THERE ARE RULES AND EXPECTATIONS REGARDING ATTENDING THIS EVENT. Please review these rules before agreeing to attend this swap. You will be expected to follow these rules or you can be asked to leave.
How the Stuff Swap runs:
*People bring items they no longer need or use. Items MUST be in usable, and in fairly clean condition. Clothing, toys, books, media, household goods, shoes, holiday decorations, just about anything that you'd donate to Goodwill or any charity shop. When in doubt, ask! Over the counter medications and toiletries are welcome as long as they are unopened.
*EVERYONE helps sort. Items are sorted out onto labelled tables. Clothing by size, books and media, toys, etc.... This helps the "shopping" experience go faster and smoother. You can take your own items and sort them out. If you're done, you can help others sort, or you can stand/sit along the wall and wait for the swap to begin.
*When everything is sorted, (usually about a half hour after the beginning of the event) we have everyone go to the sides of the room and usually have words of welcome and guidelines, and then we all go "shopping".
*After all the trading/swapping is done, everyone helps clean up. Items are gathered, and if you are able to, we'd appreciate folks taking the leftover items to any charity of their choosing.
IMPORTANT RULES -
1. There is absolutely no "taking" or "shopping" before the "go" time. Once something is placed on a table, it belongs there until we ALL go shopping at the same time. This is to keep everything fair. It's not fair to have some folks gathering while folks are still sorting. If you are seen taking things before the "go" time, you will be asked to put it back. You will not be asked twice.
2. EVERYTHING is FREE. No sales, no money. Give freely and accept abundantly.
3. PLEASE watch your own children. Please do not let them play with the toys that are available for swapping. Please do not allow them to wander freely. We don't have childcare, so you are responsible for your own children.
4. Be polite. If someone has something in their hands, you may not snatch it away. There is no pushing or shoving. Attitudes are unnecessary. Arguing with the organizers is unacceptable. Hidden word - family
5. Everyone is welcome. You are not required to bring anything to swap. There is no minimum to donate items. However, those who donated items will be allowed a head start to shop over those who arrive empty handed.
6. YOU are responsible for knowing these rules.
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