When can I expect my check? Checks are mailed 10 business days from the close of a sale. 10 business days does not include weekends or holidays. If a sale concludes on a Saturday, you can expect your check to go out in the mail on the second Friday, unless a Federal Holiday (such as Thanksgiving) should occur. Mail dates are posted on your consignor agreement and the consignor page of our website.

Can I get my tags back? No. Even though we have the lowest participation fee in town, we have found that people will share consignor numbers to save $5 and want tags back to figure out who gets paid for what. I believe that cheats all of my other consignors who are doing their part to help pay to advertise this event. Unfortunately, a few have ruined the ability for you to get your tags back. The only way to be fair to my consignors who play by the rules is to stop assisting those who don't. If your friend only has a few items and does not meet the required 30 items to participate, they may still participate as a consignor, however, they will not qualify for a presale pass. When both of you sell under your own consignor number you insure that both you and your friend get paid for the items that sell without any confusion as to whose "stuff" sold.

I forgot to pick up. Can I pick up from you at a later date? All items not picked up are donated at 11:15am on Saturday following the conclusion of the sale. The church worships in the gym and we need to be out in order for them to set up for Sunday Morning Worship. If you forgot to pick up, rest assured that your items went to one of several non profits that we work with.

I have plans on Saturday. Can I pick up Friday night? Absolutely! Friday Night Sort Volunteers are able to take their items home with them after the sort. If you are not a Friday Night Sort Volunteer, pick up is Saturday from 9am-11am.

Who do you donate to? It depends on who has needs for the items that are left over. We work with Providence in a box and local rural Tennessee health clinics.

Why should I volunteer? That is the age old question. Why should you volunteer? If you want to save money, you should volunteer. Volunteers receive the first pick of all the merchandise. There may be several identical play houses. One for $100, one for $90 and one for $25. By volunteering, you get your pick of the one that you want and have the oportunity to save significantly by having more choice. If you have boys ages 5 and up, you almost have to volunteer because boys are so hard on their clothes that the selection is always small. Speaking as a mother of boys ages 7 and 9, if you want boys clothes, volunteer! However, if you have an infant and clothes and supplies are in abundance for infants, then consider that you get a higher percentage back when you volunteer your time at the sale. First pick and more of your money back, why not volunteer?

I'm pregnant/nursing can I still volunteer? Absolutely! We have some shifts where you are able to sit (such as registration on Mondays) and take care of your baby. There is a nursing mothers room for your convenience as well.

Who can be a snack/meal volunteer? Anyone can be a snack or meal volunteer. However, the snack and meal schedule is to be followed exactly as listed. For instance, if the meal schedule says Spaghetti, tossed salad and bread delivered at noon on Weds, that is the only meal and time that is available for that slot. Likewise, if the snack list says three cases of 24, 16 ounce bottles of Dasani water, the only possible item to bring is three cases of 24, 16 ounce bottle of Dasani water.

How should I dress? Dress comfortably. Wear sneakers. I can't stress enough that you will need comfy clothes and shoes. There is lots of walking and standing, moving tables, items and clothes. You will regret wearing those flats that are just fine at work, while you sit at your desk. Four hours of walking on the wooden gym floor will make you want your sneakers!

What type of payments to you accept? We accept cash and checks. At Once Around the Block Kids we know that we can make more money by accepting credit cards. It is true that shoppers will spend more on plastic than they will if they pay with cash. But we don't want you to be paying on used kids clothes for the next 4 years. It defeats the purpose of getting a good deal. With the current state of the economy, we want to help you, not hurt you. Consigning is a great way to "exchange" the items you don't need for the items you do and allow you to stay within your budget.

Can I bring my children to the sale? Of course you can. However, please keep your children with you at all times. If your child is left unattended and they are destroying consignors packaging, you will be responsible for paying for those items.