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Children's Market
A Children's, Teen, & Maternity Consignment Event
Sponsored by the Children's Ministry of JFUMC
Jacksonville First United Methodist Church
Located at 109 Gayle Ave, SW,
Jacksonville, Alabama
(Behind McDonald's)
Coordinator Phone: 256.239.6033 (Elizabeth)
Church Phone: 256.435.6021
Email: jfumc_consign@bellsouth.net
The mission of Children's Market is to help families by providing a source to purchase much needed clothing and other items for their children at bargain prices and an outlet for parents to sell items and clothing no longer needed. It is our desire that Children's Market be, first and foremost, a ministry to the community of Jacksonville and the surrounding area. Our secondary purpose is to serve as a fundraising project for our children's ministry, with additional funds supporting mission and community projects anywhere from down the street to around the world. The sale is run entirely by volunteers who receive no compensation for their time.
In addition to the Children's Ministry, proceeds from the sale support our Youth Mission Teams, SIFAT, the Methodist Children's Home, JCOC, and Boy Scouts of America. In 2008, we used $1000 of the money raised from our sale to purchase supplies for the new SIFAT daycare in Ecuador and donated $1200 to Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center to help them meet critical needs in our community.
If your family is not attending a local church or you are looking for a new church home, we would like to invite you to visit one of our Sunday services at 8:30 am or 10:50 am. Please feel free to seek information regarding Jacksonville First United Methodist Church from any of our church volunteers who are helping at the sale.
Registration for our Spring/Summer Children's Market is now open!
Did you shop, consign, or volunteer with us in September? Help us improve our sale.
Take a moment to share your thoughts using our Post-Sale Survey.
- View our available volunteer shifts for the sale.
- Sign up as a volunteer (for anyone not consigning).
- Visit your Consignor Account Homepage
(Once you have a consignor number, you can go here anytime to enter your items and print your tags. During the sale, you can visit this link to check sales. For registered consignors, this page is a one-stop shop for the sale.)
Enter your items and print your tags.
All items MUST be input into MySaleManager.NET by 11:59 pm on Saturday, Feb. 27. You will not be able to make any changes to your inventory or volunteer shifts after this time.
- See pictures from our past sales!
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- Register for our First-Time New Parents/Grandparents Pre-Sale Registration (For parents & grandparents expecting their first child or whose first child is younger than one year old.)
- Join our mailing list.
- Register for our Teachers' Preview Sale on Wednesday
(Please add your name to our guest list if you plan to attend. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come basis.)
Help us improve our sale. Fill out our survey about your experience with us.
- Join us on Facebook. Click on the icon to visit our Facebook Group.
Children's Market Spring 2010 Sale Dates
Sneak Peek Sale - Tuesday, March 2
12-Hour Volunteers - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3-hour Volunteers - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Pre-Sale - March 3
Children's Market Consignors - 12:00 pm- 6:00 pm
First-Time New Parents & Teachers - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
To be fair to all volunteers and consignors, we do not issue extra pre-sale passes. The only exception to this rule is if your spouse or relative is shopping with you for your children. If you have questions about this policy, we will be glad to discuss them with you.
Public Sale - Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5
8:00 am until 6:00 pm both days
Discount Day - Saturday, March 6,
8:00 am - 11:00 am - (half-price on many items) and
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - ($1 per item for donated items)
Check out these great benefits for consignors!
We offer an easy-to-use online tagging system.
You'll find quality items at affordable prices.
Consignors keep 75% - 85% of the proceeds for everything you sell with an affordable $8 consignor fee.
Our final inventory report helps you track what you sold, picked up, and/or donated to charity (great for taxes!).
Cardstock for tags is provided for you. An inventory entry and/or printing service is also available.
Monitor your sales on the web during the sale.
Checks are ready in less than a week.
Shop early as a Consignor.
Shop first as a Volunteer.
The majority of proceeds from our sale will benefit the Children's Ministry of Jacksonville First United Methodist Church. Additional proceeds benefit mission projects and the Youth Ministry of our church.
Consignor Information
Jacksonville FUMC uses My Sale Manager to improve our data entry, accounting, and check out system. We were the first sale in our area to use barcodes. This system is new to most shoppers and consignors, but we love it and we think you will, too!
Consignors can easily enter your information for your tags online at home, which will save you a lot of time. (No software is required other than internet access.) Just visit the Consignor Account Homepage from the Quick Links near the top of this page. Log in, select Work with Consigned Inventory, and start entering your items. The system will automatically create an inventory sheet for all of your items. Your tags will be created from the information you enter.
In addition, your consignor account will automatically be updated each evening during the sale. This process will allow you to track your sales and see how you're doing as the sale happens. We are so excited about barcoding and know that you will love this process, too. The online barcoding system offers ease of use, plus a way for you to track your sales, donations, and unsold inventory.
**We offer a tag printing service for those who do not have access to a printer or those using a public computer for Internet access. A tag printing fee will be subtracted from your final profit check to cover postage if we have to mail your tags. There is no cost if you are picking up your tags. For more information, contact Elizabeth.
