What's the difference between a worker and a sorter? Why do sorters get to shop so early?
Let's be honest, our sale is what it is greatly due to our wonderful volunteers. From receiving to removing tags or working the final sort, every position is important. So what do sorters do and why do they get to shop first?
Sorters are the few who commit to helping out once the sale has come to a close. At that point, every last item is sorted by seller number and gathered together so our consignors can walk in on Sunday and pick their items up without having to search high and low for them. Sorting isn't for the faint of heart, but it is something that we do work hard to keep fun and as fast moving as possible.
For a sorter to shop the super early Sorter PreSale, they must commit to working the entire sort shift, from the time of close (2PM) til the bitter end - regardless of how long it takes. Obviously, the more hands we have working, the smoother and more quickly we are able to wrap things up.
If you enjoy organization, aren't afraid to do a little hard work (nothing too physically challenging, honest) and are able to stay and work till the job's done, contact us today. We'd love to have you join our crew!
~Trisha
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
CNC Sale Reminder
It’s getting closer! Chelsey Nicole’s Closet (CNC Sale) opens for receiving in less than 2 weeks! The weather might be chilly right now, but your kids will be headed to the pool and wearing summer clothes in no time!
Just a reminder that CNC will be opening the doors or our new – LARGER – and easier to access space on Saturday Feb 28 from 10AM – 6PM. Receiving will continue on Sunday, March 1 from 2PM-5PM and again on Monday, March 2 from 9AM-2PM. Tagging information, location, dates and FAQ can be found on this website. Still have questions? Please call Trisha at 823-7665 or email at tgilbert@cncsale.com and we’ll do our best to help you out.
While tagging, please keep in mind that we are only accepting spring and summer clothing, with the exception of jeans. Wire hangers are definitely preferred, and many dry-cleaners will give them to you free for the asking. We are accepting boys clothing through size 20, and girls through Junior size 9 for this sale.
**Workers are still needed, so email Trisha if you’re interested, and receive entry to the special Workers presale. The presale will be open to sorters from 4-5 on Tuesday, March 3, to workers from 5-6, and consignors from 6-7. All consignors will receive a guest pass at receiving, and guests will be allowed to shop the 7-8PM presale. Consignors also earn the privilege of shopping half price all day Friday, one day earlier than the public half price sale
See you all there!
Just a reminder that CNC will be opening the doors or our new – LARGER – and easier to access space on Saturday Feb 28 from 10AM – 6PM. Receiving will continue on Sunday, March 1 from 2PM-5PM and again on Monday, March 2 from 9AM-2PM. Tagging information, location, dates and FAQ can be found on this website. Still have questions? Please call Trisha at 823-7665 or email at tgilbert@cncsale.com and we’ll do our best to help you out.
While tagging, please keep in mind that we are only accepting spring and summer clothing, with the exception of jeans. Wire hangers are definitely preferred, and many dry-cleaners will give them to you free for the asking. We are accepting boys clothing through size 20, and girls through Junior size 9 for this sale.
**Workers are still needed, so email Trisha if you’re interested, and receive entry to the special Workers presale. The presale will be open to sorters from 4-5 on Tuesday, March 3, to workers from 5-6, and consignors from 6-7. All consignors will receive a guest pass at receiving, and guests will be allowed to shop the 7-8PM presale. Consignors also earn the privilege of shopping half price all day Friday, one day earlier than the public half price sale
See you all there!
Friday, February 13, 2009
CNC Sale FAQ
What is my consignor number?
Your consignor number is your first and last initial followed by the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Do I need to pre-register to sell with you?
Nope. Just bring your items in, tagged and ready and we'll get you all set up.
Do I need an appointment for drop off? What are the best times to come by?
No appointment needed. There are busy times and there are slower times. They vary from one sale to the next, but we have some awesome volunteers who keep things running smoothly and help to get you in and out as quickly as possible.
I've never consigned before, how much should I charge for __fill in the blank__?
There tend to be a few schools of thought on this question. There are those who are still emotionally attached to the item and would rather take it home than risk not getting what they feel it's worth.
Then there are the folks who just don't want to bring that item back into their home and would just about give it away.
And there are many who fall somewhere in between.
A general rule for bigger items (riding toys/furniture/etc) in *excellent* condition would be 30-50% of the original price. Clothing tends to go for less. If you paid $20 for a dress, someone may or may not be willing to pay 50% for it, unless it's boutique or a nicer name brand. I advise all sellers to just be honest with themselves and ask how much they would pay for the item in question.
I have some things still tagged from another sale, can I just use those tags?
Probably. Just give us a call or send us and email and check first, please.
