Nearly New Sale
The great thing about YWCA fundraisers is they benefit our supporters as much as they benefit the organization. The YWCA then takes the benefits it reaps and filters them back into our community. It is an endless cycle that results in a stronger Adams County.
Our biannual Children’s Nearly New sale provides area families the opportunity to buy and sell good-quality, gently used, seasonal children’s clothing (infant – size 14), shoes (bagged in pairs), maternity clothes, baby equipment, furnishings, toys and MORE!
Make money on your gently-used children’s items and save yourself the trouble of selling them yourself! For a 45 percent commission, plus a small handling fee, the YWCA Nearly New Sale draws great crowds of shoppers, sells your items for you, and the proceeds benefit the entire community through YWCA programs and services!
Like many YWCA fundraisers, the Nearly New Sale relies volunteers. Those who volunteer for at least five hours prior to the sale are invited to shop a special volunteer-only pre-sale on Thursday, March 22 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The full schedule for the Spring 2012 sale is as follows:
Consignments Accepted: Sunday, March 18 1:30 – 6 p.m.
Monday, March 19 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 4 – 8 p.m.
Donations Accepted: Tuesday, March 20 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sale Dates: Friday, March 23 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 24 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Bag Sale from 11 – 11:30 a.m.)
For more information, contact Alex J. Hayes at 717-334-9171, ext. 116 or ahayes@ywcagettysburg.org.
Here are some quick FAQs about the sale (click here for a copy of the full consignor agreement):
What can be consigned?
CLOTHING
The NNS accepts maternity clothes and clothing for infants, children and youth.
Clothes must be in good condition, laundered and clean. No stained or worn items may be consigned.
Attach all accessories to the main garment.
Securely pin together all parts of outfit sets.
Clothing must be seasonally appropriate. Off-season items are considered a YWCA donation.
Underwear must be in unopened packaging.
SHOES
Shoes must be secured in pairs. They may be boxed, tied together or placed together in a clear plastic bag.
EQUIPMENT
No car seats.
The NNS accepts household accessories and equipment of infants, children and youth.
Equipment must be clean and in good working order. Attach all accessories to the main item.
No equipment older than three years.
Financial penalties will be imposed if the rules are not followed.
TOYS, PUZZLES, GAMES, BOOKS, VIDEOS/DVDs
All items must be complete and in working order.
How much does it cost to consign?
$3.50 for the first 50 items
$1.50 for each additional 50 items
The consignment split is 55% to the consignee and 45% to the YWCA. The YWCA portion of the sale is considered a charitable contribution. You will receive a receipt for this amount with your consignment check. Items may be donated to the YWCA. Donated items must be clearly marked. Off-season items are considered YWCA donations.
Do I price my own items?
No. YWCA volunteers will do all of the tagging and pricing for you.
Can I drop off my items at any time prior to the sale date?
No. Consignment and donation items are posted on the front of this flyer. Items will not be accepted outside of the posted hours. These hours will be strictly enforced to allow adequate time for tagging and preparation of sale.
What can I do if I don’t want my things to be sold for half-price or donated to the Bag Sale?
You may pick up your items between 5 and 6 p.m. on Friday, before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. The YWCA is not responsible for putting your items aside.
Do I have to consign in order to volunteer and shop at the Pre-Sale on Thursday?
No. You may volunteer without consigning. Volunteers who contribute five hours of their time or more by sorting, tagging, hanging, etc., will be eligible to shop the Pre-Sale.
Can consignees shop the Pre-Sale without volunteering?
No. Only volunteers who have worked five hours or more are entitled to Pre-Sale shopping.