Unlike a garage sale, we take care of all the details for you! We promote and advertise our sale, which brings more buyers in a short amount of time. We run the event, so you DO NOT have to sit with your items! You drop them off, and we do the rest! Selling with us will allow you to earn more money than your average consignment shop or garage sale.
We welcome and encourage anyone and everyone to consign their gently used items. You do not have to have children to participate in our sales! Our sales do heavily revolve around children and children's items, however, our men's, women's and home decor sections are worth checking out!
Consigning with us is easy! Head over to our registration page, review the consignor agreement, and pay the $15 non-refundable fee to begin tagging your items! You'll be well on your way to making fast cash! Our internet-based program is easy to use and generates your barcoded tags for you! Don't let this part intimidate you, it's easier than you may think!
For each event, we will accept 200-300 consignors. Consignor spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The registration fee must be paid to reserve your spot. You have 24 hours from when you register to pay this fee, or you will be removed. Once all spots have been filled, we will create a waiting list for those that want to participate. Once you are registered, you have up to 1 day before the sale to input all of your items and print all of your tags.
The $15 non-refundable/non-transferable registration fee helps cover the cost of the location rental, advertising, insurance, display racks, supplies, and more. Plus, guarantee you are committed. Space is limited, and lots of ladies want to consign. This is paid at the time of registration. You will have 24 hours from the time you register to pay this fee via PayPal. You will be removed from the sale if you have not paid within 24 hours.
Prices are set by each individual consignor! We recommend pricing your items 50-75% below retail. The better your prices, the better your items sell. We highly recommend taking advantage of the Discount-YES option, especially for your first sale. This will allow you to sell a larger percentage of your items and give you an idea if you may have priced your items too high.
Once you are a registered consignor, you can request to be part of our Facebook group. It is a quick and easy way to ask questions, get tips and tricks and talk with other consignors in the sale with you!
Under our "SELL" tab, select "RULES" to see our accepted items list.
You can inquire about our tagging program! It is limited availablity but you would just drop off your items you want to sell and we would do the rest for you! Go to our "SELL" tab and click "REGISTER TO SELL" for more information.
As the seller/owner of an item, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure all items meet current safety standards. As a consignor, you are required to check all of the items you consign to make sure none have been recalled before bringing them to drop-off. Please review these links for more information about recalled items:
https://www.cpsc.gov
They will both help you identify if your products are safe. Also please follow the merchandise preparation instructions to ensure acceptance of your items. Our buyers come to our events because they know they can find QUALITY items at a fraction of the item's original price.
What percentage of the sales do I receive?
All consignors automatically earn 65% of their items that sell. By participating as a Penny Pincher Team Member, you can increase the percentage of the sale price you keep. For one 4-hour shift, earn an additional 5% of your sales; for two 4-hour shifts earn an extra 10% of your sales. Penny Pincher Team slots are limited so please sign up as soon as the schedule is open.
Dry Cleaning establishments are the best place to pick them up. Most dry cleaners will give you a modest amount for free. You can also check with your local thrift stores who tend to give out small amounts for free or for a very small fee. Some retail stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, etc. will also give or sell hangers.
Nope! We feel this is one of the best perks of selling with us! You drop your items off during your designated time and we take care of the rest! You can even login at home and watch your items make you money!
We are not currently limiting consignors on overall items. However, there are limits on certain categories and/or sizes. (i.e. Shoes are limited at 10 per gender in our adult sections)
Your items must have a minimum total value of at least $100. (i.e. you may choose to sell a variety of clothes, books, and toys with a total value of $100 OR you may have one jogging stroller with a total value of $100. This is a general rule!)
Please visit our "SELL" tab and select "DROP-OFF" for the whole process.
Yes! Our computer software allows you to get sales reports at the end of each sales day. You will be able to see what sold, and how much you earned.
In our system you will have a DONATE option. If you choose to participate in the donation, we will handle the donation process for you at the end of the sale. If you decide you would like your items back, we will have an allotted time on the last sale day for you to come pick up any unsold items. You can also choose to have a mix of both. (i.e. if you have two large items you're not willing to donate, but want to donate your clothing items, you can do so. You would just come during pick-up for your big items IF they didn't sell and we will take care of the clothing items.) We will post on social who the organization will be in your area.
YES. This only applies if you DID NOT DONATE. Any items that you marked "Donate" will be removed from the racks prior to the pick-up times. This will leave the racks pretty empty to easily find your things. Our system will show you what items didn't sell and they will be in the designated location on the floor, making items easy to find. We will also have volunteers to help if needed. Most consignors don't have many items to find. If you did mark "Donate-NO" but only have a few items to pick up and don't feel it is worth the time to pick up, just let us know prior to the pick-up time and we can donate them for you. Any items not picked up by the end pick up time will be considered abandoned and donated. We will not hold items.