How do I get in on the early presales? Is volunteering hard work?
Just let us know if you're interested in volunteering to help during the sale. We can use workers from receiving time all the way to the final Super Saturday Sorting.
Much of the work does involve a good bit of standing, but none is really physically taxing. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and come make some new friends and have some fun while you earn the right to shop even earlier!
Can you tell me what your consignor fee and seller split are?
Sure can! We charge a $6 consignor fee, which can be taken from your check. Our seller split is 70/30.
Have a question that wasn't answered here? Drop us a line or give us a call and we'll do our best to help you out.
~Trisha
tgilbert@cncsale.com
Your consignor number is your first and last initial followed by the last 4 digits of your phone number.
Do I need to pre-register to sell with you?
Nope. Just bring your items in, tagged and ready and we'll get you all set up.
Do I need an appointment for drop off? What are the best times to come by?
No appointment needed. There are busy times and there are slower times. They vary from one sale to the next, but we have some awesome volunteers who keep things running smoothly and help to get you in and out as quickly as possible.
I've never consigned before, how much should I charge for __fill in the blank__?
There tend to be a few schools of thought on this question. There are those who are still emotionally attached to the item and would rather take it home than risk not getting what they feel it's worth.
Then there are the folks who just don't want to bring that item back into their home and would just about give it away.
And there are many who fall somewhere in between.
A general rule for bigger items (riding toys/furniture/etc) in *excellent* condition would be 30-50% of the original price. Clothing tends to go for less. If you paid $20 for a dress, someone may or may not be willing to pay 50% for it, unless it's boutique or a nicer name brand. I advise all sellers to just be honest with themselves and ask how much they would pay for the item in question.
I have some things still tagged from another sale, can I just use those tags?
Probably. Just give us a call or send us and email and check first, please.
How do I get in on the early presales? Is volunteering hard work?
Just let us know if you're interested in volunteering to help during the sale. We can use workers from receiving time all the way to the final Super Saturday Sorting.
Much of the work does involve a good bit of standing, but none is really physically taxing. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and come make some new friends and have some fun while you earn the right to shop even earlier!
Can you tell me what your consignor fee and seller split are?
Sure can! We charge a $6 consignor fee, which can be taken from your check. Our seller split is 70/30.
Have a question that wasn't answered here? Drop us a line or give us a call and we'll do our best to help you out.
~Trisha
tgilbert@cncsale.com
Monday, February 9, 2009
Spring Sale '09 - what we're looking for
ACCEPTING
Maximum of 250 items per consignor. Choose your best items to sell & be honest with yourself. If you wouldn't buy it, there's a good chance no one else will either.
Current Spring and Summer clothing Newborn - Teen (Jr size 9, boys size 20) & Maternity.
Shoes - excellent condition only. Limit 5 pr.
Baby & kids furniture, equipment (strollers, high chairs, car seats, etc) & bedding. Please make certain these items have not been recalled, are current and are in good condition.
Toys - big and small (battery operated items MUST contain batteries!!)
Playhouses, riding toys, kitchens, bikes, etc are very popular items. Clean them up, bring them in and watch them go.
Age appropriate DVDs/VHS tapes*, CDs, computer/video games, puzzles, books and homeschool equipment. (*Please note there is a limit of 5 VHS tapes per household, no R-rated movies, please.)
Sporting and swim equipment.
Cothing sells much better when it is clean and wrinkle free.
NOT ACCEPTING
Fall/Winter items
Stuffed animals
Grab bags
Undergarments/socks (unless new and in unopened package)
Dirty, stained, torn or out of date clothing. Take a moment to sew on missing buttons, this can make or break a sale.
Maximum of 250 items per consignor. Choose your best items to sell & be honest with yourself. If you wouldn't buy it, there's a good chance no one else will either.
Current Spring and Summer clothing Newborn - Teen (Jr size 9, boys size 20) & Maternity.
Shoes - excellent condition only. Limit 5 pr.
Baby & kids furniture, equipment (strollers, high chairs, car seats, etc) & bedding. Please make certain these items have not been recalled, are current and are in good condition.
Toys - big and small (battery operated items MUST contain batteries!!)
Playhouses, riding toys, kitchens, bikes, etc are very popular items. Clean them up, bring them in and watch them go.
Age appropriate DVDs/VHS tapes*, CDs, computer/video games, puzzles, books and homeschool equipment. (*Please note there is a limit of 5 VHS tapes per household, no R-rated movies, please.)
Sporting and swim equipment.
Cothing sells much better when it is clean and wrinkle free.
