WFCU CENTRE TABLE RENTAL AGREEMENT
Please note the date, time, and location of the Mom2Mom Sale:
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 10:30am - 2:00pm
Location: WFCU Centre Windsor
8787 McHugh Street, Windsor, ON N8S0A1
* You MUST keep your items in the area assigned to you and not have items protruding out into the walkways or other seller’s areas. All items MUST fit in your designated area or under your table! DO NOT over crowd your space. Shoppers will not shop at tables that they cannot get to. Tables DO NOT come with extra space, if you wish to bring racks or large items you MUST rent additional space. Please rent space accordingly. All sellers will be asked to remove items that do not fit properly in your assigned space
*Volunteer Pre-Sale is from 9:00am – 10:30am. Volunteers & other Table Renters will be allowed to pre-shop. Please be prepared (e.g. bags, change) as they are often your best customers! If you wish to pre-shop, we suggest arranging to have a helper to man your own table.
*Table renters are expected to provide their own change and their own bags. Mom2Mom.ca will not be able provide these items. We will not be responsible if items or money are stolen from a renter/seller.
* Only TWO sellers allowed per table rental.
* If you bring children with you to the sale, you are responsible for your own child-care and for keeping them supervised.
* Item arrangement. You are responsible for pricing and tagging your own items, and arranging them in an attractive and orderly manner. This will help you sell your items. For more information, see our website for tips on how to sell your items. All items must be clean and in acceptable condition or you will be asked to remove them from your selling area. Please remember that this is a sale for babies’ and kids’ items!
* Sellers
are expected to stay until 2 p.m. Renters should not begin to pack up their
items to leave before the sale ends at 2 p.m. Many shoppers may not arrive
until the very end. If you arrived at a grocery store 10 minutes before they
closed, and all the milk was put away for the night, wouldn't you be upset?
You are obligated to keep your table "open for business" during
the entire time of the sale. The only exception would be if your table was
sold out.
* Sellers are expected to dispose of all garbage and bring all cardboard boxes
home. The facility does not have the capacity for the amount waste generated
so please bring your recycling and garbage home. Do NOT leave them at the
facility as MOM2MOM WILL BE FINED. Anyone not following this rule will be
excluded from future sales.
• You may NOT display or hand out commercial (retail) products or sell food at your table. If you would like to advertise a commercial business, you must advertise in the goody bag or rent a business vendor table. For vendor information please email us at mail@mom2mom.ca
Mom2Mom
sale Contract
Saturday, April 14, 2012
10:30am-2:00pm
WFCU Centre (*PRINT CLEARLY*)
NAME: ______________________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________PHONE:____________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________
If you would like flyers to distribute to your friends to help promote the
sale please indicate how many ______
Please
fill in the number of tables or spaces and total:
_____8 ft Table $30 each
_____5 ft Space only.Bring your own table, rack or shelves. Also great for
large items. $12 each
Subtotal________
HST (13% of subtotal) ________
Total (subtotal + HST) ________
Tables can not be reserved and will be allotted on a first-come first-serve
basis according to when we receive your payment and application. If you would
like to be placed next to a friend or have a special request regarding your
space, please include your request with your contract. Changes can not be
made once the floor plan is made.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
QUICK PAY Email your completed contract to mail@mom2mom.ca and make payment
through Paypal payable to mail@mom2mom.ca This is also a great option if you
would like to pay by credit card. (Please send your name along with payment)
BY MAIL Mail completed contract and make cheque payable to Mom2Mom and mail
to: Mom2Mom 3543 Innerkip Cres., Windsor, ON. N8W 5V1
No cheques will be accepted after after April 1, 2012. Cash or PayPal only.
UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER ANY REFUNDS FOR ANY REASONS. IF YOU
CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE SALE, YOU ARE WELCOME TO SELL YOUR TABLE(S) TO OTHER
INTERESTED PARTIES. THERE WILL BE A $15 CHARGE FOR NSF CHEQUES.
I agree with all the above rules and regulations listed in the Mom2Mom Sale
Table Rental Agreement:
SIGNATURE____________________________________ Date_____________
All information will be provided through e-mail (if you do not have e-mail,
we will contact you by phone)
Mom2Mom
3543 Innerkip Cres., Windsor, Ont. N8W 5V1 519-967-9483
ARE YOUR ITEMS SAFE FOR RESALE?
***PLEASE SEE IMPORTANT SELLER INFORMATION BELOW***
**You are responsible
to make sure your item meets the federal safety standards** Remember, YOU
are liable!
Visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/alt_formats/hecs-sesc/pdf/pubs/cons/garage-eng.pdf
for more information
FACTS FOR GARAGE SALE VENDORS
Every year, garage sales are held in towns and cities across Canada. People
often shop for bargains at these sales; however, these bargains could be dangerous.
