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Used Curriculum Sale – Selling Barcoded Materials

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Paul & Sara Spencer, Paul & Faith Bland, UCS Coordinators

BEFORE THE SALE

Step One: Create an Account
Create your account using the online barcoding system. Online instructions will guide you through the process.

Step Two: Printing Instructions

• Print your master sheet(s) first and double-check all entries against the master(s) before printing your labels.
• Paper/Ink/Printer requirements:
  • Paper - White paper only.
  • Ink - Ink should be all black. (Set printer to print in black and white or in grayscale.)
  • Printer - Laser is preferred; if inkjet is used, set quality to "Best/High."
• Print your labels only when you are sure you have all your data entered correctly.
• If you need to modify or remove an item from the list, be sure to discard any previously printed labels for that item.
• Each label will print in duplicate, giving you two labels for each item: one label for the outside cover and a duplicate for the inside. The inside label serves as an extra precaution to assure we will be able to locate your items.
• Cut labels and tape securely to your items. HEAV IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST ITEMS. Improperly labeled materials CANNOT be accepted for the sale.
• Print Save Time Waiver form (optional).

DURING THE SALE

1. Drop off materials and master sheet(s) at the UCS Hall during one of the drop-off times listed below. Bring a self-addressed, stamped envelope (standard letter size) in which we will mail your check. If you forget an envelope, we will have stamped envelopes for sale for $1.

2. Click here for a map of the location.

If you plan to pick up your unsold materials, you MUST DO SO AT ONE OF THE STATED TIMES. MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP AFTER 6:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009. Any unclaimed materials become the property of HEAV and will be distributed immediately after the convention. We do not have storage space for items that are left. If you have an emergency, please contact Sara Spencer in the UCS Hall.

AFTER THE SALE

1. Please allow 6-8 weeks for your check to arrive.

2. As a seller, you receive 75% of your total sales (HEAV receives 25%).

Click here for a map of our location.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SELLING

Q: Do I have to bring things to sell in order to shop?
A: No, you are welcome to come and shop even if you are not interested in selling anything. The sale is for both buyers and sellers.
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Q: How do I prepare my items to be sold in the Used Curriculum Sale?
A: In order to sell items in the UCS, you must use our convenient barcoding system. This system includes comprehensive directions on how to categorize, label, and document the items you want to sell.
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Q: Why is the labeling process so complicated?
A: At the UCS, we are handling more than 40,000 items in a little under 38 hours. In order to make your shopping experience the quickest and easiest possible, we need to be able to get the books on the proper tables in the shortest amount of time. Our online barcoding system seeks to make the labeling process as simple as possible, but we still need a certain amount of information on each label in order to facilitate sorting.
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Q: When may I drop off the things I want to sell?
A: The drop-off hours are listed below. When you drop off your items, please be prepared to spend a few minutes with a UCS volunteer to be sure you have correctly labeled and documented your materials. We want to be sure your items can be tracked for payment!

Thursday     3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday          7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday      8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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Q: What if I don't want to wait while my items are being checked (scanned) in at drop-off?
A:  You have the option of utilizing the "Save Time Waiver." Upon your arrival at the drop-off area, the next available volunteer will have you sign the waiver. (You will need to have brought the waiver with you.) The next available volunteer at a scanning station will receive your signed master sheet and self-addressed, stamped envelope and verify your account.
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Q: When may I pick up my items that did not sell?
A: There are two time periods available for picking up items. You may pick up all your unsold items either Friday or Saturday evening. On Friday, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., you may retrieve your unsold items from the sales floor, but you must find them yourself. If you can wait until we have had an opportunity to sort through the remaining materials left after the sale closes on Saturday, you will be able to pick up your unsold items on Saturday between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. No materials will be available for pick up after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2009.
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Q: May I pick up some unsold items on Friday and others on Saturday?
A:  No, our database does not allow for multiple pick-ups.
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Q: Do I have to pick up my items at the end of the Used Curriculum Sale?
A:  Only if you want your items back. Before the convention, as you prepare your items for sale, you will designate each item for either "Pick-up" or "Donate."
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Q: What happens to unsold items designated "Donate"?
A: On Saturday, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., after the close of the sale, the hall will open for all to browse or "glean" through these donated items for those last-minute books they were not able to find or afford. Many moms have found donated items they couldn't afford and have been greatly blessed! After 6:30 p.m., all remaining items are removed by various organizations across Virginia. In years past, year several homeschool groups "gleaned" materials for use in their local communities.
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Q: If I sell items, when will I receive a check?
A: You will receive a check approximately 6-8 weeks after the convention.
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Q: How do I volunteer in the UCS?
A: We are always happy to hear from volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering in the UCS, please fill out our Volunteer Checklist, checking off the Used Curriculum Sale box and indicating the days and times you would like to serve.
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Q: Why are you no longer accepting manually labeled items?
A: In order to efficiently process the huge volume of items we have been receiving for sale, technology has had to become an integral part of the process. Handling handwritten labels is a slow process that requires more time and a lot more volunteer manpower. With the increased number of items in the sale, we are unable to accommodate the manually-labeled items—we just don't have enough time or volunteers.
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