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Gwinnett Mothers of Multiples
Serving Mothers of Multiples since 1974
We meet at 7:30pm the second Tuesday of every month
(except May and December) at Cannon United Methodist Church,
2424 Webb Gin House Road in Snellville, Georgia.
Click here for the location.
Please call 770-449-3848 for more information.
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Here you will find the most frequently asked questions.
If you still cannot find an answer, e-mail us here
and we'll help you!
Non-Members, would you like to SHOP at our Clothing Sale?
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting Started
Seller Requirements
How To's
During the Sale
After the Sale
Q: What IS the Consignment Sale?
The GMOM Consignment Sale is held each Fall and Spring. It is where our members can sell and purchase children's
clothing (up to size 16), maternity clothing, toys, baby equipment and baby furniture. There is a Members Only sale
on Friday evening and a public sale on Saturday. It is also our largest fundraiser, and proceeds from it fund our club.
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Q: What all can and cannot be sold?
Items that can be sold include: children's clothing (up to size 16) including shoes, toys, books, games, videos,
bouncy seats, high chairs, exer-saucers, strollers, car seats, booster seats, bedding, cribs, changing tables, Pack-N-Plays,
bottles, plastics (cups, plates, bowls, utensils, etc), outdoor play equipment, bicycles, etc.
Items that CANNOT be sold include: breast pumps, stuffed animals, nipples, pacifiers, etc.
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Q: When is it/Where is it/What time is it?
The Fall 2010 Sale will be held August 26th - August 28th!
The Members Only sale is Friday night, the Public Sale is Saturday from 8:30am - 12:00pm. The Half Price Sale is Saturday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm.
The sale is at the Salvation Army in Lawrenceville. Click
here to view a map.
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Q: How do I register?
You can register for the Fall 2010 Sale from June 8th at 9:00 p.m. through June 30th at 8:00 p.m.
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Q: How much is it to register?
A non-refundable seller fee of $10 can be paid by check or paid online via My Consignment Manager for $10.66 through PayPal.
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Q: Can anyone sell at the GMOM sale?
No. Currently, we only allow our members to sell. If you have twins, triplets or more and would like to become a member,
click here!
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Q: What if I register and then am unable to sell?
All sellers must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $10 via check or $10.66 via PayPal. If you register to sell and then cannot work your
shift or participate in the sale, your seller fee is always non-refundable.
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Q: What's a shift?
Everyone who sells is required to work a shift at the sale. The choices are all described on our Shifts and Job Cards page by
clicking here.
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Q: What's a job card?
Everyone who sells is required to complete a job card. The choices are all described on our Shifts and Job Cards page by
clicking here.
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Q: What's the password to be able to register?
To be able to sell, you must be a current paid member with no outstanding fines. You can contact us here directly for the password.
You MUST enter the My Consignment Manager website via the GMOM website for it to work correctly for OUR sale.
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Q: What kind of tag system do we use?
We use My Consignment Manager (MyCM for short), which generates tags for use with scanners and computers for easier inventory and more accurate sales.
Click here to see a sample tag.
If you are new seller, we offer training to help you. If you need training, send us an e-mail
here.
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Q: If I am a new seller, do I need training?
Yes, if you have never used My Consignment Manager before. Training is done on an as-needed basis, but
must be completed before
August 1th, 2010 in order to sell at the Fall Sale. If you need training, send us an e-mail
here.
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Q: Do I need a clothing rack?
Yes, if you intend to sell clothes. One clothing rack is required per 80 pieces of clothing.
(Approximately 80 pieces of clothing maximum for winter items, and approximately 100 pieces of clothing maximum for summer items.) This is enforced!
For more information about clothing racks, see the guidelines here.
Clothing racks can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond and other similar stores for around $20.
Larger racks may be more expensive.
Click
here OR here for an example clothing rack.
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Q: How do I tag clothes/shoes/bedding/toys/Pack-N-Plays/furniture?
First and foremost, remember that stained or torn clothing, broken toys or furniture, or any recalled item of any kind is NOT ALLOWED.
- CLOTHES: Tag clothes by using a tagging gun through the clothing item’s manufacturer’s tag in the neckline OR through the seams along
the armpit. Tagging guns can be purchased via ebay for less than $10. You can also use safety pins to pin the tags to the clothing.
