Ski Swap
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 16th, 2024
6202 Bloomington Road
Fort Snelling, MN 55111
EASY PARKING!!
The Minnesota Youth Ski League (MyXC) is pleased to host this big event, open to the entire public. The sale is being held as a fundraiser and provides skiers, of all sizes and ages, the opportunity to sell outgrown and little used equipment and clothing, while finding some of the best deals around on new and used equipment.
"...we were so impressed with the swap. It was so well organized. We received excellent help from your volunteers and are truly grateful!"
"...I really appreciate how organized the sale was and the pre-communication was excellent."
"...Wow! You guys are organized!!"
"...I just wanted to let you know how awesome the whole thing was. The volunteers were amazing and SO helpful."
How to Sell
The following merchandise is considered appropriate for this sale:
- cross-country skis, boots, bindings and poles (current binding systems only unless on wooden skis)
- ski specific clothing
- roller skis
- waxing irons, benches and other waxing paraphernalia
- Please
- NO backcountry, downhill or snowboard equipment
- NO snowshoes
- NO bicycles or biking gear/clothes
- NO small expensive items (such as fancy ski wax or sunglasses)
- NO broken equipment (you can donate it)
- NO valuable two-part clothing items (such as ski suits selling for more than $30; they are very hard to keep together during the sale. You can price them separately if desired)
How to Sell:
Consider attending the Pre-sell event on November 9th, 2024 if you have NNN Youth equipment to sell. We will buy your equipment and pay you on the spot.
It is helpful if you pre-register! But we will also take walk-ins. If you want to donate your items, you do NOT need to register as a seller.
Step 1: Clean your closets and garage and figure out what you want to sell. Try on boots. See our sizing recommendations. Clean equipment (no kick wax or mud).
Step 2: Fill out the Seller Registration form and we will send you the item intake spreadsheet.
Step 3: Complete the items spreadsheet and send to info@myxc.org by Thursday midnight. If you miss the deadline, still send the spreadsheet and bring a printed copy with you to drop off.
Send pictures to info@myxc.org if you need pricing advice.
It is very important to indicate whether or not your unsold items will be donated to MyXC. You can indicate this item by item
Step 4: Equipment Drop off (more options this year).
PreSale at the MyXC Warehouse
2425 E 25th St, Mpls 55406
2425 E 25th St, Mpls 55406
**Saturday Nov 9th, 11-1pm
Bring equipment for drop off to Base Camp
**Friday Nov 15th 5-7pm
**Saturday Nov 16th 7:30-8:30am
Step 5: If you have equipment that you want back if it does not sell, it must be picked up Saturday 2:00 -2:30pm. We will record the items that you retrieve. Note that this is a short window and we encourage you to donate unsold items to expedite our clean up process.
Step 6: We will mail commission checks and a report within ten days. We will NOT issue checks the day of the sale. MyXC retains 15% of the price of sold items.
- Tips on selling high end skis ($100+).
- Skis must be clean of all kick and glide wax.
- Skis with bindings sell better.
- A piece of tape with the flex range (or your body weight) is very helpful.
- About Pilot boots and skis
- The SNS Pilot binding system is phased out. You can attempt to sell Pilot items cheaply, but you are required to donate them if they don't sell. We will attempt to find a high school team that will take this equipment.
How to Pre-Sell
Pre-Sell Event for Youth NNN Equipment:
If you have items outside of these parameters you have two options:
If you have items outside of these parameters you have two options:
1. Donate them to MyXC
2. Register to sell at the Swap
Donate
- At the MyXC Warehouse any Wednesday Sept - Nov, 1:30-4:00pm (please email amy@myxc.org to confirm warehouse hours)
- At the MyXC Warehouse on Saturday Nov 9th 11am-1pm
- At Base Camp on Friday November 15th from 5:00-7:00pm
- At Base Camp on Saturday November 16th 7:30 - 9:00am
- By appointment anytime of year (info@myxc.org)
How to Buy
How to Buy:
- We will have a ticket lottery and require the purchase of a timed ticket ($3.00 per person). Everyone over the age of 2, needs a ticket to enter the swap.
- We keep track of attendee names
Ticket Sales for Swap Entry
- There will be a ticket lottery (Lottery sign up will be Monday October 21st - Thursday Nov 7th).
- One person PER FAMILY should fill out the lottery form
- On Nov 8th, you will be given a password to buy tickets. Tickets are $3.00 per person. Everyone entering the swap needs a ticket.
- On Monday Nov 11th the remaining tickets will go on Sale. Check back here and on Facebook for the status of ticket sales.
- You will purchase a ticket for an exact time. You can enter at that time or later.
- We have varied shopping groups (youth, high school and adult), so don't despair if you have a later ticket.
- Swap hours are 9am - 12:30pm
- NOTE: If you are shopping for a team (multiple kids that are not related to you), we ask that you do not enter until one hour before the end of the sale.
Do some homework, please
- We will be posting "How-to-Shop" info before the swap
- Know the height, weight and shoe size of those you are shopping for (even if they are there)
- Print and/or study our sizing guide
- If you are trying to match a binding type, please bring a picture of the boot bottom or binding you are trying to match
- If you are a junior skier, talk to your ski coach about what they want you to buy
We take credit cards, but prefer checks (helps us save on processing fees).
Binding Types
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Swap Schedule
Friday Nov 15th Base Camp
5:00-7:00pm Equipment drop-off (Seller and Donations)
Saturday Nov 16th Base Camp
7:30-8:30am Donation and Seller Drop-off
7:30-8:30am Donation and Seller Drop-off
9:00-12:30pm Junior/Adult/Youth Swap (timed ticket entry)
2:00-2:30 Seller pickup of unsold equipment. Unclaimed items are donated to MyXC.
2:00-2:30 Seller pickup of unsold equipment. Unclaimed items are donated to MyXC.
Summary of Important Pre-Swap Dates
Thu Nov 7th Ticket Lottery Application deadline
Fri Nov 8th Passwords emailed for Swap Ticket Sales in three rounds
Sat Nov 9th Pre-sell Event for youth NNN equipment. Equipment Dropoff.
Mon Nov 11th Direct Ticket Sales begin (tickets left after lottery)
Thu Nov 14th Seller Pre-registration deadline (not require, but really helps)
Sat Nov 9th Pre-sell Event for youth NNN equipment. Equipment Dropoff.
Mon Nov 11th Direct Ticket Sales begin (tickets left after lottery)
Thu Nov 14th Seller Pre-registration deadline (not require, but really helps)
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GearWest
Fitzharris Ski and Sport
FinnSisu
Pioneer Midwest
New Moon Ski Shop
New Moon Ski Shop
Salomon
Atomic
Atomic
Madshus
Willow Wrap
Willow Wrap
North Star Ski Touring Club
and more...
Contact Amy for information on how to participate.
Volunteering:
We need lots of volunteers to make this event a success. Volunteers will get a t-shirt, food throughout the day and an early shopping window.
Sign up to Volunteer
We need lots of volunteers to make this event a success. Volunteers will get a t-shirt, food throughout the day and an early shopping window.
Sign up to Volunteer
Questions:
If you have questions or would like more information -- contact Amy.