Saturday, June 26th from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM will be the first New Born Baby Blow Out Sale! I have gone through the inventory and pulled a bunch of NB-9mos clothes that have been sitting around and I'm looking to get them gone! Prices start at just $0.20 and nothing is over $4.00! All the money made will go right back into the trading post and all items that are not sold that day will be donated to local charities that will hand out the clothes directly to those in need.
For more information please read my previous post or email me at michele.evans@wavecable.com .
Please note that there will be no trading on that Saturday 6/26.
Thanks for reading and Happy Trading!
~Michele Evans
About Me
- Michele
- I started the Kids Clothing Trading Post back in March, 2010 with just two racks and a few bins of clothes. In just 6 months we grew to 16 racks and tons of bins with more in backstock! Finally in October we built a 10x20 shed in our yard to house the KCTP and it is fabulous! Our community has come together in a huge way and we want you to join in on the fun!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Newborn Baby Blow Out!
...and no, it's not a reference to a really dirty diaper! Instead, it's a giant sale that I'll be having some time in June to slim down my newborn size inventory.
Why, you ask? Think of it this way....the trading post is like a straight line for most people. Your child is 12 months old, so you come in with all of your 0-9 month sized clothes and trade them in for the larger sizes. Now if everyone does this, then I'm left with a TON of 0-9 month size clothes and no one trading in the 5T clothes! Thus, keeping it a straight line.
My plan is to go through the enormous inventory of newborn clothes, pick out some of the older stuff that hasn't moved in a long time and sell them for cash at a discounted price. This sale will be targeting the new moms and dads that don't have any clothes to trade yet.
Now here is how I bring that straight line to a circle! I'll take the money that I make from the Newborn Baby Blow Out (NBBBO) and use it to purchase used clothes (from folks in the community) in the larger 4T/5T sizes! Now, I'll have a more even inventory and again, every one in the community benefits!
I'm asking everyone to help spread the word about the NBBBO and reach out to the "soon to be" parents. Please share this blog with everyone you know and help to bring the trading post full circle! I'll be posting the exact date and time in June as soon as I can. Those on the emailing list will hear of it first, so if you would like to be on that list just email me at michele.evans@wavecable.com .
Thanks so much for reading and Happy Trading!
Why, you ask? Think of it this way....the trading post is like a straight line for most people. Your child is 12 months old, so you come in with all of your 0-9 month sized clothes and trade them in for the larger sizes. Now if everyone does this, then I'm left with a TON of 0-9 month size clothes and no one trading in the 5T clothes! Thus, keeping it a straight line.
My plan is to go through the enormous inventory of newborn clothes, pick out some of the older stuff that hasn't moved in a long time and sell them for cash at a discounted price. This sale will be targeting the new moms and dads that don't have any clothes to trade yet.
I'm asking everyone to help spread the word about the NBBBO and reach out to the "soon to be" parents. Please share this blog with everyone you know and help to bring the trading post full circle! I'll be posting the exact date and time in June as soon as I can. Those on the emailing list will hear of it first, so if you would like to be on that list just email me at michele.evans@wavecable.com .
Thanks so much for reading and Happy Trading!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Dates and Times for June!
Hello All,
Here are the dates and times of trading for the month of June. Please note that these dates and times are subject to change, so make sure you check this site under the Hours/Directions tab, Facebook or Craigslist to make sure that we are open before you come to trade. I also send out an email to those on the emailing list when I have to make a last minute change to the schedule, so if you would like to recieve those emails, please sign up by sending a message to michele.evans@wavecble.com .
Open Dates and Times for June:
6/9 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6/12 - Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6/16 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6/23 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6/26 - Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6/30 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Trading!
Here are the dates and times of trading for the month of June. Please note that these dates and times are subject to change, so make sure you check this site under the Hours/Directions tab, Facebook or Craigslist to make sure that we are open before you come to trade. I also send out an email to those on the emailing list when I have to make a last minute change to the schedule, so if you would like to recieve those emails, please sign up by sending a message to michele.evans@wavecble.com .
Open Dates and Times for June:
6/9 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6/12 - Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6/16 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6/23 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6/26 - Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
6/30 - Wednesday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Trading!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Inventory Time Again!
Hello All,
It's May and I'll be conducting my monthly inventory tomorrow with the help of Emilie and Alison! If you are already on my emailing list, you'll receive an email with the inventory charts by tomorrow night. If you would like to sign up for the email list, just email me at michele.evans@wavecable.com and I'll get you all set!
Also, if you would like to volunteer for June's inventory, please let me know and I'll be sure to contact you when the time comes!
Thanks so much for reading and Happy Trading!
~Michele
It's May and I'll be conducting my monthly inventory tomorrow with the help of Emilie and Alison! If you are already on my emailing list, you'll receive an email with the inventory charts by tomorrow night. If you would like to sign up for the email list, just email me at michele.evans@wavecable.com and I'll get you all set!
Also, if you would like to volunteer for June's inventory, please let me know and I'll be sure to contact you when the time comes!
Thanks so much for reading and Happy Trading!