Everyone holding a garage sale is legally responsible for ensuring that products
sold, whether new or used, are safe and meet safety standards. It is important
to only sell items that are in good condition. Damaged articles should be
discarded.
The Hazardous Products Act is administered by Health Canada. It has safety
requirements for certain consumer products, many of which are intended for
use by children. Under the law you cannot import, sell or distribute products
that do not meet the requirements of the Hazardous Products Act.
The next time you are planning to hold a garage sale, THINK SAFETY.
The following is a partial list of products that must meet safety requirements
under the Hazardous Products Act :
BABY GATES - Baby gates that have large diamond-shaped or large "V"
openings at the top are not allowed to be sold in Canada. A child's head can
get caught in these openings and the child could strangle.
BABY WALKERS - Baby walkers are illegal to sell as of April 2004. Anyone with
a baby walker is advised to destroy it so that it cannot be used and to discard
it.
CAR SEATS - Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
and carry the compliance label stating the height and weight of the child
for which the seat is designed. Detailed instructions, all straps and parts,
(including the tether strap for forward-facing seats), must be present. Before
selling a used car seat, check with Transport Canada (1-800-333-0371 or www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/)
to find out if the car seat has been the subject of a recall and follow these
recall instructions. Do not sell a seat older than the manufacturer's recommended
date. Seats that are cracked or broken must not be sold. It is important to
know the history of any second-hand seat, as it should not be re-used if it
has ever been involved in a crash.
CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR - Loose-fitting sleepwear (including nightgowns, bathrobes,
baby-doll pyjamas and loose pyjamas) burn more easily if made of cotton or
cotton blends. To meet the flammability requirements, loose-fitting children's
sleepwear should be made of polyester, nylon or polyester/nylon blends. Cotton
or cotton-blends may only be used for tight-fitting styles such as sleepers
or polo pyjamas.
CRIBS - To meet the regulations, cribs must be accompanied by information
that identifies the manufacturer, model number, date of manufacture and assembly
instructions. Cribs made before the fall of 1986 do not meet current safety
standards and are prohibited from sale under the law. They must not be sold
and should be destroyed! It is also important that the mattress used in the
crib fits snugly, with a gap of no more than 3 cm between the mattress and
the crib. The spacing between the bars should be no more than 6 cm. Corner
posts should be no more than 3 mm high. The mattress support must be firmly
fixed to the end panels. Cribs that have a mattress support system with floating
S or Z-shaped hooks are not safe. Cribs with visible signs of damage, missing
parts, or missing warning information should be destroyed.
PROTECTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT - Hockey helmets and face protectors sold in Canada
must meet safety standards set by CSA International. If the CSA sticker is
not present discard the product. These items must not be sold if previously
subjected to major impact, if older than five years, if showing visible signs
of damage, if parts are missing or if subjected to intensive use over two
consecutive seasons.
PLAYPENS - Some older playpens may have protruding bolts that can catch on
a child's clothing, or may have worn or faulty mechanisms on the folding sides
of the playpen. If the playpen has been recalled, be sure the problem has
been corrected. Playpen mesh must be small mosquito-type netting. If the mesh
has large open holes it will not meet current standards and could be an entanglement
hazard. When selling a folding playpen, ensure that all locking mechanisms
work and set-up instructions are included.
STROLLERS -Carriages and strollers made before 1985 may not meet current safety
standards. Strollers must come with a lap belt, or some safety restraint that
is solidly attached to the seat or frame. Ensure the brakes, as well as locking
mechanisms on folding models, are in working order. Make sure that the wheels
are solidly attached.
TOYS/LAWN DARTS - If your toys are in poor repair or broken, they are not
safe. Toys with sharp edges or points or those with loose eyes or noses are
potential hazards. Toys with small parts are not suitable for children under
three years of age. It is illegal to sell lawn darts with elongated tips in
Canada.
Examples of other children's items that pose a safety hazard:
BICYCLE AND ROLLERBLADING HELMETS - are designed to protect the head against
a single impact. Do not sell these products if damaged.
DRAWSTRINGS ON CHILDREN'S CLOTHING - Drawstrings, especially on snowsuits,
jackets and sweatshirts, can become caught on playground equipment, fences
or other objects. Drawstrings around the neck on children's clothing should
be removed prior to sale.
JEWELLERY - Lead is a known toxic metal that can enter the body and cause
adverse effects on the intellectual and behavioral development of infants
and young children. Jewellery designed for children and containing lead should
not be sold. If you are unsure whether these products contain lead, it is
wiser not to offer them for sale.
For more information contact
Health Canada, Product Safety at : www.cps-spc@hc-sc.gc.ca or your regional
office:
Toronto, Ontario (416) 973-4705
TIPS FOR SELLING
Bring bags and change
Come prepared! Bring enough bags (eg. Grocery bags) to bag the items that
you sell. Also, make sure you have plenty of $1s and change. It is your responsibility
to have this for your customers.
