Spring and Fall ReSales
We hold two sales annually in spring and fall. These are our primary fundraisers and help us pay for outings, speakers and events, as well as our philanthropic efforts.
Parents can sell outgrown or no-longer loved items and get great bargains on equipment, clothing, toys and more; everything for kids and babies! Any items that do not sell are donated to a local charity in need. It's a great way to clean up your home and help out your community!
Paid WSMOMs members are invited to"pre-sales" to view and buy items before the sales are open to the public!West Suburban Mothers of Multiples receives 20% of the sale proceeds, and in return we arrange for advertising, location and setup. Our Fall 2010 Sale grossed over $9,000.00 in receipts! Whether you're selling or stocking up, consider joining us! Next Sale - Spring 2012. Details coming soon, or get email sale notifications at wsmoms@gmail.com.
Our sales are held at the Oak Park Arms,Oak Park & Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois.
Admission: $1.00 - if you bring a pair of gently used shoes, rubber banded together, to donate to Soles4Souls, we will waive your $1.00 entrance fee. Bring a laundry basket to carry all your loot - you'll need it, but please, no strollers!
Sale Information These are our sale guidelines to help the sale run smoothly for sellers and buyers. If you have any questions or would like to join as a seller or as a volunteer, contact us at wsmoms@gmail.com.
- We can no longer accept car seats or furniture at our resales. Since the American Association for Pediatrics recommends car seats not be reused, and since our space is simply too small, we can no longer sell these items!
- Because its always been our practice, and because there's a Consumer Product Safety Law in effect, Sellers are asked to make sure their items are clean, in good working condition and are not subject to any Recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, prior to bringing them to the sale.
- Sellers MUST use tagging guns (no more safety pins!) which are available from us for only $7.00. They're fun to use and come in handy for lots of things!
- Donations of hangers and plastic bags are needed and welcome!
- Donated items (free to the public) still need a tag with the word "Free" in the price section.
- Sellers must get their items onto the proper sales floor areas between 4:30 and 7:30 on the night before the sale. Please remember that if you are volunteering that night as well, you will need enough time to place your items AND help out with setup.
- Dresses, coats, snowsuits and outfits with 2 pieces or more must be on a hanger. Items that are on the racks seem to move faster than on the tables, so if you have something very dressy - hang it up! Coats and 2 piece items, too!
- Sellers will work a 3 hour shift at the sale or the setup. You will be notified of available hours by the Resale Managers.
- Friday 7:30 to 10:30 pm - Setting up the sales floor
- Saturday 7:30 to 10:30 am - Assisting with checkout/customer service
- Saturday 10:00 to 1:00 pm - Assisting with checkout/customer service/cleanup
- Saturday 12:30 to 3:30 pm - Calculating receipts/seller tickets
- One person (first come, first served) may volunteer for Media Duty to satisfy their 3 hour shift. That person will put up flyers locally, contact the newspapers to try to get articles written, post on craigslist, etc. Details will be provided.
Miscellaneous for Sale We also offer an informal way for members to sell their items throughout the rest of the year. Members can simply broadcast an email to our Yahoo Group of hundreds of members members describing the item they have for sale. Interested parties just contact the seller to make inquiries and coordinate a purchase.
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