CONSIGNING YOUR GEAR – Thank you for selling with us!
Everyone is welcome to consign their winter gear at Skyliners Ski Swap.
Our management system for consignment and sales is entirely digital. To include your gear in our sale you must register all items online prior to dropping items off. During the online registration process you will categorize your items, provide a brief description and set your price for both the general sale, as well as any discount you’d like to offer during “Discount Hours” which occur on Saturday from 3-5pm. We highly recommend uploading a picture of each item during the registration process as sometimes tags fall off and a photo is by far the most sure way we can identify an item as yours and sell it for the correct price. It should also be noted that you must upload your photos as you enter items, as you cannot edit and add photos once you create the inventory.
MBSEF takes a 25% commission on all sold items. This commission may be tax deductible-consult your personal tax preparer. After the sale, MBSEF will send you a check for any sold items within 10 business days. Thank you for supporting our programs and athletes by selling your gear with us!
Important Dates:
Monday, September 1st – Online Gear Registration Opens
Monday, October 6th at 10pm – Online Gear Registration Closes
Thursday, October 9th, 4:00pm – 6:30pm – Gear Drop-off Hours at The Pavilion
Friday, October 10th, 10:00am – 4:30pm – Gear Drop-off Hours at The Pavilion
Sunday, October 12th, 9:00 – 11:00am – Unsold Gear Pick-up at The Pavilion – please note, all gear not picked-up by the 11am deadline will be considered a donation.
ITEMS ACCEPTED
The large majority of items sold at Skyliners Ski Swap are hardware and gear related to Alpine and Nordic Skiing, as well as Snowboarding. There is also quite a bit of outerwear (jackets, helmets, and bibs) sold as well.
However, some consigners are able to sell other items such as ice skates, hockey padding and ski bags. Basically, anything related to winter sports that is in safe and working condition is welcome.
PRICING
Please consider that Swap customers come to our sale looking for a great deal. The lower you price your items, the more likely they will sell. As a frame of reference, our more expensive items (alpine boots, skis) are often priced between $50-$200, depending on condition.
For items that don’t sell during the pre-sale or regular public sale, they will be automatically be reduced by your predetermined percentage once “discounted hours” start at 3pm on Saturday. You will be asked to select a discount percentage when you register your items online. Your options are: 0%, 10%, 20%, 50% off your original price.
REGISTERED GEAR DROP OFF
After you register your gear in our online registration system, you will receive communication with tips about how to prepare your gear for drop off. Consignors are expected to bring their gear to our designated drop-off hours at the Pavilion, Thursday and Friday before Swap. Volunteers will help you tag and check-in your items. Afterwards, items for consignment will be organized by staff and volunteers on the sale floor. We ask that all consigned gear be registered online prior to the deadline. We are rarely able to accommodate last-minute registrations during drop-off hours.
UNSOLD GEAR
After the sale has closed, consignors will receive an itemized list via email that shows the gear that was sold or was left unsold. Consignors must come to pick-up any unsold gear on Sunday morning after Swap. Any items left unclaimed by 11am will be considered a donation to MBSEF and other local non-profits.
CONSIGN AT YOUR OWN RISK
Consignors acknowledge that by leaving items with MBSEF, they accept the inherent risks associated with the ski swap. While MBSEF staff uses commercially reasonable efforts, including hiring security to safeguard consigned items, there is still a possibility of loss or theft, and payment for such items may not be received. By dropping off their items, consignors agree to these risks and release MBSEF from any liability in the event of lost or stolen items.
