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Durham NCT Nearly New Sale Seller’s Guide

Durham NCT Nearly New Sale:

XX/XX/XXXX

Venue:

St Leonards Catholic School

Sports Hall Durham

Access via Fieldhouse Lane DH1 4LT

Please read this guide carefully as it includes new and important information about the Durham NCT

Nearly New Sale

Once you have read through the guidance, if you have any queries at all, please contact the Nearly New coordinators on

[email protected]

DURHAMNCT

NCTDURHAM

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Thank you for your interest in being a seller at the NCT Durham Nearly New Sale. Our sale is a great way of raising awareness and funds for the excellent work of the NCT. To ensure that the sale runs smoothly please read through the simple guidelines in this document. To help you find the information that you need, we have split it into the following sections:

Key Dates and Times 3 Choosing what items to sell 4 Getting your items ready for the sale 8 On the Day: Drop Off, Sale, Collection of Unsold Items 11 Volunteering Opportunities and Benefits 13 Legal Disclaimer 14

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Key Dates and Times

XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX 1 week prior to sale 1 day prior to sale - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10am-10.45am Sale day 1.15pm-3pm Sale day 4pm-4.30pm Sale day - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Within 2 weeks of the Nearly New Sale

Seller Registration Opens

Last day of Early Bird Seller Registration

As you decide what you will be selling, please email details of any large items to [email protected] so the marketing team can organise suitable advertising posts

Complete the seller spreadsheet, print your labels and label all items to be sold

Seller Registration closes

Email your completed item spreadsheets to

[email protected]

Drop off at St Leonards School Sports Hall – 10am-10.45am

NCT Nearly New Sale – 1.15pm-3pm (NCT members have early

access to the sale at 1pm)

Collect unsold items from St Leonards School Sports Hall –

4pm-4.30pm

Receive your sale income directly into your bank account

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Choosing what items to sell If you haven’t attended or sold at an NCT Nearly New Sale before, it is very different from other sales, like table top sales, because all items are organized into departments including: Clothes; Toys; Books, CDs, DVDS; Nursery Items; Large Equipment; Maternity Items

How do I register to be a seller? To register to become a Nearly New Sale seller, go to xxxxxx and register your personal and banking details. If you input a UK bank account, the revenue you make from sold items will automatically be paid into your bank account. All sellers are registering to sell up to 200 items, including up to a maximum of 80 clothes items on hangers. The registration fee is £4 or £3.50 if you register in the Early Bird window. I have more than 200 items to sell and/or I have more than 80 hanging items to sell, do I have to sign up twice? You will not need to sign up twice as a seller, you will only need to sign up once then sign up for the appropriate add-ons (maximum of 2 add-ons per seller). The Seller add-ons are:

• Additional items add-on – £1 for 50 items – not including hanging items • Additional hanging items add-on – 50p for 20 hanging items

What sells well? Clean, excellent quality and correctly labelled items in all the above categories all sell really well. Clothing is best sold in season so for this sale, please only include clothing for autumn/winter. What can I sell?

Children’s clothes: Up to 80 items of seasonal clothing to hang on rails, unless you register for an additional hanger add-on – maximum of 2 per registered seller. We have age specific rails, with the maximum age being 12 years old. Sellers must provide hangers; these will not be returned to you after the sale

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There will be boxes for bundles of clothes packed in clear bags. Bundles are best suited to clothing basics such as Sleepsuits/PJs, vests, socks/tights as the bags are sealed and can’t be inspected by the buyer. Please make sure the bundles are clearly described on the label and if it is difficult to see the clothes, a picture showing the clothes laid out may be attached– there is no limit on these items. All clothing must either be on a hanger or bagged in a bundle. Tags must be taped to the outside of the bag.

Fancy dress Maternity: Clothes Children’s toys: Must be safe, and school and items in good working order, batteries uniforms: must be provided for testing. Up to age 12 We do not allow any soft toys or

items with electrical leads. Small and multiple items should be bagged and secure.