Pin the tags along the website address to the front of the clothing item on the right hand side facing the item. Onesies, bibs, socks, and other smaller items may
be put in plastic bags with the tag taped to the bag with clear packing tape or masking tape. Make sure to tape ABOVE the website address or else
it will be difficult to remove the tag.
- SHOES You can tag shoes a few different ways. If the shoes are for children under 1 year old, you may place the shoes in a plastic
bag and tape the tag to the plastic bag with clear packing tape or masking tape. Otherwise, please do not use plastic bags. Make sure to tape ABOVE the website address or else it will be difficult
to remove the tag. Remember that all tags are cut at checkout and scanned in for purchase. If the shoes can be zip tied together, use a zip tie and place
the tag through the zip tie too. Zip ties are available at Wal-Mart, Target, etc. for a pack of 100 for approximately $2. For boots, use packing tape or string to wrap around both boots and tape the tag to one boot.
- BEDDING Bedding items can be tagged a few different ways also. Drape baby blankets and quilts over large (adult size) hangers and adhere
with safety pins to ensure they don’t fall off and then place tags onto the bedding with either a tagging gun or safety pins on the left side of the items.
For baby crib sets, place them in extra large Ziploc plastic bags with the tag taped to the front. You might want to take a digital picture of the bedding
in the crib and tape that to the front as well so potential buyers can see just how cute your bedding is!
- TOYS Toys can be tagged a few different ways depending on the toy. Books, puzzles and games are best tagged with the tag taped to the front
left side, but be aware of small pieces that may rip when the tape is removed. If this is the case, place puzzles or games in plastic bags or wrap with
plastic wrap to keep the small pieces in and the tag adhered. Make sure all games and puzzles have all pieces.
- PACK-N-PLAYS Pack-N-Plays cannot be set up to sell—there simply isn’t room. Make sure all pieces are included and placed in the Pack-N-Play bag.
Tape or safety pin the tag to the outside of the bag. You might want to tape a picture of the set up Pack-N-Play to the front so that potential buyers
can see it all set up. A very common question from buyers is ‘What’s it look like?’.
- FURNITURE Cribs should be UN-assembled with all parts clearly labeled with your seller number, as in “Part 1 of 6 (Seller #31)”.
This is done for two reasons. 1) The buyer is sure to get ALL pieces, and 2) in case the crib doesn’t sell, the seller is returned ALL pieces.
Changing tables, gliders, high chairs, strollers, swings and all other items on furniture should have the tag taped to an area that is easily seen.
If you still have the manufacturer’s booklet that the item came with, include that too by safety pinning, taping, or placing it in a plastic bag and
taping it to the item.
Remember that every single thing you tag will be moved, grabbed and jostled around so if the tag is even slightly loose, it WILL fall off.
If the tag falls off, we are unable to sell the item and it may not get returned to you. Make sure every single tag is adhered properly to ensure the
item can be sold!
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Q: How should I price things?
Pricing is ultimately up to the seller, but everyone wants to sell everything they bring!
A good rule of thumb for pricing is to price the item one-half the original price if it was purchased new and in relatively good used condition.
If it was purchased used, price it for about one-third lower than the purchased used price.
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Q: What sizes should I use?
There are many sizes to choose from in My Consignment Manager (MyCM) in the pull down menu. Use sizes for clothing items ONLY.
Use size 0 for toys, books, games, puzzles, furniture and all non-clothing items.
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Q: How can I get stains out?/What's the best way to remove stains?
-Use the self-serve car wash high pressure sprayer to clean cloth parts of strollers, car seats & port-a-cribs.
-Use WD-40 spray lubricant or De-Solv-it to remove stickers & crayon marks on plastic toys.
-Use rubbing alcohol to remove fresh markers & ink.
-Use rust remover to take out Georgia clay stains.
-To make clothes more sellable, ironing will make many outfits look great.
-A little bleach and elbow grease will increase your profit and improve our reputation as a great sale.
-If you would not consider buying it yourself…THROW IT OUT!
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Q: How can I buy a GMOM t-shirt?
All members who work at the Saturday sale are required to wear a GMOM t-shirt. This helps us stand out from members of the
general public. T-shirts are $8 and are available in black, white
and grey. We also have book bags and sweatshirts available. Please contact Peggi Fellows
here to inquire about sizes and colors available.