All items MUST be input into MySaleManager.NET by 11:59 pm on Saturday, February 27 You will not be able to make any changes to your inventory or volunteer shifts after this time.
Want to save time and money on safety pins? Tagging Gun Kits are available through our partnership with www.bargainprice4u.com. Your $7.99 purchase will include one tagging gun, 1000 tagging barbs, and one needle. Shipping is included. If you are interested in purchasing a kit, you will need a Paypal account. Please let them know you're one of our consignors!
Why the change in cardstock colors? During our spring 2009 sale, we had many amazing items brought in by our consignors. (We doubled in size from the previous sale!) To make pick up easier for our consignors, we changed our cardstock system. All donated items must be on white cardstock. If an item is tagged with a white tag, it will be included in the Pack-a-Sack Sale or donated to a local charity if it does not sell by Saturday afternoon. Items that you are picking up need to be tagged with colored cardstock. The colors will be determined by consignor numbers. Cardstock will be available at the church office beginning in November.
Update on Recalled Items
The recent amendment in the Consumer Product Safety Iimprovement Act allowed the consignment industry to continue providing services for families. The CPSIA puts a greater emphasis on protecting children from dangerous products which may contain lead. We will continue to be diligent in checking toys, equipment, and other items for recalls. To make following the CPSIA guidelines easier, we are no longer accepting children's costume jewelry or any painted wooden toys, both of which have higher chances of containing lead. Please use the following link to check your items against the Consumer Products Safety Commission's recall list before bringing them to Children's Market. You can use several search categories to look for recalled items. Thank you for your cooperation and support in this important matter.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.html
Helpful Hints for Shopping at Children's Market
• Coming from out of town? Why not make a day of it? Walk around the square and explore our unique shops, like My Two Girls and Crow Drugs. Try Jefferson's, Cecil's, B. F. Dawgs, The Vault, Java Jolt, or one of our other great nearby restaurants for lunch or dinner. Take the kids to Germania Springs to play. (Just drive north toward Piedmont and you'll see it on your left.)
• Shop early by selling your children's outgrown items or working a volunteer shift - our sellers and volunteer workers shop before we open to the public.
• Arrive early for the best selections.
• Smile! Remember to be courteous to those around you.
• Make a list to help you remember what you want to buy and the sizes you may need.
• Children are welcome at the sale while you are shopping. We ask that you not let them play with the toys or climb on the clothing racks.
• Bring a clothesbasket (with a belt, rope, or leash tied to it to pull it with) or a large shopping bag to place things in while you shop. It is so much easier to look through the racks when you are not holding an armful of clothing.
• Check clothing racks that are the size below as well as the size above your child's normal size. Some clothing runs small while others may run very large.
• If purchasing a large item, please see a volunteer and they will be happy to pull the tag and hold the item for you. (Please make sure you wish to purchase the item before the tag is pulled. In the past we have had shoppers pull a tag and then after holding the tag for an hour or so decide not to purchase the item. This is not fair to others who might be interested in purchasing the item). Please do not use our strollers or other baby equipment while you are shopping. Someone else might have their eye on it.
• Please inspect each item you are purchasing carefully. We do our very best to screen items but we are only human. Remember - All Sales Are Final.
• Plan to make more than one trip to the sale. You don't want to miss the Half-Price and $1 Sales on Saturday!!
• Please bring your driver's license if you are using a credit card or paying with a check. We accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. There is a $35.00 service fee for any returned checks.
Consignor Information
Consignor Fees: An $8 consignor fee will be subtracted from your proceeds check to help cover sale expenses. Consignor fees across the nation vary from $6 - $15, so we feel this is a very fair amount. Printing, postage, and advertising costs are all covered by consignor fees.
Consignor Percentages: Consignors receive 75% of their sales, with the other percentage going to the children's ministry of the church and community organizations. Volunteers who work at least 12 hours the week of the sale, including one three-hour sorting shift on Saturday, earn 85%. These slots are now full for our fall sale.
Consignor Checks: Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope. Checks will be mailed on Wednesday, March 10. Kitty Stone Elementary employees can choose to have your checks delivered to your staff mailbox. For church members, checks will be available in the church office after 2 pm.
Before you register for our sale, please read our Consignor Agreement. By registering online, you are stating that you've read our Consignor Agreement and agree to follow the guidelines listed within it, including our policy on item preparation, lost items, consignor fees, replacement checks, and donated items.
Consignor registration will end when consignor spaces are full or on Friday, February 20 at 8 am, whichever comes first. All items MUST be input into MySaleManager.NET by 11:59 pm on Saturday, Feb. 27. You will not be able to make any changes to your inventory or volunteer shifts after this time.
 Is your child saving up for the latest video game or another expensive toy?
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of toys your children have outgrown but they won't let you sell?
We're giving kids an incentive to clean out their toy boxes!
Let your child consign those items with us. You can set up a consignor account for your child with no obligation or commitment. He or she can pick out what items to sell, prepare the items, and decide on the prices. We will be happy to write a check to your child for their sold items. Consignor fees are waived for children's accounts. (Parents must be a current consignor for children under age 12 to have a consignor account.) All children will receive the base commission of 75% on their items.
