2024 Team Afton Ski Swap
@ Afton Alps:
OCTOBER 4, 5 & 6
Sale Hours:
Friday, October 4th: 5:30 - 9pm*
Saturday, October 5th: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, October 6th: 10am - 3pm
*First Tracks Friday from 4pm - 5:30pm ($20)
2024 Team Afton SWAP Quick Facts
Sellers Item Registration
Beginning September 1, items to be sold can be registered online by creating a profile on the MyCM Team Afton Seller Swap Page. It is best to pre-tag items before drop-off, as you are able. Please see equipment standards and more about the selling process in FAQs below.
Item Drop-Off
Drop off any items to be sold during check-in hours:
- Sunday, September 29th from 4-8pm
- Tuesday, October 1 from 3-7pm
- Wednesday, October 2 from 3-7pm
- Thursday, October 3 from 3-6pm
- Friday, October 4 from 11am-3pm
Any unsold items not picked up between 11am - 7pm Monday, October 7 will be donated. No exceptions.
Appropriate payment for sold items will come within a month of the end of the sale.
2024 Ski Swap
All are welcome to shop at the 2024 Team Afton Ski Swap during our public hours listed above. Come enjoy the deals on ski, snowboard, and winter gear for all ages, as well as take part the Festival atmosphere, featuring live music, food, drinks, and more! There's something for the whole family! More details at aftonalps.com.
FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE SELLING PROCESS:
Systems of registering your items open September 1.
Like most other ski swaps in the area, we offer a mark-your-equipment-at-home-and-bring-it-in system. Utilizing the state of the art consignment technology from My Consignment Manager (MyCM), follow our detailed guide to get your gear ready - starting now!
You will enter all of your items at home and then all you have to do is drop them off with their tags during one of our designated drop-off times (support with tagging is available upon drop-off, as needed). We charge a $2 fee per item checked in (up to 10 items, over 10 no additional fee). Per item sold, you will receive 77% of the price, while 23% will go to Team Afton Alpine Race Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting youth ski racing.
Click here for detailed instructions on how to sell your items!
FAQ
ABOUT THE SWAP
What kind of items will I find at the SWAP?
New and used ski and snowboard equipment, accessories, winter apparel, and outerwear for adults and children. This includes all types and sizes of skis (race, twin tips, all-mountain, powder), bindings, ski boots and poles. Snowboards, bindings, and boots. Helmets, goggles, ski clothing, jackets, ski pants, parkas, speed suits, outerwear and more!
Sellers have the option to discount their items on Sunday! You could save an extra 25%
Do I have to sell something to come to the SWAP?
Definitely not! Whether you are a veteran, or new to the sport, this is a great place to get your equipment! No need to register equipment to sell to shop. All are welcome. Mark your calendars!
What brands will you have?
Our inventory will vary because many items are used. However we do have a variety of dealers participating. The brands are really too numerous to list, but in the past have included: Columbia, Patagonia, Spyder, Descente, The North Face, Mountain Hardware, Oakley, Burton, Merrell, and Marker. Atomic, Rossignol, Fischer, K2, Head, Nordica, Dynastar, Blizzard, Elan, Hart, Kastle, Salomon, Volkl, Lange, Tecnica, Tyrolia, Marker and Look for alpine ski equipment. Burton, K2, Ride, Lib Tech, Gnu, CAPiTA, Forum, DC, Rome, and Rossignol for snowboard equipment.
Who sells items at the sale?
Both individuals and vendors also sell equipment at the sale. Individuals most often sell on consignment lightly used, outgrown or no longer needed ski and snowboard equipment. Our vendors include several leading retail ski and snowboard shops and dealerships, who are selling new or gently used items at incredible discounts.
Some of our dealers have historically included:
Hoigaard’s | Wayne's | Fitzharris | Hi Tempo | Joe’s Sporting Goods
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and all major credit cards. Please, no personal checks.
SELLING AT SWAP
How do I sell my items?
Beginning September 1st - You will register for a free account, login and start entering your items!
How much is it to sell my items at SWAP?
There is a $2 fee per item (up to 10 items, over 10 no additional fee) to be listed which is due at the time of drop off. When your item(s) sells you receive 77% of the price. 23% goes to Team Afton.
When can I drop off my items?
Individual do not need to select a specific time to drop of items. You can come any time during our times listed below:
Sunday, September 29th from 4-8pm
Tuesday, October 1st from 3-7pm
Wednesday, October 2nd from 3-7pm
Thursday, October 3rd from 3-6pm
Friday, October 4th from 11am-3pm
Shops/reps check-in by appointment Monday through Thursday. Monday check-ins preferred.
**Any unsold items not picked up by 7pm on Monday will be donated.
Does equipment have to meet certain standards?
Yes. Equipment must meet minimum acceptable standards set by the Team Afton SWAP Committee. In short, very old skis will not sell and are not likely to have the bindings indemnified. Manufacturers will not stand behind non-indemnified bindings and ski shops will probably refuse to work on them. There is a partial list here of indemnified (seen to be acceptable) bindings.
Equipment found to be damaged or in bad repair may be removed from the sale. Clothing must be clean and in good condition. We reserve the right to reject any unsafe, broken or outdated items.
How do I know if my item(s) sold?
You can track your sales via your MyCM account. Check your account after 5pm on Sunday. If all of your items have sold we will e-mail a check to you at the address you used for your MyCM account. If you have items that did not sell you will need to return to Afton Alps during pick up times TBD on Sunday evening and/or Monday. Any items not picked up by 8pm on Monday will be donated.
What if I can’t pick up my items?
Any unsold items not picked up by 7pm on Monday will be donated. No exceptions. Donated items from the swap are given to local organizations that provide winter opportunities for youth and adaptive athletes.
How should I price my items?
HERE IS A GENERAL PRICING GUIDE.
We cannot offer in-person pricing at the time of drop off, however if you have specific questions you can email us with details (include a picture of item/defects) and we will help the best we can! clubadmin@teamafton.com
Our goal is to sell your item at a price you’re comfortable with. Some people are selling to declutter and are less concerned with price, while others are upgrading equipment and want a fair price for their good used equipment. We want to help you find the price that works for you.
With that in mind, here are some general guidelines:
- Most shoppers at our swap are looking for a great deal. They may not necessarily be looking for equipment, but they are stopping by to see what's available. They may only buy if something really jumps out at them.
- We sell a lot of junior skis. Ski and Snowboard equipment for children around age 12 and under is plentiful, both new and used. It’s not uncommon to see used boots for $25 and skis/boards for $50 or less for this age group.
- Adult equipment that is not high-end is worth about half of its new cost if it is in good shape and not more than 5 years old.
- Adult equipment that is more than 7 years old, or is in poor condition, will not sell unless priced very aggressively. Think under $50. We do ask that if your equipment is broken in any way that you do not attempt to place it for sale.
- True racing skis and poles are generally popular due to many club racers, high school racers and adult league racers. A race ski in good condition that is reasonably new can go for up to 75% of its original price. Of course, the best deals will sell fast, but as the sale progresses, the supply dwindles with demand remaining.
- Used Clothing & Jackets have to be priced very aggressively. The only exception is for GS racing suits which can be sold for $100+ if in good shape and within 3 years old.
- Helmets may be placed for sale if they’re not damaged. A generic snow sports helmet should be priced around $20 it is in good shape. A racing helmet that is in good shape can be priced around $50+. (Race helmets may need to be FIS compliant)