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Q: How is flyer delivery handled? Where do I pick up flyers? How many should I get? How/where are the locations? What signed documentation do I bring back to confirm I completed the deliveries?
This applies to those sellers who selected "Distribute Flyers" as their job card.
• How is flyer delivery handled?
Choose your group of locations on the website and match the name of the group with the available groups in MyCM.
• Where do I pick up flyers?
Flyers can be picked up from a co-chair, at the meeting prior to the sale or at least 2 weeks before the sale.
• How many should I get?
Call each location on the list and ask how many flyers they want or how many children they have in the location so that a flyer can be given to each child to take home.
• How/where are the locations?
See the lists on the website by clicking here. They are grouped by address/location on the map and zip code.
• What signed documentation do I bring back to confirm I completed the deliveries?
Use the form here for your flyer report.
Write in the locations, make any notes necessary and have the person sign off on the sheet.
IMPORTANT: Bring this sheet to rack check in on Thursday night so that you get credit for your job card!
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Q: What all happens on Thursday?
This day is when all the set up for the Clothing Sale happens.
- Bring your completed job card information, your signed guideline/registration form and any other information that has been requested.
- Racks must be delivered to the gym in assembled condition on Thursday night between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. The seller must have all old stickers and
ribbon removed. The seller must have the rack(s) assembled at placement level height (5’-6”) and every piece labeled with the sellers number and/or name.
Do not place wooden tops on round racks. Four arm racks which should be at their lowest level.
- Sellers that are working Friday and/or Saturday shift may purchase meals at rack check-in between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Friday dinner is from Deli Boy for $7 and Saturday lunch is from Papa John’s for $3. Bring exact cash or check made payable to GMOM for your meal(s).
You may bring your own meal, but there is no place in the Salvation Army to store it.
- Indoor items may be set up on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. and must finish before 9:30 p.m. Item drop off/set up resumes at 10:30 a.m. on Friday
and must be completed before 4:30 p.m. with indoor items. Items which can be dropped off Thursday evening between 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and Friday
10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. include: clothing, toys, books, games, videos, infant/toddler furniture, linens, bedding and maternity items.
- Large equipment may be set up Thursday evening between 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. if the item can fit through a standard doorway (36” width).
These items include: highchairs, strollers, swings, exersaucers, car and booster seats, and bouncy seats. Large equipment that will be sold and
stored outside must be dropped off on Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. These items include outdoor play equipment, playhouses, and bicycles.
- ALL SELLERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING UP THEIR OWN ITEMS. IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLOTHING SALE CHAIRS.
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Q: What all happens on Friday?
This day is when the items are continued to be set up and the Members Sale happens.
- Item drop off/set up starts at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and must be completed before 4:30 p.m. with indoor items.
- Large equipment that will be sold and stored outside must be dropped off on Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. These items include outdoor play equipment, playhouses, and bicycles.
- Workers eat dinner around 5:00 p.m.
- NO HUSBANDS, CHILDREN, STROLLERS, FRIENDS, AND/OR RELATIVES ARE PERMITTED ON FRIDAY NIGHT. Expecting members and post-partum members (up to 6 months) may bring one helper to assist with shopping.
- All Friday night workers are required to work NOT wander and/or shop.
- In order to shop at 5:55 p.m. during the Seller’s Sale (Friday evening) a member must have all items set-up in gym by 4:30 p.m. and work Friday night shift AND Saturday morning shift during the sale AND complete one job card.
- In order to shop at 6:30 p.m. during the Seller’s Sale a member must have all items set-up in gym by 4:30 p.m. and work a double shift during the sale AND complete one job card.
- In order to shop at 6:45 p.m. during the Seller’s Sale a member must have all items set-up in gym by 4:30 p.m. and work one FULL shift during the sale AND complete one job card.
- All non-selling, non-working members can shop at 7:00 p.m.
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Q: What all happens on Saturday?
This day is the Public Sale.
- The Public Sale is from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. The Half Price Sale is from 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m.
- All Saturday morning workers MUST arrive by 7:45 a.m.
- Clothing Sale Chairs will announce lunch around 11:30 a.m. (dependent upon when the food arrives and how busy the sale is) and dismiss workers accordingly. All of us cannot eat at the same time.
