FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why should I consign with Bargains on the Bluff?
- You decide how to price your items.
- You earn 70% of the final selling price.
- You don’t have to deal with customers (we’ll handle all that!)
- We advertise for you. (Postcard mailings, social media, house email lists, outdoor signage, and community websites)
- You get to shop early before we open to the public.
- We are here to help you succeed. If you need help, our staff and volunteers are here for you.
- Our sale is fun, friendly, and well organized.
- Proceeds from the sale support our VBS program each summer which are FREE and open to all the children in our community! Proceeds also support our award winning Parents Day Out Program Little Imaginations!
Do I have to be a member of Bluff Park United Methodist to participate?
Absolutely not! Everyone is welcome to consign, volunteer, and shop with us!
When do I have to pay my consignor fee?
The $10 consigner registration fee will be deducted from your proceeds check.
Where do I get my tags?
You print your own tags onto white cardstock paper using the online sellers tools. Our downloadable seller’s guide includes detailed instructions for listing your items, printing tags, and preparing your items to be dropped off. If you have questions that are not answered in the Seller’s Guide, contact us.
Do I have to enter all my items at one time?
No, our online sale management system will allow you to enter a few items and come back later to enter more.
Why are some items deemed unacceptable?
Our goal is to have the best quality items available for the people who shop with us. We work hard to screen each item for sale. We want shoppers to feel confident that any item they purchase from our sale will be gently used and in good condition. Stained or torn clothing, broken items, or items subject to safety recalls are not allowed in the sale. We comply with the Us Consumer Product Safety Commission Laws for all Recalled Items!
Why do you require wire hangers?
Wire hangers take up less room, move easier on our metal racks, and are less likely to break. Metal hangers coated in plastic/vinyl are acceptable.
Where can I find metal hangers?
Many dry-cleaners give away or sell them. They can also be purchased inexpensively at many Wal-Marts, discount stores, dollar stores, and online at Amazon.com. Many people ask their friends and family to save their dry-cleaning hangers throughout the year.
How do I hang my infant clothes on regular sized wire hangers?
Complete instructions for how to hang and tag your items is included in our downloadable seller’s guide.
What payment methods are accepted?
During the online sale we accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover.) There is a 3% surcharge for credit card purchases to cover the cost of additional processing fees. All sales are final.
Do my toys have to have batteries?
Yes, we do require that all items requiring batteries have them provided.
Where are you located?
We are located at 733 Valley Street in the Bluff Park community of Hoover Alabama. Come to the playground side of the building.
For item drop off: You can pull up under the covered entrance to unload and check-in, then park your car. We have push carts and rolling hanging racks to help you unload. After you have parked you come inside and and hang out in the waiting room while you wait for us to check-in your items.
Do you allow vendor booths at your sale?
Sorry, no outside vendors or promotional booths allowed.