~Michele
Friday, April 16, 2010
Trading Fee Starts in May!!
Hello All,
After a long time thinking about it, I've decided that I need to start charging a small trading fee in order to cover the cost of running the trading post. We have grown so fast and so big that it's getting harder and harder to keep up with the demand and my financial resources are stretched!
Because this is not a means for me to get rich, there are a ton of other ways to contribute that will result in waving the fee! Check out the information below and for future reference, this will be posted under the "Trading Fee Schedule" tab at the top of the page.
Trading Fee Schedule
1 time trade = $3.00
4x punch card = $10.00 ($2.50/trade)
10x punch card = $20.00 ($2.00/trade) **Best Value**
Thank You!
To honor those that have a credit balance of $50.00 or more, I will be giving out free punch cards with one free trade for every $50.00 in credit you have on the books as of April 16, 2010.
Ways to Wave the Fee!
The reason behind the fee is to help with the cost of running the trading post. Therefore, there are tons of other ways to help out and wave the fee!
**Referral bonus cards: Refer a friend to the trading post and receive a punch card good for one free trade once they trade for the first time! There is no limit to the amount of referral bonus cards you can receive!
**Donate 25 child size hangers and receive a punch card good for one free trade.
**I’ll be adding more ways to wave the fee as needed. For example, when help is needed with a certain project (inventory, hanging new clothes or a helper during an open trading session) those who volunteer will be given a punch card good for one free trade.
Punch cards are completely transferable and can be given as gifts! All punch cards will also be backed up electronically if you happen to forget or lose your card!
After a long time thinking about it, I've decided that I need to start charging a small trading fee in order to cover the cost of running the trading post. We have grown so fast and so big that it's getting harder and harder to keep up with the demand and my financial resources are stretched!
Because this is not a means for me to get rich, there are a ton of other ways to contribute that will result in waving the fee! Check out the information below and for future reference, this will be posted under the "Trading Fee Schedule" tab at the top of the page.
Trading Fee Schedule
1 time trade = $3.00
4x punch card = $10.00 ($2.50/trade)
10x punch card = $20.00 ($2.00/trade) **Best Value**
Thank You!
To honor those that have a credit balance of $50.00 or more, I will be giving out free punch cards with one free trade for every $50.00 in credit you have on the books as of April 16, 2010.
Ways to Wave the Fee!
The reason behind the fee is to help with the cost of running the trading post. Therefore, there are tons of other ways to help out and wave the fee!
**Referral bonus cards: Refer a friend to the trading post and receive a punch card good for one free trade once they trade for the first time! There is no limit to the amount of referral bonus cards you can receive!
**Donate 25 child size hangers and receive a punch card good for one free trade.
**I’ll be adding more ways to wave the fee as needed. For example, when help is needed with a certain project (inventory, hanging new clothes or a helper during an open trading session) those who volunteer will be given a punch card good for one free trade.
Punch cards are completely transferable and can be given as gifts! All punch cards will also be backed up electronically if you happen to forget or lose your card!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Last day to trade for April!!!
Hello All,
Just a little reminder that this coming Saturday, April 17th will be the last day to trade for the month of April. I will be going on vacation for the next few weeks, so there will be no one to run the trading post while I am gone. If you were planning on trading soon, please stop by either Wednesday, April 14th (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) or Saturday, April 17th (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM).
I will open again on Wednesday, May 5th. I will be posting my dates and times for May here on the blog, on Facebook and also in an email sent out to those on the mailing list!
If you have any questions or would like to know more about scheduling a trading party, please email me!
Thanks for reading!
Just a little reminder that this coming Saturday, April 17th will be the last day to trade for the month of April. I will be going on vacation for the next few weeks, so there will be no one to run the trading post while I am gone. If you were planning on trading soon, please stop by either Wednesday, April 14th (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) or Saturday, April 17th (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM).
I will open again on Wednesday, May 5th. I will be posting my dates and times for May here on the blog, on Facebook and also in an email sent out to those on the mailing list!
If you have any questions or would like to know more about scheduling a trading party, please email me!
Thanks for reading!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Inventory Update
I just completed the inventory for April 2010 and it has grown by 400% in just 4 weeks!! Those of you who are already on my emailing list will have gotten a copy of the inventory. If you would like a copy of the inventory update, just send me a quick email with a request to be a part of the emailing list. I will be conducting an inventory update at the start of each month. If you have any special requests (i.e. girls summer dress size 2T) you can always put that on your wish list and I'll email you when something that matches comes in.
If the trend continues and I end up increasing my inventory by another 400% over the month of April, I will need help during the inventory process. I have a pretty good setup, but I doubt I'll be able to handle it all on my own! So if you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch with me and I'll put you on the smiley list!!
Thanks so much for reading and Happy Trading!
If the trend continues and I end up increasing my inventory by another 400% over the month of April, I will need help during the inventory process. I have a pretty good setup, but I doubt I'll be able to handle it all on my own! So if you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch with me and I'll put you on the smiley list!!
Thanks so much for reading and Happy Trading!
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