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FAQs What is a Children’s Consignment Sale? A children’s consignment sale is an organized event for those wishing to SELL their gently used children's and maternity clothing, accessories, toys, equipment, gear, books and furniture... AND it provides an amazing opportunity to BUY quality, upscale merchandise at bargain prices. What are the benefits of consigning? There are many benefits: De-Cluttering and Recycling: Twice a year, you can go through the clothing, toys and equipment that accumulate in your home. Get rid of the excess and overflow! Income: You will be surprised at how quickly your items will add up. Whale of a Sale pays much better than a traditional consignment shop and requires far less effort than a garage sale. Pre-shopping: You will be able to shop before the public is admitted with your pass to “Mom’s Night Out” Pre-sale. The best quality, name-brand items are available at the beginning of the sale and you’ll have first pick! Charity: You have the choice to donate your unsold items and help those less fortunate in our community. Fun: The fun is in the hunt! Who knows what you’ll find!?! How often is Whale of a Sale held? The sale takes place two times per year. The Spring/Summer Event is in March and the Fall/Winter Event is in Sept. Is there an admission or parking fee? No What payment methods are accepted? Cash, Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Will I need anything special to shop? We suggest bringing a laundry basket, rolling cart or something else to carry your items in while shopping. We have a limited number of jumbo IKEA bags that will also be available. What is the return policy? All sales are final. We suggest you hold on to the item and sell it our next sale.

Can we "try on" the clothing at the event? Sorry, but no. This is for security and space limitations. How do I participate and sell my items? It’s easy! All you need to do is register HERE and prepare your quality items to sell. You’ll drop them off at an appointment prior to the sale. We will market the event and hopefully sell your items! You receive 60% of your sales (and the ability to earn up to 75% and have your seller fee waived by volunteering or referring friends). A seller fee of $15.00 is deducted from your check to help cover the cost of building rental and marketing. Are there restrictions on what I can sell? Since the sale is held twice a year, please bring items that are “in season”, example fall and winter clothing for the fall sale (jackets, sweaters, school clothes, etc.) and spring and summer clothing for the spring sale (swim gear, shorts, summer dresses, etc.). Car seats and cribs will not be accepted due to liability issues. We will sort through your items before placing them for sale because we are looking for the best quality items in order to attract a following of shoppers each season. Please don’t be offended if some of your items are rejected due to being torn, stained, out-of-date or out-of-season. We want this sale to be a success and will offer only the best! How do I prepare for the sale? Find a space where you can spread out and spend time working on this project Jump right in! Go through your children’s stuff... closets, drawers, toy boxes, bookshelves and the garage. Take out items that they have outgrown or no longer enjoy. Check your items to make sure they are free of stains and tears and have working zippers, snaps and closures. Make sure toys work (batteries are required). Remember to ask yourself “Would I buy this for my child?” Prepare and price your items as required in our Consignor Guidelines. Check your toys and equipment to see if they have been recalled. (www.cpsc.gov) Arrange your items in gender and size for easy check in. Check in your items and get ready for Preview Night! Remember to pick up unsold items at the end of the sale, or else they will be donated to charity. How can I attend a Pre-sale Event? Sellers, Volunteers and Vendors receive passes to this exclusive event for Tuesday evening. There are a limited number of “New Mom’s” and $10 passes for sale for Wednesday evening. NEW this year: teachers and military service people will be allowed to attend Wednesday evening by showing ID at the door. How can I help promote the sale? As moms, we love to share good deals with one another, so “moms telling moms” is the best form of spreading the word around Indianapolis. Post it on your Facebook page, or email us at info@whale-sale.com and we can provide promotional postcards. How can I increase my consignor percentages? Please see the “volunteer” page for more details. How quickly will I be paid? Checks will be mailed within two weeks of the sale. What happens to items that don’t sell? Whale of a Sale is proud to partner with Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, Salvation Army and Project Home Indy to help those in need. Sellers have the choice to donate any unsold items to this wonderful organization. Sellers will receive a donation letter for tax purposes.  http://www.mysalemanager.net/reg_start.aspx?partnercode=WHAL&type=newWhale_of_a_Sale_Consignor_Guidelines.htmlWhale_of_a_Sale_Consignor_Guidelines.htmlhttp://www.cpsc.govmailto:info@whale-sale.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1shapeimage_2_link_2shapeimage_2_link_3shapeimage_2_link_4