We did this last sale and I thought I would beef it up a notch for the Spring 2009 sale.
All YOU have to do is put a post on your blog, facebook, or myspace about Encores and More North. If you have a blog and do a post, you get two entries. Everything else is one entry. Tell people what you like about Encores North (if you dislike something, feel free to email me at breagirl@encoresandmorenorth.com-we want to know your concerns!) Once you've done your post, leave me a comment here with a link to your blog or details with where you posted it and your name. On March 1, we will draw three winners out of the hat and each person will win a $25 gift card to Encores North Spring sale.
How easy is that? I LOVE word of mouth advertising and we will have SO MUCH SPACE this time that I want everyone that can to consign and come shop! GOOD LUCK!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Selling Recalled Toys
Someone had left a comment asking about Encores North stance on selling recalled toys. This is what we will be doing for the Spring 2009 sale.
We actually have a worker in charge of putting together a binder that will include all toys that have been recalled as well as any infant equipment. We will try to check items as they come in, but as we know, drop off can be quite hectic. We will be checking every item though before we have the first person shop. If we find that you have consigned a recalled item, you will be called to pick it up at your convenience.
My personal thoughts on the issue: Although there have been many toys recalled in the last few years, you have to check the manufacturer codes to make sure it is part of that said recall. An example would be the Dora house. I remember at a past sale someone went off on me because we were selling the Dora house, when in fact every toy has a manufacturer's number imprinted on the toy. If you go to the CPSIA, it will tell you the exact manufacturer numbers that are included in that said recall. We had checked the toys and made sure they were not part of that specific recall.
So please be aware that just because something is recalled, it doesn't necessarily mean that every single toy has been specifically recalled. ESPECIALLY with the lead concerns. Many toys produced after a certain date have been tested, and they will label those toys with a code to verify that.
Our number one concern at Encores is to make sure we are selling items that are not only in the best condition, but also items that are safe!
We actually have a worker in charge of putting together a binder that will include all toys that have been recalled as well as any infant equipment. We will try to check items as they come in, but as we know, drop off can be quite hectic. We will be checking every item though before we have the first person shop. If we find that you have consigned a recalled item, you will be called to pick it up at your convenience.
My personal thoughts on the issue: Although there have been many toys recalled in the last few years, you have to check the manufacturer codes to make sure it is part of that said recall. An example would be the Dora house. I remember at a past sale someone went off on me because we were selling the Dora house, when in fact every toy has a manufacturer's number imprinted on the toy. If you go to the CPSIA, it will tell you the exact manufacturer numbers that are included in that said recall. We had checked the toys and made sure they were not part of that specific recall.
So please be aware that just because something is recalled, it doesn't necessarily mean that every single toy has been specifically recalled. ESPECIALLY with the lead concerns. Many toys produced after a certain date have been tested, and they will label those toys with a code to verify that.
Our number one concern at Encores is to make sure we are selling items that are not only in the best condition, but also items that are safe!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Donations
I know many of you probably wonder what we, Encores and More North, do with all the items that are donated. When you choose to donate your items by marking them ALL with a D below your number, not only are you waiving your $10 consignor fee, but your donated items are greatly impacting families in our communities. This is how our donate process works.
Laura, our donate queen, brings her family and neighbors who take all of the items back to their house. They carefully go through everything to sort it into stacks based on need. Trust me, this is a full time job for Laura, who is the mom to twin girls, one of which has CP. On top of donating to the places you will see below, Laura also has several yard sales to help offset the costs of therapy for their daughter with CP. Because of this therapy, their daughter has recently started to sit up!! What a praise! This is also where Laura donated the Fall 2008 items:
-I have already helped out several families in need including the Wilson's friend, the lady from your consignment sale, families in Tracy's church, and a White House teacher whose house burned down.
-I am setting up a lending closet for Courageous kids camp. This is a camp for families with children with disabilities.
-I am setting up a lending closet for Barren Heights. This is also a camp for families with disabilities.
- Hope Clinic For Women- Maternity clothes and baby items
- My Own Bag of Love - Given to children that are taken in by child protection. Soft animals no hard eyes, any baby items, any toys for older kids no clothes
- Soles4Souls - shoes
- The Hope Center - White House
- The Arc of Davidson Co.
- H.B.Williams school - appropriate books and videos
We are so blessed to have Laura to take care of this great need for us. She is always wanting to know of families in the community that have needs so please don't hesitate to let us know at the sale OR send us an email. THANK YOU for your generous donations and please don't hesitate to ask any questions about this process!
Laura, our donate queen, brings her family and neighbors who take all of the items back to their house. They carefully go through everything to sort it into stacks based on need. Trust me, this is a full time job for Laura, who is the mom to twin girls, one of which has CP. On top of donating to the places you will see below, Laura also has several yard sales to help offset the costs of therapy for their daughter with CP. Because of this therapy, their daughter has recently started to sit up!! What a praise! This is also where Laura donated the Fall 2008 items:
-I have already helped out several families in need including the Wilson's friend, the lady from your consignment sale, families in Tracy's church, and a White House teacher whose house burned down.
-I am setting up a lending closet for Courageous kids camp. This is a camp for families with children with disabilities.
-I am setting up a lending closet for Barren Heights. This is also a camp for families with disabilities.
- Hope Clinic For Women- Maternity clothes and baby items
- My Own Bag of Love - Given to children that are taken in by child protection. Soft animals no hard eyes, any baby items, any toys for older kids no clothes
- Soles4Souls - shoes
- The Hope Center - White House
- The Arc of Davidson Co.
- H.B.Williams school - appropriate books and videos
We are so blessed to have Laura to take care of this great need for us. She is always wanting to know of families in the community that have needs so please don't hesitate to let us know at the sale OR send us an email. THANK YOU for your generous donations and please don't hesitate to ask any questions about this process!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
CPSIA: What does it mean for us?
Yes, I've heard about the new law going into effect Feb. 10. For those of you that haven't, this law basically says that you will no longer be able to sell any children's items without them being tested for lead and other dangerous items after Feb. 10.
Here's is Encores and More North stance on the law:
We have written our congressman and spoke to the CPSIA via phone and email. We were told that this law should not affect us as we are not buying the items from consignors and then reselling. We were also told that the CPSIA is currently meeting to ammend the current law because they realize it was written too broadly. What does this mean for you, the consignor?
It means that we will be opening our doors on Feb. 28 to start drop off for our biggest and best yet Spring 2009 consignment sale. It means that March 7, we will open to the public to sell the thousands of awesome kids items that we usually have. We hope to hear about our space this week and will be updating the website as soon as we have a firm location.
PLEASE join us in writing your legislators and letting them know that this law is ridiculous because even if we (Encores and More North) aren't affected, this will have a horrible impact on the children's clothing and accessories community as a whole. Who wants prices on these already expensive items to go up?
Here's is Encores and More North stance on the law:
We have written our congressman and spoke to the CPSIA via phone and email. We were told that this law should not affect us as we are not buying the items from consignors and then reselling. We were also told that the CPSIA is currently meeting to ammend the current law because they realize it was written too broadly. What does this mean for you, the consignor?
It means that we will be opening our doors on Feb. 28 to start drop off for our biggest and best yet Spring 2009 consignment sale. It means that March 7, we will open to the public to sell the thousands of awesome kids items that we usually have. We hope to hear about our space this week and will be updating the website as soon as we have a firm location.
PLEASE join us in writing your legislators and letting them know that this law is ridiculous because even if we (Encores and More North) aren't affected, this will have a horrible impact on the children's clothing and accessories community as a whole. Who wants prices on these already expensive items to go up?
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