Consignor Questions

Q: When do I drop off my items?
A: You’ll choose a drop-off time on Monday or Tuesday of sale week. Pick your slot through your consignor login page. Tuesday only at Williamsport.

Q: Where do I put my items?
A: You’ll place your items directly on the sales floor in their correct spots. Don’t worry—everything is clearly labeled to make it easy!

Q: Do I need to check in?
A: Nope! We’ve removed check-in tables to keep things simple. Just come in, our Drop-off manager will greet you and begin placing your items where they belong!

Q: Will my items be inspected?
A: Yes, a quality check happens Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Items that don’t meet our guidelines (like stains, tears, or tagging issues) will be removed, labeled with the reason, and available for pickup Wednesday through Saturday at the back of Court 3. If you choose not to pick up they will be placed back out on floor friday marked “AS IS” for sale.

Q: Is there anything I need to sign?
A: Yes! Be sure to sign your consignor contract before you leave.

Q: How long should I plan to stay during drop-off?
A: Plan to stay about 60 minutes to place and organize your items.

Q: What do the “Donate” and “Discount” options mean when I’m entering items?
A:
✔ Donate – Unsold items marked “Donate: Yes” will be given to local charities like The Giving Closet of Union County, First Baptist Church of Lewisburg, DWELL Orphan Care, Manna Outreach, and Family Promise of Lycoming County at the end of the sale.
✔ Discount – Items marked “Discount: Yes” will be half off during Saturday’s ½ Price Sale. Most consignors choose this option—it’s a great way to sell more and clear out extras! I highly recommend that you discount and donate!!

Q: When do I pick up my unsold items?
A: Pick-up is Saturday from 2–5 PM for any unsold items you're not donating.
✔ Bring a printout of your unsold list for easy tracking.
✔ Stop at the Check-Out Tables to verify your items and sign a release waiver.

Q: What if I can’t make it for pickup?
A: No problem! Just let us know in advance. If you decide last minute to donate your leftovers, simply text (570) 716-2367 before 5 PM on Saturday.

Q: How do I know what sold?
A: You can log in to your consignor page each night after the sale to see what sold. It updates daily (late)!

Q: How and when do I get paid?
A: Payments are currently made by E-check, sent out within two weeks after the sale.
📌 Important: Double-check your email address in your consignor account to avoid delays.

Power Seller Questions

Q: How do I become a Power Seller?
A: To qualify as a Power Seller in Lewisburg & Williamsport, you must:
✅ Bring 175+ items to the previous sale
✅ Have a 75% or higher sell-through rate
✅ Tag your own items (no TeamTag)
✅ Have Participated in at least 3 sales (both selling and helping)

We review sell-through rates and choose Power Sellers a couple of months before each sale.

Q: What are the perks of being a Power Seller?
✨ You can bring up to 400 items
✨ Your item limit will automatically increase beyond 250
✨ No drop-off appointment needed! Come anytime during Drop-off Day.

Q: What are the drop-off instructions for Power Sellers? Different per event location.
A: Drop off your items on:

• Monday between 11 AM – 6 PM, or

• Tuesday between 8 AM – 11 AM
  ✔ No need to sign up for a time slot
  ✔ Check in with Mindy (drop-off manager) or Chrissy—your name will be on the Power Seller list
  ✔ Start placing your items out as usual
  ✔ Don’t forget to sign your consignor contract before leaving

Q: Is Power Seller status permanent?
A: Power Sellers are selected for each sale based on the criteria above. Thank you for your commitment and consistency—we truly appreciate you! 💜

Q: How many Power Sellers are chosen each sale:

A: approxametly 30

Drop off & Pick Up

When, Where, How

Drop off & What to Expect:

As a consignor, you’ll need to choose a drop-off time on Monday or Tuesday of sale week to bring your items to Common Threads and place them directly on the sales floor in their correct locations. Don’t worry—everything will be clearly labeled for easy organization.

