Hope that you are all doing well and tagging away! A few questions keep popping up so I wanted to update everyone.
Drop Off:
What to expect at drop off: We will have 2 lanes of cars 1) appointments 2) non-appointments. You will drive through your entrance (we will have 2 entrances instead of one line feeding into 2 lanes) be greeted, asked a few questions and given your armband. Tax receipts available upon request. Please pull up to the farthest available check in station. Volunteers will help you unload your car. Please park your car outside. **Be sure to check back at the table where your clothes are inspected for any declined items.
***Please note we are experiencing a tremendous increase in registrations this season. We have worked to streamline an efficient and “painless” drop off process. We have added staff and volunteers to handle the increase in our registration. The drive through drop off helps during your wait time to be checked in so you are not standing with all of your items. Please prepare accordingly for any wait time that you may have. We promise we will be working as quickly as possible to get you in and out and on your way! Drive through drop off is great for ANY weather conditions that we may be experiencing….NO WORRIES, you will be INSIDE!
Tagging Information:
Please do not get overwhelmed with tagging. Tag in stages including gathering items, tag accessories, toys and furniture and finish with your clothes! If you have time, make a couple more passes through closets, rooms, attic and everywhere in between! There is plenty of time! We literally have moms who register and tag 100 items the day before the sale!
Hot selling items:
OUTDOOR TOYS!
Strollers, highchairs, bouncy seats, pack-n-play, riding toys, kitchens, bikes, Step 2 equipment, Little Tykes, Powerwheels, playsets, slides, table sets. (Please be sure items are clean and without any missing pieces) (Pack-n-plays will need to be set up by consignor.)
Bathing suits (please pin suits to the top of the hanger)
Easter clothes! (remember we offer a boutique section)
Shoes!
Books – including homeschool curriculum (please see new book tagging information found on Consignor Page)
Gaming Systems, accessories and games!
Clothing sizes infant through juniors – teen sizes too! We are advertising our older children’s sizes this season!
Remember: NO carseats, carseat bases, jewelry, cribs. *we WILL accept crib mattress and toddler beds. Please check online for recall information.
REVIEW:
Consignors receive 65%
Consignor fee deducted at the END of the sale
Consignor pick up, Monday, February 22 (4-6PM)
Download consignor agreement, print, sign and bring to drop off
Consignor Presale: Thursday, February 18 6PM
Want to shop earlier? Please bring a new package of diapers (any size) and you can start shopping at 5:30 on Thursday!
Don’t forget 50% Off select item presale: Sunday, February 21 doors open at 10AM
Don’t forget your basket
Tot Trade Charlotte accepts MC/VISA/CASH
Strollers welcome *recommend infant carrier due to the number of shoppers
Volunteer Information: *We still have some volunteer options open, please consider volunteering your time this season! We need your smiling face and energy! Tot Trade Charlotte can ONLY be successful with YOUR participation! Thanks so much for your time!
Volunteer information can be found on the website. A brief overview: We have 12, 8, 4 hour and Let’s Make a Deal options. Depending upon your participation will determine your presale time. Super Mom Volunteers or (12 hours) MUST work ALL 12 hours at the sale and cannot be combined with Let’s Make a Deal. Super Moms receive higher % of consignment sale, consignor fee waived and shop first. If you are a consignor and have registered to volunteer you will receive the following: (1) armband per your volunteer shift and (2) consignor armbands. Please note that ALL volunteers MUST sign in before EVERY shift. A daily list will be located at the front registers. If a volunteer fails to sign in and complete their shift, they will forfeit presale shopping options next season.
Volunteer Shopping: Volunteers are given (1) armband. Volunteers may have a family member ie: husband, mother, sister as a guest to the presale. Children are welcome. We have changed our policy due to shoppers who were not participating with the sale shopping before those that are. Our theory is that a family will be shopping for the same household. We are trying to make it fair for all involved. Thanks for your help!
I know it is a lot of information, we just want you to be in the know when it comes to sale prep, volunteering, presale information, etc. If there is something that I have not covered, please email at tottrade@hotmail.com I am constantly checking email and responding as I can. Thanks so much and we look forward to seeing you soon!