within 2 weeks of the sale ending. NOTE: A fee is subtracted from your sales total to cover postage if you wish to receive your tag stubs returned to you.

Yes – a charity selected by the GRMOMS will be receiving all sale items remaining after 4:00 PM on the final day of the sale. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are a seller and you do NOT want to donate your items, you must pick-up your remaining unsold items by 4:00 PM the final day of the sale. If you already know ahead of time that you want all of your remaining items donated, please let our sale team know when you arrive for set-up.

The PRE-SALE is for paid members of the GRMOMS, current sellers, and moms who are expecting multiples. The pre-sale is on Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM. Member dues must be paid to date AND membership form completed by the Tuesday PRIOR TO the sale, in order to shop at the pre-sale. If you are eligible to attend the presale, you may bring up to ONE guest with you. Membership forms will also be available at the pre-sale if you are brand new to the club and decide to become a member that night. Please complete the membership form and have payment ready ahead of time and bring it with you. The pre-sale night is very busy and we’d hate for you to experience a shopping delay while completing the necessary paperwork!

Sellers earn 80% of sales if working 2+ volunteer shifts. Sellers earn 70% of sales if working 1 volunteer shift. Sellers earn 60% of sales if working no shifts. Please note, because volunteers are critical to the operation of the sale: - Failure to show for 1 shift results in a 20% decrease in earnings. - Failure to show for 2 shifts results in a 30% decrease in earnings.

ALL club members and sellers are encouraged to volunteer! An online sign-up link will be available prior to the sale so you can sign-up for your preferred shift. Sign up early! You will receive confirmation of your spot once you successfully sign-up online. If would like to volunteer, please contact us via the GRMOMS Semi-Annual Sale Page on Facebook to inquire about available shifts.

Feel free to bring your own large shopping bag. We will have extra-large blue bags available for shoppers when they arrive, but during busier sale times, they may be unavailable. If you have any questions about the sale, please contact grmoms.sale@gmail.com The Club is not responsible for lost/stolen/misplaced items. All sales are final. Remember - the sale is only made possible due to participation from members and volunteers! Check the Facebook Page for upcoming sale dates and be sure to share with your friends and family!