NOT ACCEPTING
Fall/Winter items
Stuffed animals
Grab bags
Undergarments/socks (unless new and in unopened package)
Dirty, stained, torn or out of date clothing. Take a moment to sew on missing buttons, this can make or break a sale.
Tagging tips and tidbits
Don't know where to start? Hopefully this will help give you a little nudge in the right direction.
Your Consignor number is your first and last initials followed by the last 4 digits of your phone number. Ex: AB1234,YZ5678. No need to call for a number.
All clothing items must have a 3x5 index card safety pinned vertically onto garment.
The top 1" of your card should remain blank except for your safety pin.
Place card on the top right of each item with hanger facing to the left.
Take a moment to iron your clothing. Wrinkle free clothes sell much better.
If your clothes are not in good condition, please help us protect the integrity of our sale, and take it to Goodwill or another agency that takes donations.
Make sure the hanger hook faces to the left when looking at the item. Every year we have folks who have to switch their hangers, and this is very time consuming for them.
You do not need an appointment to drop your clothes off at receiving. There are busy times and slow times, but with the help of our wonderful volunteers, we do our best to get you in and out as quickly as possible.
When hanging pants, do not drape them over the hanger. They can be pinned securely to the hanger. They will sell much better this way, because they will not bunch to the side or fall from the hanger.
Index cards need to be taped securely to all non-clothing items.
Wire hangers are preferred, but we do accept plastic hangers as well. Wire hangers are often free for the asking from your local dry cleaner.
Price items in whole dollar increments (ex: $1.00, not $.75 or $1.50) If your item is not marked in a whole dollar amount, we will round down to the nearest dollar at time of purchase.
Each item must have only 1 size. Please no sizes like 10-12, 12-14 or S,M,L (except Maternity). Pick an appropriate size and use that number (when in doubt, it's usually best to choose the smaller size ex: shirt is size 10-12, mark it as a size 10).
Please indicate on the tag if an item is Juniors. (ex: Jr. 5). No sizes over Jrs 9 will be accepted for this sale.
If you do not want your items to be discounted 50% on Saturday, write ND under the price.
Please limit your 0-18 month items to a total of 100 per gender. This is always the biggest section and when they are tight on the racks they do not sell as well.
Tape your items well, with packing tape if possible. When a piece is sparated it will probably not sell, and we may never find the missing piece to return it to you.
Do not put tape on books, it will rip them when it is removed. Place in a zip lock bag or tie them together with string to group them.
Place bedding sets in extra-large zip-lock bags ("Big Bags") unless you have the original plastic that they came in. They will stay clean and together this way.
Please choose only shoes in excellent condition and do your best to make sure they will stay together throughout the sale. There's just not much demand for a single shoe. ;o) Zippered bags work well for this. Please tape the tag to the outside of the bag if using a zippered bag.
At drop off, please have your clothing items sorted by gender and size. This helps keep things moving smoothly for all involved.
Don't forget that on the Friday of our sale, consignors shop for half price all day long. This is one day before our public half price sale and is a big benefit to consignors.
Your Consignor number is your first and last initials followed by the last 4 digits of your phone number. Ex: AB1234,YZ5678. No need to call for a number.
All clothing items must have a 3x5 index card safety pinned vertically onto garment.
The top 1" of your card should remain blank except for your safety pin.
Place card on the top right of each item with hanger facing to the left.
Take a moment to iron your clothing. Wrinkle free clothes sell much better.
If your clothes are not in good condition, please help us protect the integrity of our sale, and take it to Goodwill or another agency that takes donations.
Make sure the hanger hook faces to the left when looking at the item. Every year we have folks who have to switch their hangers, and this is very time consuming for them.
You do not need an appointment to drop your clothes off at receiving. There are busy times and slow times, but with the help of our wonderful volunteers, we do our best to get you in and out as quickly as possible.
When hanging pants, do not drape them over the hanger. They can be pinned securely to the hanger. They will sell much better this way, because they will not bunch to the side or fall from the hanger.
Index cards need to be taped securely to all non-clothing items.
Wire hangers are preferred, but we do accept plastic hangers as well. Wire hangers are often free for the asking from your local dry cleaner.
Price items in whole dollar increments (ex: $1.00, not $.75 or $1.50) If your item is not marked in a whole dollar amount, we will round down to the nearest dollar at time of purchase.
Each item must have only 1 size. Please no sizes like 10-12, 12-14 or S,M,L (except Maternity). Pick an appropriate size and use that number (when in doubt, it's usually best to choose the smaller size ex: shirt is size 10-12, mark it as a size 10).
Please indicate on the tag if an item is Juniors. (ex: Jr. 5). No sizes over Jrs 9 will be accepted for this sale.
