SALE FAQs:
What can I use to pay for my purchases?
You may use CASH or CREDIT/DEBIT cards (Visa/Mastercard.) We also accept DISCOVER. No checks will be accepted.
Can I bring my baby/children with me to the sale?
Of course! Please note, however, that children are not allowed during any volunteer shifts (except those that are nursing.)
While shopping, if you bring a stroller or wagon into the sale we will TAG it so we know that its yours (and not one of the items for sale.) Thank you for your cooperation.
How do I find you on my GPS?
We are at the Columbia County Fairgrounds in Chatham, NY. Use 32 Church Street, Chatham NY to find us! This will bring you to the Route 203 (North Entrance) of the Fairgrounds. Route 203 is also known as “Church Street.”
CONSIGNMENT FAQs
What is Consignment?
Consignment means that we will sell your children’s items for you in exchange for a percentage of your sales. We think you’ll find our Consignment Sale a much easier place to sell your things — much less work than eBay, Craig’s List, or garage sales!
Can I only sell “baby” items?
NO! O!baby is a CHILDREN’S consignment sale, which means anything baby or kid-related, up to and including size “juniors!” Please visit our “What To Sell” page for more information on the variety of things you can consign.
How much will I make?
Consignors will earn 70% of their sales, less a $6.50 consignor fee for participating in the sale. Checks will be mailed within two weeks of the close of the sale. Sellers who sign up for Volunteer Shifts and work at the sale can make even more. Please review our “How To Volunteer“ page for more information.
What types of items can I sell?
Anything and everything kid related! The most popular items are clothes, but you can sell shoes, books, CD’s, DVDs, puzzles, games, maternity clothes, baby items, strollers, bouncy seats…you name it! There are only a few exceptions to what you can bring (no toy weapons, no car seats, no breast pumps or crib mattresses.) All items MUST meet the CPSC guidelines outlined on our website (no recalled or dangerous items.)
Please be sure to visit our “What To Sell” page for information on what you may and may not bring to consign.
Can I bring play clothes to sell?
All children’s clothing must be in good to EXCELLENT used (or new) condition. No stains, rips, holes, missing buttons, etc. Items will be checked at drop off, and any item not meeting the quality standards for the sale will be rejected.
No “designated” play clothing (with obvious holes, rips, etc.) will be accepted this sale, however gently used clothing in excellent condition (which may be considered “play quality”) is fine to sell.
How many items can I sell?
Each consignor must bring a MINIMUM of thirty (30) quality items to sell, but overall there is no limit on the number of items you may consign. The only exception is infant clothing. Please only bring your “best” 25 items in sizes 18 months and younger. (This is a total limit of 25 infant items, not 25 items in each various size of 3-6, 6-9, etc.)
You may, however, bring 25 items in 18 months and younger for each gender (boy and girl) – 50 total.
How will I know if my items have been sold?
Easy! The My Sale Manager system will allow you to track your sales each day. Just log in every evening (allow a few hours to pass after the sale closes) and check how you are doing! We will be uploading inventory reports each night for our consignors.
Do I need to be present for the entire sale?
No! That’s why consigning is so much easier than say, a garage sale. All you have to do is prepare/tag your items and drop them off. We’ll do the rest! If you elect to donate your items you don’t need to return for them at the end of the sale. If you check “no donate”, however, you will be expected to pick up your items. Please visit our “Drop Off/Pick Up” page for more information.
Will I get my hangers back?
No. Unlike a retail store which will often remove the hangers from purchased clothing, we leave the clothing ON the hanger. Much of it is pinned, and it would take too long to remove pins, tags, etc. in order to collect hangers. Many of our consignors shop the sale, so their “supply” of hangers is replenished from what they buy!