Clean, dry and firm mattresses (new and second hand): Must have waterproof cover with no tears, cracks, holes or sagging. “Ventilated” mattresses may not be sold. This includes Moses Basket mattresses. Prams and buggies: Must be permanently marked with British Standard 7409 or EN1888 usually found on the frame or seat cover. It must also have a label ‘Carelessness Causes Fire’ which indicates that the fabric complies with flammability requirements. Brakes must be in good working order and it must have a safety harness. The frame should be secure, including two locking devices on the item so that when the main lock is released, the secondary lock prevents the frame collapsing. Must be free from sharp edges or exposed parts. Any Maclaren buggies prior to 2009 need a safety hinge - please contact Maclaren http://www.shopmaclarenbaby.com to obtain this, to enable you to sell your buggy

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Upholstered furniture: Carrycot stands: Labelled with Including cots and highchairs, size and weight loadings. Must have with the permanent label ‘Carelessness a guardrail, suitable base and be a Causes Fire’. maximum height of 432mm. Please supply instructions

Children’s pedal cycles: Saddle height less than 635mm

Brand new breast pumps (manual only)

Brand new bottles

Door Bouncers / Sit In Activity Centres / Baby Walkers: These must be sold with instructions and the weight limit information. Without these we cannot sell them.

Bumbo seats: Must include the restraining strap. Can be ordered from DC UK Ltd at [email protected] or 08456185954

Please remember this is a Nearly New Sale. If items are in poor condition, that will put buyers off

All items brought to the sale must be: • Clean • Good quality including safety instructions where possible • In working order with no broken parts, sharp edges or tears • Safe, fit for their intended purpose and as described • Where possible, please include product instructions or where to find them on the internet

We reserve the right to exclude low quality items in the sale. They will be returned to you when you collect your unsold items

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What can I not sell? Recalled items: See information about recalls on the Trading Standards website: https://www.tradingstandards.uk/consumers/product-recalls

Bednest cribs, Bag style baby slings Baby Hammocks even with a modification kit

Cot Bumpers Baby sleep position Car seats, car booster seats, This includes air pillows, nests, wedges related bases or car seats wrap bumpers & anti-roll products from travel systems

Riding Hats or Baby food & No clothes secured by means crash helmets formula milk of a cord drawn through the

material

Nothing that is mains powered – if it has a plug, you cannot sell it.

No soft toys, previous sales have shown that these do not sell well.

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Getting your items ready for the sale

How do I label my items?

After selecting the items you will sell, you should fill in the downloadable labels excel spreadsheet

In the ‘Seller List’ tab, input your seller number in cell D1.

If you do not input your seller number or if you input it incorrectly, we won’t know who the seller is.

Select a category in column B

Type in all your items into column C

Type in the price in column D (making sure nothing is less than 50p and that all prices are set in increments of 50p)

Your labels will automatically generate on the Labels tab.

Check the labels before printing to ensure the description and price are showing in full.

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What do the labels look like and how should they be secured to the items?

Example label:

This is the side you secure to your item

This is the side that will be removed at the till, so don’t attach this side

Use safety pins to secure your labels on clothes.

And on other items: Please ensure tags are securely taped

If you are using plastic bags for clothes bundles or small parts, please tape tags to the outside of the bag.

Use decorating tape to attach tags to books to prevent damage.

Please ensure your tickets are secured properly otherwise you risk them falling off and items will have to be removed from the sale.

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Do I need to send in my items list in advance?

Yes, please send in your completed list to [email protected] by no later than midday on the day prior to the sale. This allows the NNS team to know what to expect on the day.

Prior to sending this, if you are selling any large or specialist items at the sale, we ask that you send in the specific descriptions (such as ‘Mamas and Papas Sola black pushchair’) to [email protected]. The Nearly New Sale team will use this information when advertising the sale on social media in the weeks leading up to the event.

What are your Top Tips when labelling and sorting items?

Use plastic bags to keep small parts together

Items that are priced low Clothes sell better tend to sell well on hangers

Items that are Any battery-operated toys clean/minimal must have working batteries so damage sell well. they can be tested to make sure

it works.

More buyers = mores sales: Research at our recent sales suggests most people hear about this event via social media. Please share and like the posts for the sale on your channels, especially Facebook. You can find our page by searching for “NCT Durham Branch”

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On the Day: Drop Off, Sale, Collection of Unsold Items When do I drop off my items? Please arrive at St Leonards Sports Hall between 10am and 10.45am. Parking is available on the main school yard behind the sports hall. When you arrive, sign in and drop off your Legal Disclaimer before bringing in any items. Drop all your items to a volunteer stationed in the drop off zone. Please note that only the volunteers are responsible for putting the items on the sale floor. Please note that all bags and boxes you use to deliver your items will be stored at the side of the hall during the Nearly New Sale and can be collected at the end. Bags and boxes are left at the sellers’ risk.

