Frequently Asked Questions
Please read through the FAQs before contacting MBSEF with questions. The information provided will give you a solid understanding of how our swap works.
The Skyliner Ski Swap is hosted every year at The Ice Pavilion, which is located at 1001 SW Bradbury Way in Bend.
Our management system for consignment and sales is entirely digital. Registration will open on September 1st, 2023. Please visit our Submissions page to access our management system. To include your gear in our sale you must register all items online no later than Monday, October 9th at 10:00pm.
NO, you may not bring gear to drop-off at Ski Swap unless it is registered online by Monday, October 9th at 10:00 p.m.
The seller has complete control over the price! You will select pricing options during the online registration process. Please consider that our 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 our regular public sale, they will automatically be reduced by your predetermined percentage once we enter “discounted hours.” You will be asked to select a discount when you check-in your items at gear drop-off. Your options are: 0%, 10%, 20%, 50% off your original price.
Tips for gear preparation that will help to prevent lost items and support efficient drop-off:
- Do not tape skis together, use rubber bands.
- Tie boots together with enough string that customers are able to try them on without separating them.
- Please tape poles together with strong tape.
Overall: Keep in mind that customers will want and need to interact with your gear. Try to prepare gear in a way that keeps it easy to inspect.
Please plan to bring your pre-registered gear to one of our drop off sessions at the Ice Pavilion. You have two options:
- Thursday, October 12th 3:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, October 13th 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
The commission rate is 25% with a $1 minimum on all items. This commission will be deducted from the check we issue to you after the sale concludes.
All unsold items must be picked up on Sunday, October 15th between 9:00-11:00am. Anything not picked up by then will be considered abandoned property and a donation to MBSEF.
Any unsold items that remain at the Pavilion after 11:00am on Sunday, October 15th will be considered a donation to MBSEF.
When you sell your goods at the Ski Swap you’ll get a check from us within 10 business days of the sale.
MBSEF has many measures in place to prevent lost or stolen items. However, we cannot accept any liability for the loss of any goods by any casualty.
During gear drop-off you will have an opportunity to make an additional contribution to MBSEF. Thanks in advance for considering!