Pick-up will be from 3pm - 5pm on the last day of the sale. There will be a Penny Pincher Volunteer to guide you to find your things and answer any questions. We will have a "lost and found" table that you will also want to check for your things.
We do not anticipate any issues. However, we will be making every effort to prevent theft or loss of tags during the sale. This is why detailed descriptions on your tags are very important! Pinching Pennies cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items during our sales. We do our best with preventing such situations. If one of your items is misisng we ask that you first check the lost and found area. If it is not there we will have you double check that an item wasn't accidentally added twice. If your item is still missing, we will have you fill out a Missing Item form. We will give this to the volunteers and to the donation staff to help locate your missing item.
You will be paid within 14 days from the last day of our sale. This will be by check in the mail. Please ensure the mailing address we have on file is correct.
I would allot yourself about 4 hours total. This does directly depend on how many items you have.
The process is simple:
*Note: Your tags print in the order you entered your items. I would suggest keeping your items in like groups and keeping them in order to make tagging even faster and easier!
For now, this will be an annual (once a year) sale.
Yes. All sales are located indoors. We try to make the shopping experience fun and organized!
No. Parking is always free. There is never an entrance or admission fee, excluding the paid early access shopping opportunities that are provided.
Children's clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, books, baby equipment; anything and everything to do with infants and kids!! You will find maternity and women’s clothing along with men's as well!
In addition to fashion, we also offer a selection of unique home decor items. From everyday decor to holiday decor, you'll find everything you need to decorate and create a cozy home.
We accept cash, credit and debit. CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. We charge a small fee for credit card transactions.
All sales are final. There are no returns. There are no refunds. It is up to the buyer to inspect all items before purchasing.
Yes! We will have designated dressing areas to try on your finds!
YES, but not all items are discounted. The last day of the sale will be our 50% off sale from 9am to 1pm. Some consignors have chosen to discount their items by 50% on this day. Tags will be clearly marked so you know exactly which items are discounted! They say DISCOUNT:YES!!
The items we sell come from the local families who sign up to consign and actually earn money for the items they sell. Anyone is welcome to become a consignor and anyone is welcome to shop the sale. Consignor registration closes several weeks prior to the sale or when all consignor spots have been taken.
Only PENNY PINCHER TEAM MEMBERS and CONSIGNORS are able to shop at the early access pre-sale before opening day. There is also a special time slot for new and expecting parents and grandparents. We also are selling tickets to shop the pre-sale. These tickets will be available before the sale and limited.
Yes, a consignor or Penny Pincher Team Member may bring a spouse, significant other and/or children as long as they share the same address.
Purchased Ticket holders - ALL in attendance must have a ticket.
We will provide large tote bags to use while shopping. Items can be placed in our “Hold” area while you shop. We will place “HOLD” tags on large items. The tote bags are to be returned to the door at check out. Also you are encouraged to bring a shopping bag, but discouraged to bring purses, diapers bags and back packs. We also want to make you aware that we may ask to check bags at the door upon your departure.
Yes. We do offer bags at check out, but encourage you to bring your own reusable bags to carry all of your bargains home!
You may always bring children while shopping. Children must stay with parents at all times. Please be aware that there are a lot of toys at the sale and this can be a huge temptation for little people. We ask that children not play with the toys that you are not purchasing. Due to space constraints, it is recommended that infants are carried in front/back carriers but strollers are allowed. All strollers and bags brought into the sale may be checked upon entrance and leaving.
We accept Cash, Credit & Debit! There is a small fee for each credit card transaction.
Our sellers get to set the pricing for their items! Due to this you will see varying prices for similar items. Item prices start at $2.00
We have a holding area!
Strollers and wagons are absolutely allowed.
Diaper bags, backpacks and large purses are discouraged. Also, please make sure to leave anything we might sell in your car (toys, blankets, etc.)
Sunday is Half Price Day! Any item marked Discount: YES on the tag is an additional 50% off! Sellers get to choose if the item is discounted. Many items are!
4 hours each.
Penny Pinchers will help us with setting up, assisting customers, checking in consignors, security, checking out customers and sorting unsold merchandise for pick-up. As a Penny Pincher, you will earn the right to shop early at our Pre-sale.
No. Please do not bring your children to the event while participating in the PENNY PINCHER SHIFTS. We love kids, however we are all too busy to keep track of them and the toys are too tempting! :)
If a you need to cancel a shift, you may cancel by the Friday prior to the start of the sale without penalty.
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