Our second swap meet, cleverly titled SWAP Meet II, is scheduled to take place nearly one week from now. Maybe you came to our first swap, or maybe this is your first one. Either way, it's time to get some of those burning questions answered.
When is the swap?
May 19th from 5pm–8pm at THE OTTAWA TAVERN.
The Ottawa Tavern?
Yes. We've moved to The Ottawa Tavern.
Will there be a cover?
The cover for this event is $5 with 5+ items and $7 with fewer.
We're charging a little bit more this time, but 100% of our door proceeds are being donated to the YWCA Northwest Ohio. Again, that's 100%.
I'm a dude. Is this for me?
Yes! Yes yes yes yes yes!
YES.
So how is this thing gonna work?
Essentially you bring gently used clothing that you're willing to give to a new home. Maybe it's something you forgot to take back to a store, or the return policy wouldn't let you. Maybe it's just something that doesn't fit anymore. As long as it's in good condition, we'll take it, put it on a rack, and let everyone roam freely, shopping for gently used clothes. If you like something, TAKE IT!
Define "good condition."
As Miss Jordan likes to say, "Don't bring it if you would paint your house in it."
Here are some rules regarding your items, as stated on our event page:
1. Acceptable items to bring include gently used clothing, shoes, accessories (jewelry, scarves, gloves, handbags, hats). No undergarments, sports equipment, perfume samples, etc.
2. Only bring items you are absolutely certain SOMEONE will want. Bring it because you want to see it on someone’s body, not in a donation bin. If you know it’s awful, do not swap it!
3. The Swap Team has the right to deny presentation of any item we see as unfit for the event. We promise we will use the utmost discretion when doing so. No, this is not about your taste, it's about bringing something that is falling apart, dirty, etc.
What's the deal with the Cocktail Hour?5. Try to keep the items as in-season as possible. Please try to bring only spring and summer items.
During the first hour of our event, we'll be having a Cocktail hour, which will give us a bit of time to get all the clothes coming through the door on racks for your viewing pleasure.
Of course we're bringing back the Signature SWAPtails, this time going by the names The Robert Redford and The Jane Fonda.
Ok, I'm in. Is there a limit to how many items I can bring?
NO! Last time even we had a tough time keeping it down to just eight items, so this time we want everyone to bring all they can! Just be sure to bring everything ON HANGERS. This helps us to get everything on the racks more quickly.
But I can only take the same amount of things that I brought, right?
Another no! Even if you don't bring anything, you're welcome to take clothes home with you. We want everyone to experience the magic of the swap, even if that means you didn't technically swap anything.
Bottom line: why should I come?
Not only is this an exciting community event, but it's also for charity. The YWCA runs many programs not only pertaining to battered women and violence but also youth development, health, housing, and child care.
Aside from the Signature SWAPtails, we're going to have entertainment from Angela Perley and DJ Simplicity, and our ever-popular photobooth from Christie Materni/Materni Media.
At the end of the night, we're going to do a raffle for two baskets filled with goodies from local vendors. One for a lady, and one for a gent. These vendors include Jupmode, Devicious!, QQ Kitchen, David Broadway Salon, The Ottawa Tavern, and more!
Well, that and you can take ALL THE CLOTHES YOU WANT.
And we promise to have you home before Mad Men and/or Game of Thrones ;)
There you have it. A slew of FAQs. Have more? Feel free to ask here or over at our Facebook page (link up top in the side bar)!
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