When is the Sale and do I have to attend? The NCT Nearly New Sale runs between 1.15pm (1pm for NCT members) until 3pm. Sellers are not required to be present during the sale itself. Sellers just need to drop their items off in between 10am and 10.45am on the date of the sale and collect any unsold items between 4pm and 4.30pm. Sellers are welcome to attend the sale. Entry is £1 per person and the doors open at 1.15pm (1pm for NCT members) and close at 3pm. Please note, if you attend the sale and choose to wait to collect your unsold items, you will be asked to leave the hall during sorting. Alternatively, sellers are welcome to volunteer at the event. Volunteers are needed from 9.30am until approximately 4.30pm. Or alternatively you can volunteer for a half day from 12 midday to 4.30pm (see Volunteering section below for more details). When do I collect my Unsold Items? Sellers are asked to collect all their unsold items. Sellers should arrive promptly between 4pm and 4.30pm at St Leonards Sports Hall. Boxes and bags left at drop off will be available to collect in the corner of the hall. Check the floor space labelled with your seller number and check the Item Removal table for any unsold items. Items on the Items Removal table will include any items that do not match the NCT Nearly New Sale criteria, and were removed before the sale; or any items where the label has come off or is incorrectly printed / has missing information

ANY ITEMS LEFT UNCOLLECTED WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITY AND THE TOTAL VALUE FOR THESE ITEMS

WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE SELLER’S COMMISSION.

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When will I receive my payment for sold items?

Sellers receive 70% of the selling price of each item sold, 30% goes to the NCT charity.1 Any individual items over £40 will have a flat rate of £12 deducted regardless of price rather than the above % rate. At the time of registration, please ensure you include your bank account details. This enables the Nearly New Sale team to automatically transfer your payment minus the commission within 2 weeks of the sale. If you register and do not include your bank details, you will receive a cheque in the post, but this will likely take longer than the automatic banking payment. If you would like to update your registration details to include your bank details, you can log back into the system and add your bank details at a later date.

1 The NCT commission will be reduced to 26% and 22% for sellers volunteering for a half day and a full day respectively.

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Volunteering Opportunities and Benefits

What are the benefits of volunteering on the day of the sale and why is it important to do so?

The NCT branches and the Nearly New Sales are run entirely by volunteers, so any support you can offer is greatly appreciated! There are also certain benefits of volunteering on the day of the Nearly New Sale (either for a full day or half day):

• Increase the amount you receive from your sold goods as the NCT

commission is reduced from 30% to the following rates: o Half day volunteer – 26% o Full day volunteer – 22%

• Gain access to the pre-public sale to bag yourself a bargain • Lunch, tea and coffee provided for all volunteers • Meet like-minded people from the local area

If you are unable to volunteer on the day but would like to volunteer to either assist with advertising or bringing a cake for the cake sale, please do get in touch. You can register to volunteer on the sellers’ registration site. Alternatively, email [email protected] to log your interest.

If you are interested in a branch team role for the Durham NCT branch, please email [email protected] to register your interest. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Join our Nearly New Sale Sellers Group for more hints and tips and we look forward to seeing you on sale day. Durham NCT Nearly New Sales are sponsored by Busy Bees & Busy Bears Children’s Day Nurseries, for more information on the services they offer you can visit their websites: www.busybeesdurham.co.uk www.busybears.co.uk

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Legal Disclaimer

NCT Disclaimer The NCT is not responsible for any loss or damage incurred as a result of buying or selling an item at the sale. The NCT cannot accept liability for your goods left at the sale. All items are left at your own risk. By signing this disclaimer you are aware of the need for your items to be packaged and labelled clearly and correctly as indicated in your seller pack and that the label is securely fastened. Any items which are unlabelled will be placed on a table labelled 'Removed From Sale'. This will also house any items that have been removed if they do not meet the quality standards listed in the seller pack. These guidelines are a legality and something we must follow. Please check this table when collecting your items. Sellers are also aware that they must collect within the agreed collection time on the afternoon of the sale. Any items which are not collected will be donated to a charity of the NCT's choosing as mentioned in your seller pack. Please sign and return the slip below if you understand the above and return on the day of sale. Many Thanks. Nearly New Sale Organisation Team ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name and Seller Number Signature ……………………………………………. ………………………………….. Mobile Number2 ……………………………………………..

2 Please note that mobile phone numbers will only be used to contact you on the date of the Nearly New Sale should urgent queries arise.

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