If you do not want your items to be discounted 50% on Saturday, write ND under the price.
Please limit your 0-18 month items to a total of 100 per gender. This is always the biggest section and when they are tight on the racks they do not sell as well.
Tape your items well, with packing tape if possible. When a piece is sparated it will probably not sell, and we may never find the missing piece to return it to you.
Do not put tape on books, it will rip them when it is removed. Place in a zip lock bag or tie them together with string to group them.
Place bedding sets in extra-large zip-lock bags ("Big Bags") unless you have the original plastic that they came in. They will stay clean and together this way.
Please choose only shoes in excellent condition and do your best to make sure they will stay together throughout the sale. There's just not much demand for a single shoe. ;o) Zippered bags work well for this. Please tape the tag to the outside of the bag if using a zippered bag.
At drop off, please have your clothing items sorted by gender and size. This helps keep things moving smoothly for all involved.
Don't forget that on the Friday of our sale, consignors shop for half price all day long. This is one day before our public half price sale and is a big benefit to consignors.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Help us help you.
Want to help get the word out about the Spring Sale? Pass out fliers to your friends, co-workers or or Mother's Day Out groups. Just contact us and we'll be happy to get fliers to you.
Making other folks aware of our sale helps your sales as well as your shopping selections. Definately a win-win situation, don't cha think?
~TAG
tgilbert@cncsale.com
Making other folks aware of our sale helps your sales as well as your shopping selections. Definately a win-win situation, don't cha think?
~TAG
tgilbert@cncsale.com
Thursday, February 5, 2009
What you've all be waiting for - SPRING SALE INFO!
It's almost time - CNC Spring Sale time is just around the corner!
Now for the info we've all been waiting for - dates and locations. Mark it on your calendar now, and get to tagging, it'll be here before you know it.
We're excited to announce our new, easy to access location. We will be located just off of the Old Hickory Blvd/Lebanon Rd intersection in Hermitage, near Cragnackers.
Find us on Google Maps here: 4648 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN
Receiving:
Sat 2/28 : 10-6
Sun 3/1 : 2-5
Mon 3/2 : 9-2
PreSales:
Tues 3/3:
4-5 Sorters
5-6 Workers
6-7 Consignors
7-8 Guests
Public Sale:
Weds 3/4: 9-6
Thurs 3/5: 9-8 - Working Mom or need to shop later hours? Come shop our Mom's night out!
Fri 3/6: 9-6 (Consignor Half Price Day)
Sat 3/7: 9-2 (Public Half Price Day)
Pick up (unsold items, checks will be mailed)
Sun 3/8: 1-4
**NEW this year!**
DOLLAR DASH: Sun 3/8: 4:30-5:00
All items not picked up by 4PM Sunday will be placed in our Dollar Dash sale. Where for 30 minutes, our doors reopen and anything remaining is available for $1.
As always, we're looking for helping hands to volunteer with our sale. We have a variety of shifts available, from recieving to Saturday's super sorting. Volunteering is a great way to have fun, meet new friends as well as earn early shopping privileges.
Contact us today if you're interested in helping or learning more! tgilbert@cncsale.com
Now for the info we've all been waiting for - dates and locations. Mark it on your calendar now, and get to tagging, it'll be here before you know it.
We're excited to announce our new, easy to access location. We will be located just off of the Old Hickory Blvd/Lebanon Rd intersection in Hermitage, near Cragnackers.
Find us on Google Maps here: 4648 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory, TN
Receiving:
Sat 2/28 : 10-6
Sun 3/1 : 2-5
Mon 3/2 : 9-2
PreSales:
Tues 3/3:
4-5 Sorters
5-6 Workers
6-7 Consignors
7-8 Guests
Public Sale:
Weds 3/4: 9-6
Thurs 3/5: 9-8 - Working Mom or need to shop later hours? Come shop our Mom's night out!
Fri 3/6: 9-6 (Consignor Half Price Day)
Sat 3/7: 9-2 (Public Half Price Day)
Pick up (unsold items, checks will be mailed)
Sun 3/8: 1-4
**NEW this year!**
DOLLAR DASH: Sun 3/8: 4:30-5:00
All items not picked up by 4PM Sunday will be placed in our Dollar Dash sale. Where for 30 minutes, our doors reopen and anything remaining is available for $1.
As always, we're looking for helping hands to volunteer with our sale. We have a variety of shifts available, from recieving to Saturday's super sorting. Volunteering is a great way to have fun, meet new friends as well as earn early shopping privileges.
Contact us today if you're interested in helping or learning more! tgilbert@cncsale.com
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