- After the sale is over, Clothing Sale Chairs will direct workers on how to breakdown the gym. Everything must be cleaned and out of the Salvation Army by 6:00 p.m.
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Q: When do I drop off racks?
Racks must be in good working condition. They must have wheels or rubber stoppers on the bottom to protect the gym floor. Cut up tennis balls work too.
Racks must be delivered to the gym in assembled condition and labeled with sellers name and/or number on Thursday night between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m.
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Q: When do I drop off clothing and toys?
You may begin setting up indoor items on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. and must finish BEFORE 9:30 p.m. Item drop off
resumes at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and must be completed BEFORE 4:30 p.m. with indoor items. Items which can be dropped off Thursday evening between
7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and Friday 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. include: clothing, toys, books, games, videos, infant/toddler furniture,
linens, bedding and maternity items.
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Q: When do I drop off large equipment?
If the item can fit through a standard doorway (36" width), it may be dropped off Thursday evening between 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
These items include: highchairs, strollers, swings, exersaucers, car and booster seats, and bouncy seats.
Large equipment that will be sold and stored outside must be dropped off on Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
These items include outdoor play equipment, playhouses, and bicycles.
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Q: When can I shop?
Buyers must be dues-paid members of GMOM in good standing with no outstanding obligations (library books, fines, etc.).
In order to shop at 5:55 p.m. during the Seller’s Sale (Friday evening) a member must have all items set-up in gym by 5:00 p.m. and work
Friday night shift AND Saturday morning shift during the sale AND complete one job card.
In order to shop at 6:30 p.m. during the Seller’s Sale a member must have all items set-up in gym by 4:30 p.m. and work a
double shift during the sale AND complete one job card.
In order to shop at 6:45 p.m. during the Seller’s Sale a member must have all items set-up in gym by 4:30 p.m. and work a FULL
shift during the sale AND complete one job card.
All non-selling, non-working members can shop at 7:00 p.m.
Members of other Multiples Clubs will be allowed to shop at 7:30 p.m. with proof of membership.
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Q: Can members of other Multiple Groups shop?
Yes, with proof of membership such as a membership card or Club Directory.
Members of other Multiple Groups are allowed to shop Friday evening at 7:30 p.m.
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Q: What do I need to do during my shift?
You must show up on time and work your complete shift. You should show up 15-30 minutes early to get training and receive any last minute information.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions or help someone with a purchase. Everyone should remind customers that they will be required to show their receipt to the
police officer when exiting. Also, every worker should know the CPSC law and how GMOM is keeping in compliance. The law is being publicized and you may
receive questions. The Clothing Sale Chairs will provide information. Friday night workers are required to work their complete shift. Although time is given for shopping, you may not shop while you
are working your shift.
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Q: When do sellers get their checks?
Sellers receive their checks within three weeks of the clothing sale, usually at the first GMOM Meeting following the sale.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, your check will be mailed the following day.
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Q: My settlement report shows the registration fee but I already paid via check or PayPal. Am I being charged twice?
No! The settlement report by default includes the registration fee. The Clothing Sale Chairs keep careful records as to how the registration fee
was paid and you will not be charged twice. It is not GMOM policy to allow you to pay your seller’s fee after the Clothing Sale.
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Q: My settlement report looks a little squirrelly. Why?
While we like to think that this electronic system is perfect, alas it is not. After the sale the settlement report may not show all your items
due to duplicate seller numbers, incorrectly input seller numbers, etc. The Clothing Sale Chairs know this and go through every single seller’s report
to make sure all sellers get paid for the correct items. Some sellers may have two or more settlement reports as a result. It is in the seller’s best
interest to go through her inventory after the sale is over to ensure all her items are correct.
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Q: How and when do I transfer items to the next sale?
Transferring items between consignment sales is easy in MyCM. The best time to do this is after registration is open for the next consignment sale.
Then you can select the items you wish to move, select the sale to move your inventory to, and click on ‘Transfer items”. You can also run your own
inventory reports and delete those items which have been donated and are no longer in your inventory. If you do not plan on selling at another
consignment sale before the next GMOM sale, you will still want to go through your inventory to make sure it is correct.
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Gwinnett Mothers of Multiples Website © 2007-2010
Comments about this website? Send E-Mail to Niki below.
Website Editor: Niki Benson
Last revised: July 11, 2010
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