Would you like the opportunity to shop first?
The Children's Council of Jacksonville FUMC depends on our volunteers to help our sale run smoothly. In exchange for your time, you will receive a volunteer sneak peek pass. The volunteer sneak peek parties are on Tuesday, March 2. This ensures that volunteers will have the best selection of merchandise from which to choose!
Volunteer shifts are fun and easy. The tasks you may be assigned include: Assisting with check-out, organizing items on the sales floor, or straightening merchandise. We even have volunteer shifts that can be completed at your convience at home in the weeks before the sale or in a short time while you're out running errands. These shifts still give you the chance to shop early - a perfect solution for working moms or stay at home moms of young children.
You can volunteer for more than one three-hour shift if you would like -- you will receive additional benefits for working 12 hours. If you sign up to volunteer and do not show up, your absence is an acknowledgement that your consignor fees and original sale percentages will be reinstated. Snacks and sandwich fixings are provided for volunteers who work Wednesday through Saturday, along with dinner on Tuesday evening.
We have two options for volunteers. To earn an early shopping pass, a person must work a minimum of one three-hour shift. Light meals, snacks, and drinks are available during all shifts.
Our Volunteer Levels are:
Level One Volunteers- Work a minimum of one 3-hour shift. As a reward for your contribution to the sale, you can shop at 6:00 pm on Tuesday. Those who volunteer during the week of the sale can shop our half-price sale starting at 4:30 pm on Friday.
Level Two Volunteers - Help a total of 12 hours, including a three-hour check-out/sorting shift on Saturday. As a reward for your contribution to the sale, you will receive 85% commission on your items and shop beginning at 4 pm on Tuesday. You can shop our half-price sale at 3 pm on Friday. There is a limited number of spaces for Level Two volunteers. Sign up early!
All volunteers have the opportunity to reserve five items before the sale. To be fair to everyone, larger items, such as baby equipment or furniture, cannot be reserved. Any reserved items must be paid by noon on Thursday or they will be returned to the sales floor. We do not allow anyone to hold items until the half-price sale.
Volunteer Tasks
Pre-Sale - Volunteers will be receiving merchandise and inspecting it. It is your responsibility to view all consigned items as they are checked in and determine if they adhere to our strict acceptance policies. Volunteers may assist consignors in putting the items in the appropriate section. Sale organizers will be on-site to answer any questions you may have. (These jobs require light lifting and quite a bit of walking; wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is easy to move in.)
We must make final adjustments to the sales floor prior to the opening of the Wednesday Pre-Sales. (The Pre-Sale events are early sales that are by invitation only). Tasks include setting up the check-out area; double-checking clothing for sizing issues, making sure everything is in its place; and other possible last minute tasks.) Please wear comfortable shoes.
Public Sale - Volunteers will be running our check-out areas, removing tags, bagging merchandise, and assisting shoppers with various needs. Volunteers will also be monitoring the sales floor for misplaced items and any other problems, including sale security. (There are positions during the public sale shifts that require physical activity, while others may be completed while sitting. Please let us know if you have any special needs so we may assign a task that works best for you!)
Sorting/Breakdown- This is when we need your help the most. There are two work areas for Breakdown - Check-out tables and the actual breaking down of racks and tables. Level 2 volunteers must work 3 hours during breakdown to earn their additional 10%.
Everyone who registers to volunteer will receive a confirmation email and two reminder emails before the sale. If your schedule changes and you find out that you won't be able to help, let us know ASAP. We can open that slot to someone else who wants to help.
Thank you for helping our Children's Ministry through the sharing of your time and talents. If you have any questions or need additional information, please call Elizabeth Renfroe at 435-8357.
Volunteer FAQ
Can anyone volunteer? Yes, anyone may sign up to volunteer. For consignors, the more hours you volunteer, the more rewards you will receive, including increased commission on sales.
What if something happens and I can't work? Volunteers who are scheduled to work and fail to show up for their scheduled shift will not be allowed to volunteer again unless they provide a valid excuse. By not working, you acknowledge that your consignor fees and original sale percentages will be reinstated.
I'd like to volunteer, but my schedule won't work with the shifts you've listed. Can I work a different schedule? Yes! Just email Elizabeth with the hours that best suit you and we'll create a private shift for you.
Who can shop with me during the Preview Sale? To be fair to our other volunteers and consignors, we do not issue extra pre-sale passes. The only exception to this rule is if your spouse or relative is helping you shop for your children. If you have questions about this policy, we'll be glad to discuss them with you.
To everyone who consignors, volunteers, and shops, we want thank you for helping our sale be a blessing to the community through your support.
Children's Market t-shirts are available for volunteers at no cost,
thanks to a generous donation from Screened Image, who provided our t-shirts.
Our yard signs and banners are provided by Traffic Signs, Inc.
We offer a special thanks to Phillip & Sue Pearson and Jim & Marita Watson for their businesses' support of Children's Market.
Thank you from the Children's Council of Jacksonville FUMC
Thank you to the following online Consignment Sale Guides for listing our sale!
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