Why Consign with Changing Hands?
There are many great reasons to consign with us:
- Clear Out Your Clutter: Make room in your home and make money from items your family no longer needs. You keep 70% of the profit from the items sold!
- Exclusive Pre-Sale Access: Get first dibs on merchandise and shop without the crowds at our consignor-only pre-sale.
- Eliminate Advertising Hassles: Changing Hands handles all the advertising for you, ensuring your items are seen by plenty of buyers.
- Top Dollar for Your Items: No price negotiation or bargaining. You set the price for your items, and we ensure they are sold at the best possible price.
- High-Quality Merchandise: We focus on high-quality, gently used items, so you don’t have to worry about sorting through low-quality goods.
Consignor Responsibilities:
- Complete the online registration, pay the $11 non-refundable fee, and sign the Consignor Agreement.
- Prepare your items by cleaning, sorting, and tagging them using our instructions and templates.
- Drop off your tagged items at Madeira Elementary on the night before the sale, and set them up in designated areas (e.g., boys’ size 4, books, riding toys).
- Return at 1 PM to help with sorting, clean-up, and collecting unsold merchandise. You also have the option to donate any unsold items.
Quality Control:
To maintain the high standard of our sale, we use a “red line” system. Items with a red line on the tag are those that were removed from the sale due to being off-season, in poor condition, or on our “unable to accept” list. Please do not consign these items in future sales.
Baby Clothing Limit:
The Baby Room (0-12 months) has become quite popular, and our tables are overflowing! To ensure everything fits and to make it easier for buyers, we’re limiting baby clothing to your 50 best pieces. We appreciate your understanding and support in keeping things organized.
Do I Have a Booth?
Unlike flea markets, there are no individual booths at Changing Hands. Items are displayed by category (e.g., clothing, strollers, toys), not by consignor. We keep track of your sales using a unique consignor number.
Do I Need to Stay and Sell?
No, it’s not required to stay and sell your items. However, we’d love for you to volunteer and be part of the event! Volunteer for a brief 2 1/2-hour shift, and you’ll get early access to shop before the sale opens to the public. Read more about volunteering here or email us at with your questions at changinghandssale@gmail.com.
What Happens to Unsold Items?
You can reclaim any unsold items at the end of the sale, or choose to donate them to local families in need. All unsold items will be sorted by consignor number, and donated items will be placed separately. Consignors are responsible for picking up unsold items unless they have chosen to donate them.
If you choose to donate your unsold items, mark the designated line with a “D” on your consignor tags.
Can I Just Donate?
The PTO always welcomes donations. If you have items for the sale, but would like all of your proceeds to go to the PTO, you have this option. When you register as a consignor, just check the box indicating your interest in a donation. You will still need to prepare, tag, and set up your items, as we are not equipped to store and sort items for the sale. We will, however, gladly waive the registration fee and provide you with a letter so that you can claim your donation on your yearly taxes.
Madeira Residents only: Items may be consigned to a PTO number without registering as a consignor. Only a handful of items per person can be accepted, but this will allow individuals with just a few big-ticket items to donate them without the effort of preparing and tagging. All proceeds will go directly to the MES PTO. Please contact us via email at changinghandssale@gmail.com if you are interested in this option.