Watch your money
Don’t leave your money accessible to the general public. A Hip bag is a good
idea since it has more than one compartment.
Many shoppers will be there early and you will miss out on selling to these
shoppers if your table is not ready on time. Presale for volunteers starts
at 9:30am.
Pricing Strategies
To get a good idea as to the general price ranges for items you are selling,
check out local resale shops and yard sales so you know what other people
are charging. Also, have a good idea of the original price of items. Remember
that certain accessories and toys have a higher resale value than clothes
(which often have a fairly low resale value). Also, things that are fairly
new and branded usually fetch a higher price. Price carefully, always remembering
that you are selling used items. A good rule of thumb is to price clothes
at 10-20% of retail and toys & accessories at 20-40% of retail.
Some ideas include:
Price LOW, items are more likely to move if they are a good bargain. You could
also offer a “buy 1, get 1 free” (or any similar variations) to get shoppers
to leave with more of your items. Near the end of the sale, offer a “Fill
a bag for $2” (or any similar variations). The more willing you are to negotiate
your prices, the more likely they will sell. Another alternative would be
to set your prices for what you want to get at the beginning of the sale and
then slash them by 50% halfway through the sale. (Or just cut prices to whatever
you’re willing to take)
Arrange your items in an attractive and orderly manner.
Clothes displayed in racks (you can bring a rack if you rent the space) are
easier to look through than those on tables (Note: make sure the racks are
stable so it won’t fall over if the items are pushed from one end of it to
the other by buyers. At one sale, a lady put a few socks full of sand over
the bottom of the rack to make it more stable). If clothes are on tables,
make sure they are constantly refolded as shoppers will make a mess as they
go through the clothes. A good idea could be to use large shallow baskets
and use different baskets for each category of clothing. This way, your clothes
are kept separate and are easy to look through even they get messed up. The
more orderly your items, the easier they will be for shoppers to look through.
Make sure if you have items under the table that they are accessible and easy
to see.
Make sure that if your two & three-piece items are connected together
by safety pins or a single run-thru with needle and thread tied off will do
the trick. (This way pieces won’t get lost!)
Also, arrange your clothes by sex and age range (and put signs stating clearly
which area of the table has which clothes) to make it quicker for shoppers
to browse through. If you have clothes in racks, use dividers to separate
the clothes (paper plates with a hole cut through the center and labeled clearly
with sex and age range work REALLY well).
Label the items you have CLEARLY
Make sure all items are labeled clearly with prices, etc and that the labels
STAY on. (Sticky labels or masking tape are often good choices, but can fall
off fairly easily. Alternatively, safety pins are more troublesome but stay
on better).
Make sure that your items are CLEAN and in the BEST Condition possible.
Clean off all stains and repair all rips before the sale (and iron if necessary!).
Also, ensure toys and accessories are in good condition and thoroughly cleaned.
It is often worth your while as the better the condition your items are in,
the better the price you will be able to get for them. People are also more
likely to buy an item that looks fairly new than one which they will have
to clean before they get to use it. If there is a problem (zipper needs replacing)
you should make sure that is known. It is the responsibility of the buyer
to check it out, but if you are up front and let them know, they will know
that your table is a reputable one.
Bargain and haggle (Should you, shouldn’t you?)
You will be offered a lower price at one time or another. It is up to you
if you want to bargain. You do not have to take anything less than you want.
But remember you are reselling used items and will not get retail price for
them. If you are not willing to barter on the price, post a sign that all
prices are firm. On the other hand, if you are willing to barter, you may
want to put a sign saying "no reasonable offers refused". It’s all
up to you. After all, it’s your table. Just remember that if you refuse one
offer, you may not end up selling your item. You can also make a counter-offer
and meet the buyer somewhere in between.
Bring a helper/partner
You want to make sure that someone is at your table at all times. Also, during
the day you may need to take a quick break and it isn’t the organizer’s responsibility
to watch your table. Also, if you get busy, it’s nice to have extra hands
helping.
Sharing tables
If you are sharing a table with someone else, make sure that you have different
tags to collect as you make the sale to assure both parties get their rightful
monies.
After-sale donations accepted!
If you don’t want to haul the unsold stuff back home, you can donate your
items to a local charity (we will make the arrangements for you)
Do NOT pack till after Sale ends.
You need to be there with your items until the end of the sale. The organizer
has advertised that the sale will be open during those hours. After all, if
you go to a local store and their hours state they will be open until 9, you
expect to be able to shop until then. Some buyers will be shopping till the
end of the sale and you never know if that one person is the one who will
spend lots of money at your table. You have paid to be at the sale and you
have the right to stay till the end, make the most of your money!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE FURTHER SUGGESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT
HESITATE TO OR EMAIL US AT mail@mom2mom.ca or call us at 519-967-9483