Pretty much everyone buying a bike should be buying a lock, lights and a helmet. Don't miss this opportunity!
Also, this is a huge marketing opportunity. Be sure to have lots of info about the programs and services that you provide. Having a form that says "If not picked up by XXXX time the bicycle will be donated to XYZ Bike Coop" could make the process go more smoothly.
In SLC we get lots of bikes that are unsold at the swap. Parts, clothing and accessories, too.
Kevin The Bicycle Collective SLC, UT
On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Scott TenBrink scott@fitnesscouncil.orgwrote:
In Jackson, Michigan, we have held a bike swap as a fundraiser for a couple years, but we're still working to grow it to a popular event. Here are a couple things that worked for us:
- charge flat fees for sellers. We charge $5 to put a bike in the
bike corral (whether it sells or not) and $10 to for a table where you can sell as much as you can fit. We charge $50 for a sponsorship, which includes promotion with the event and extra table space (great for bike shops).
- We only provide the marketplace; we aren't involved in the sale
transactions. Phone numbers are tagged to corral bikes to allow sellers to be contacted. they don't have to hang around the corral.
- Sell stuff from your shop. You'd be amazed what a bike swap
spending frenzy can get people interested in. Sell stuff that is too high-end for your programming and stuff you have way to much of (mountain bike tires).
- Sell food/drink. If you have a volunteer to do this, it is an easy
way to capture some additional revenue.
On Tue, Jan 15, 2013 at 6:51 PM, Dave Ellis enjoybikes@gmail.com wrote:
I've recently taken on turning our local bike swap into a fundraiser here in Helena, MT. Previously it's been a low turnout, low publicity affair. I'm new to really any kind of organizing, but I like my ideas and hope to glean some info from some experienced voices here. Here goes:
Commission/consignment: what percentage of a sale have folks found to be a number that doesn't turn people away? Also, a handling fee for those that don't sell their items, thinking about a per person charge, vs a per item charge i. e. bike, clothing, parts, etc. Mostly interested in bringing people in since this first year is intended more for exposure.
Pickup time for unsold items: Has anyone experienced difficulties with people not meeting a stated pickup time for items, then demanding their items back. Is this an appropriate situation for a signed waiver or legal document of some kind since some of these items have some value?
Thanks much,
dave
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