TTMAC SELLER INFORMATION

Seller Tips n Tricks

1.     When your kids have outgrown something wash it and organize it (size and gender), label your boxes or containers. Same goes for toys or books.
2.     When you buy new clothes keep the hangers. They will come in handy later for hanging sets, dresses, dress shirts, dress pants, jackets etc.
3.     Sell all matching or coordinating outfits/clothes separately – better chance of one or more being sold individually.
4.     Take the time to clean toys and equipment – you can price the item a little higher if its clean and well presented.
5.     Pricing – research what the item would be brand new, then halve it and then lower the price further depending on condition, age etc.  Ask yourself would you buy it for that price?
6.     Start early. Tag items in batches, spread it out so you are not tagging and sorting at midnight on the Thursday before dropping off.
7.     Print tags by box for easier tagging and sorting.
8.     Put the tagging gun needle through seems as much as possible to prevent holes.
9.     Pay the extra to have Staples cut the tags for you.
10.  Use zip lock bags for toys with accessories, loose parts, puzzles, socks and tights. Tape the tag to the outside of the bag and also tape along the seal.
11.  ZIP TIES, ZIP TIES, ZIP TIES. Use them for shoes and large toys/equipment.

12. Use rubber bands on hangers to tie together when grouping by size and gender. 

“For my first sale I sold baby items, even though I got a lot out of my house I made about $400. However, as my kids have grown and I am selling more gear, [books], toys and larger sized clothes I can make about $800-$1,000.”

– Melody – (Mom to 4-year-old twin girls)

2024-2025 Sales Team Members

Sales Coordinator: Joleen Kelnar

salecoordinator@ttmac.org

                                 

  Background:

  Mama to 6 year old twins, Leah and Adam.

  TTMAC member since: 2017

  # of Sales: 11

  Lives: Langdon

  Role: Team Lead - oversees the entire sale.  Coordinates the volunteer shifts, liaises with vendor before, during and after the sale, books the sale dates, manages logistics from the ttmac office to the genesis centre, cash register set up and MyCM contact. 

Advertising: Hilary McWilliam 

saleadvertising@ttmac.org

  Background:

  Mama to 5 year old triplets, Benjamin, James &       Hannah.

  TTMAC member since: 2019 

  # of Sales:  6

  Lives: McKenzie Towne SE

 Role: Organizes and coordinates external advertising   for the sales through social media, TV & radio   exposure and in print. Seller/volunteer shift liaison on   the day of the sale - volunteer check in. Sale day security.

Assistant: Melody C

Background:

Mama to 6 year old twin girls., Emma and Sarah. 

TTMAC member since: 2018

# of Sales: 7

Lives: Signal Hill SW

Role: Organizes the food for our sellers and volunteers. Provides assistance where and when needed. 

Logistics: Dalia Cheshire 

  Background: 

  Mama to 6 year old Aliya. 

  TTMAC member since: 2017

  # of Sales: 11

  Lives: Rockyford 

 Role: Works directly with Joleen on logistics of sale   gear from TTMAC office to Genesis centre. Graciously lets us use her trailer. 

 Seller Drop Off Contact. Sale day security.

Assistant: Sarah Brancaccio

 Background:

 Mama to 3 year old twin boys, Liam and Quinn

 TTMAC member since: 2021

 # of Sales: 4

 Lives: Kensington NW

 Role: Sale day security. Food and beverage liaison.     Sale set up assistant. Other duties as and when  needed on sale day. 

Board Sales Liaison: Val DeMarco

Background: Past Sale Coordinator from 2017-2023 

Mama to 20 year old twin men, Jamie & Liam, Marissa (18) & Kaleigh (15) 

TTMAC member since: 2003

# of Sales: 12+ (whose counting) 

Lives: Silversprings NW