Question 1

Where is the sale hosted?

Accepted Answer

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

The sale is held in the large building behind the church.

Question 2

What times should I be aware of?

Accepted Answer

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, Saturday - 9:00am - 1:00pm. Many items are half price on Saturday!
 
SALE TEAR-DOWN & SELLER PICK-UP OF UNSOLD ITEMS*: Saturday - 2:30pm - 3:30pm (Time is an approximation and may vary from sale to sale.) 
 
* 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.

Question 3

How do I sign-up to be a seller?

Accepted Answer

All GRMOMS members whose membership is paid to date may be a seller as a perk of their paid membership dues!

Approximately 2-3 months before the sale date, information will be posted in the GRMOMs Paid Member Group. All paid members must fill out the application to sell, regardless of previous sale experience.  If you do not have a seller number, you will be assigned one upon confirmation of paid dues and acceptance to sell in the sale.

Two weeks after paid members sign up for the sale, the application will be released to any non-paid member that would like to sell for a fee of $10.  This includes anyone who would like to sell – friends, family, anyone interested in participating!  Once your application form form is submitted and accepted, you will be notified to pay your seller fee. Once payment is received, you will receive a seller number if you do not already have one. 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to sell, your membership/seller dues must be paid and form completed NO LATER than 10 days.

Question 4

What can I sell?

Accepted Answer

We welcome you to sell all size/age clothing*, books, children’s toys, shoes*, baby/kids gear, and household items! 
 
*Seasonal items only  (i.e. winter gear at the fall sale, summer gear at the spring sale).

Question 5

What supplies will I need?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How do I tag my items?

Accepted Answer

All sellers must use the large, yellow, perforated tags identical to those issued by GRMOMS.
 
You may attach tags with a price tagging 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 cashiers can rip the bottom part of tag off 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 or red pen. 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 on hangers, with the exception of small items such as baby hats, socks, etc. (see below).
 
Bag smaller items such as socks, onesies, 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 and sizes clearly marked if they are not visible in 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.

Question 7

Since all clothing must be hanging, where do I find hangers?

Accepted Answer

Many sellers have had luck with certain Old Navy and Carter's stores. You may consider contacting Meijer, Walmart, Target or other department/children’s stores. Marketplace and local buy nothing groups are other great places to find free hangers. Ask your friends and family!

Question 8

Do I need to set up my items?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each seller is responsible for setting up their items.  We have designated racks, tables and floor areas for many different categories and clothing sizes. 
 
We recommend 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.

Question 9

How much should I charge for my items?

Accepted Answer

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 sold at half price. This should be done with a pen or permanent marker, so it cannot be erased.

Question 10

When/how do I get my money for the items I sold?

Accepted Answer

All sellers must check-in with a Sale Committee co-chair 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.

Question 11

Is there a designated charity if I am interested in donating any of my items after the sale is over?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

How much do I get paid for my items that sell?

Accepted Answer

Our sale is set up similar to a consignment shop. Individuals who volunteer will earn a higher percentage of their sales.

Working 2+ shifts earns 80% of your total sales
Working 1 shift earns 70% of your total sales
Working 0 shifts earns 60% of your total sales

If you sign up for a shift and fail to show up for 1 or more of your shifts, your earned percentage will be affected as outlined in the seller application.

Question 13

What is the Thursday Pre-Sale all about?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 14

How do I volunteer to work a shift?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

Is there anything else that I should know?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 16

What if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

If you would like to sell, you are welcome to join the Facebook group for sellers. This is a great resource to answer questions and have quick access to seasoned sellers and committee members. All sellers should be contacted by a committee member as a point of support, also.

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