We’re streamlining the process by eliminating the check-in tables. A quality check will happen on Tuesday afternoon after all items are in place. During this check, we’ll remove any items that don’t meet the guidelines (e.g., stained, torn, or incorrectly tagged). If an item is pulled, the tag will be marked with the reason, and you can retrieve it Wednesday–Saturday in the designated area at the back of Court 3. This area will be organized by consignor number and staffed by Team Thread members who can assist you.

After placing your items, you’ll need to sign a contract, and you’re all set! We aim to make the process as quick as possible. Please plan to stay until all your items are on the floor and properly organized—this typically takes 30–60 minutes but may vary depending on how many items you bring.

How & Why to Donate:

After you register and you will begin entering your merchandise on the website,

you will see two options for your items:

Donate and the other 50% off discount option.

You can donate an item that does not sell by the end of the sale by choosing "Donate: Yes."
If an item is marked "donate: YES" and does not sell at the end of the sale, it will be donated to one of the Common Threads' local' charities. These donations go to helping our community!

The Giving Closet of Union County is one of our favorite local charities and has been taking our donations for the last several sales. Please consider supporting our community in this way! I love what The Giving Closet does, and they thoroughly appreciate the children's clothing. It's an excellent opportunity to give. We have also offered donations to The First Baptist Church of Lewisburg Clothing Sharing Program, DWELL orphan care of Williamsport, Manna Outreach and most recently Family Promise of Lycoming County, depending on how many items we have.

50% Off Option:

Saturday Is typically the last day of the sale. As a consignor, you have the opportunity
to choose which items are sold at half price. On Saturday, the 1/2 price sale day,
every item that is marked "discount: yes" will automatically be sold at half price.
Most of my consignors participate in this and I would highly recommend that
you discount your items too! This is a great way to raise the overall percentage of the items you sell. As a consignor myself, I not only want to make money but empty out my basement. So I highly recommend discounting your items. I also recommend this option just in case you may have overpriced
 any of your items.

Pick-Up & How it Works

Come between 2 pm - 5 pm and find your items
Go through a "check-out" line
Sign a release waiver, that's it

At the end of the sale on Saturday (noon), Team Thread begins by pulling all the donated items for our local charity.
If you are not donating all your items that didn't sell, you must stop by between 2 pm and 4 pm to find your items and cart them home. Unfortunately, I cannot hold on to things until later. There will be Team Thread helpers on hand to help you. Tip: print out your unsold list from our website and bring it with you so you know how many items you are looking for, or DONATE! :)

We will have "check-out" tables set up where you must stop. We will double-check that you have your tags only, and you will sign a release waiver.

If, for some reason, you can not make that, please let me know in advance.
If you decide not to pick up your items because you sold almost everything, please let me know with either a call or a text at (570-716-2367). We are happy to donate your leftover things. Many consignors find they sell so much that coming back to pick up a handful of items on Saturday is not worth their time, and they choose to donate at the last minute. This is fine, but it must be communicated to me before 5 pm

When do I get paid?

Through our software program on our site, you can log in to the consignor page and see which of your items sold each night after the sale is over with the dollar amount due to you. At this point, consignors are paid via check. However, this may change to either PayPal or eCheck soon. This would allow us to pay you more quickly. We will use the email address in your account. Typically, we ask for two weeks before you find your check in your mailbox. Please double-check your address on our website when you log in.

Stuff-a-Bag Sale

Thanks to your incredible generosity, our donations have truly become something special. Our local charities are thrilled with the items you give, but the process of sorting, organizing, and transporting everything takes a lot of time and effort.

To make things easier while continuing to support our community, we’ve introduced a Stuff-a-Bag Sale!

Here’s how it works: you’ll have the chance to fill a bag with amazing items at a deeply discounted price. The proceeds from the sale will go directly to our beloved local charities. After the event, any leftover items will still be donated to these charities, making sure nothing goes to waste.

This way, we can:

Help our community in a fun and unique way.
Provide an affordable shopping opportunity for everyone.
Lighten the load for our charity partners by reducing the amount they need to transport.
Thank you for being part of this exciting new effort to give back.

Together, we’re making a difference!