WHY SELL Your Merchandise at The Mother Load Sale?
Compared to Other Selling Options:
- Because we are the BIGGEST and HIGHEST QUALITY consignment sale in Albuquerque! HANDS DOWN!
- Because we offer the BEST seller commission rates in town - UP TO 85% PROFIT! (see rates below!)
- Because kids clothes and toys are so darned expensive and they grow out of them so fast. Why not clean out those closets and make money doing it!!
- Your items will be looked at by over 2000 shoppers in just one weekend
- We do all of the city-wide advertising for you.
- Spend less money, time and energy than you would preparing for your own yard sale, plus no worries of having strangers at your home.
- No haggling over prices. You get the price you ask for your items.
- No trying to schedule a meeting with an unknown buyer or hassling with selling items online one at a time.
- A targeted audience. The Mother Load Sale is dedicated to only high quality baby, children's, and maternity items, so you are able to connect directly with local buyers who need exactly what you're selling.
- Save money and time listing items in newspaper or online ads and make money on smaller items you might not sell otherwise.
- Sell things that resale consignment stores can't always accept because of overstock, seasonal, etc - and make a better profit.
- Forget the packaging and shipping you'd face with online auctions.
- Privacy. None of your personal information is ever displayed on items being sold, so you have full anonymity.
* As a Seller, you can participate as MUCH or as LITTLE as you choose!
The AMAZING Mother Load Sale Seller Commission Rates (UP TO 85%!):
- 50% MINIMUM - Base commission earned, then add on BONUS % for helping before/during the sale.
BONUS COMMISSION POSSIBILITIES:
- *NEW* BONUS +5% - for picking up/distributing TMLS flyers at 3-5 local, family-friendly businesses.
- BONUS +10% - for working a volunteer shift on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- BONUS +5% - for each ManPower shift worked (during Friday set-up or Sunday take-down)
- *NEW* BONUS +10% - will be awarded to the Seller that refers the highest number (combined) of NEW Sellers and/or NEW Non-Selling Volunteers.
- 85% COMMISSION! - Commission earned if seller (1) tags their items, (2) Picks up and distributes TMLS flyers (3) places them on the sales floor during Friday night set-up time, (4) works a volunteer shift on either Fri., Sat. or Sun., (5) signs up a man to work both ManPower shifts (6) participates in Sunday's post-sale sorting period and (7) takes hometheir unsold items Sunday afternoon or donates all to the TMLS charity.Sellers and/or NEW Non-Selling Volunteers.
- LESS -10% - If seller tags their items for the sale, then simply drops items off on site Friday afternoon. (30-item minimum) TMLS unloads your car for you, then staff places those items neatly on sales floor. Seller picks up what did not sell (or donate) at end of sale on Sunday or donates it ALL. ** Seller can still earn BONUS commission by distribuing flyers, working a volunteer shift, and/or for ManPower shift.
- LESS -10% - Seller can make arrangements to pick up unsold items within a week after the sale.
* NEW * Daddy's Man Cave - started Fall 2011!
It's time that we give our men the chance to clean up their act AND our sellers the chance to clean up on PROFITS! Men DO NOT have to sign up as separate sellers! Current TMLS sellers simply add/enter the Man Cave items into MyCM along with the child items and print/attach as if it were kid gear. If someone ONLY has Man Cave items, no child items, they can still sell them at TMLS, but will need to register as a seller themselves. If so, write MAN CAVE ONLY on registration forms. All sellers will be subject to the same commission % and volunteer opportunities. With this new section, we will need as many men as possible to sign up as Non-Selling Volunteers (even if they ARE selling) so we can fill that section with manly volunteers who know about man stuff. Please consider asking your man to sign up as a volunteer.
* Daddy's MAN CAVE can also house items mentioned below for WOMEN's gear, too! *
The following NEW CATEGORIES are welcome in Daddy's Man Cave THIS FALL
* TOOLS - large and small! 
* Adult Sports Equipment of all shapes/sizes
* Bikes - Road and Mountain, Bike wear (Men’s and Women’s)
* Snow Gear - Snow Poles, Snow skis, Snowboards, Apparel
* Fishing Equipment - Gear, Apparel, Life Vests
* Camping Gear – Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camping Backpacks, , shoes/boots/apparel (i.e. CAMO gear!)
* Climbing Gear – includes shoes, boots, etc.
* Hunting Equipment (no guns, knives, or other weapons, NO AMMUNITION!) GPS units, Night Vision Equipment
* Eyewear - Binoculars, Monoculars, Goggles, Sunglasses (of athletic / sporting nature, not fashion eyewear)
* Home Improvement - Lawn care (no chemicals, only fume-free equipment)
* Outside Entertaining (can include electronics, Smokers, Grills (and other cooking equipment)
* Safety Items for any outdoor sport or activity.
How to Become a Seller:
Step 1:
- Read, print and complete The Mother Load Sale Seller/Consignor Contract Send the contract, along with $15 seller’s fee, and self-addressed stamped envelope to address at top of contract. Once all three have been received by The Mother Load Sale, you will get email confirmation including your seller number, the latest updates for the upcoming sale and detailed instructions to begin using the EASY computerized barcode system for tagging items.
Step 2:
- Register online for barcoding system. Directions included in confirmation email mentioned above.
Step 3:
Step 4:
- Print and familiarize yourself with the layout of TMLS Floor Plan (see Printable Pages tab) the week prior to the sale and group your items accordingly. Arrive at the sale location the Friday night before the sale to sign in and get required nametag. (no name tag, no entry) Come prepared to place your items on the sales floor. Your items will be inspected for quality and proper preparation as they are placed on the sales floor.
Step 5:
- Shop at the Friday Night PreSale - between 7-9:30 PM. (for TMLS sellers and volunteers only!)
Step 6:
- If you have signed up as volunteer in order to maximize your profits, work your volunteer shift.
Step 7:
- Sellers return for Shop & Sort at the end of the sale on Sunday to pick up their unsold items. Seller Check out will involve a quick, but thorough, inspection of seller bins by a volunteer to make sure all items going home with sellers are indeed their items. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity or become the property of TMLS.
Step 8:
- Get paid! You will receive your check in the mail within 7 business days. (usually only 4 or 5)
** All non-selling volunteers are invited to shop at the exclusive Friday Night PreSale from 7-9:30pm.
