Go to the Sellers Account / Barcode Page and create an account.  (Everyone must create a new account each year.) Read through the instructions on the site before entering items.

For each item to be sold, enter or select:

• Title
• Type of item
• Category/Subject: Choose a subject for the item.  The list contains sub-categories only to aid you in choosing the main subject of your item.
• Grade level: listed individually pre-k through 8th grade. Grades 9-12 are listed under High School. There are also levels for “any,” “adult,” and “multiple.”
• Selling price: You are responsible for determining the price of the material. You know what you paid for resources and what you would like to get for them. Be discerning, ask a fair price, and your items will sell. Here are some pricing suggestions:
  • Bought new and current edition in good condition: 30%-50% off original price
  • Bought new and never used: 25%-35% off original price
  • Bought used: 35%-50% off used price
  • Earlier editions that are still usable and in good condition: 65% -75% off original price
  • Minimum price is $0.25
  • If you have an item that you feel does not meet the minimum pricing, you may either donate it for gleaning or gather several like items together in a bundle and price accordingly.
  • If you would like there is a space on the label where you can write in the price you paid for the item, or you could indicate the price you paid for the item inside the front cover, in pencil.
  • Ultimately, the pricing decision is yours. CHEC makes no claims or guarantees about the sale of your items.

Donations: If the item is unsold, whether you will pick it up or leave it as a donation for CHEC.  (However, any items left after the pick-up time, even those marked for pick up, will become the property of CHEC and will be disposed of by CHEC at their discretion.)

Sales Tax: Please note that the UCS is required to charge sale tax. DO NOT add this into your pricing; just be aware how tax may affect the total price to the customer.

See the list of what to sell (below on this page) for ideas.

Special instructions for labeling items with multiple pieces (such as a test booklet + an answer key): Items that come in a set or have multiple pieces MUST all have the SAME label (that means you will have to print multiples of SAME labels) and be bound together. (More instructions on binding together below in Step 4.)

Don’t miss the deadline for this!!

1. Print your labels (from the Sellers Account / Barcode Page) when you are sure that you have all of your data entered correctly. Each label will print twice. Both labels will be needed for each item.
   • Paper: White paper (please no sticky labels as they tend to ruin the books for future users)
   • Ink: Black
   • We recommend you use a new ink cartridge for best results, as the scanners will NOT pick up lightly printed or colored bar codes.
   • Improperly labeled items (light bar codes, colored paper, or handwritten labels) WILL NOT be accepted.
2. Print your Master Sheet (from the Bar Code site) and double check all entries AFTER printing your labels. If items need to be changed, added, or deleted, please do so on the database site. If you need to remove or modify an item from the list, be sure to discard any previously printed labels for that item. Then reprint the labels for the item (and also reprint your updated Master Sheet).
3. Print the UCS Sales Contract and Waiver and complete. Click here to download now.

Attach the labels:

• Attach one label securely to the FRONT-TOP-RIGHT-CORNER cover of your item. You may attach your plain white paper label with clear tape.
• Attach the second label to the inside front cover if possible. Labels for games, CDs, DVDs, and manipulatives may go on the back or bottom of item. It is important to attach the second bar code in case the first label becomes lost or damaged during the selling process
• Please do not devalue an item by using sticky labels. Labels should be easy to remove after the sale.

Keep packages together:

• Please try to keep kits or packaged items (including textbooks/answer keys/teacher guides) together with Ziploc bags or plastic/shrink wrap. (Rubber bands or string will also work.) Text and test booklets must be secured together in the manner you think easiest for customers to see your merchandise and yet be properly labeled.
• There is a space on the label to input the number of total items in your set.
• Feel free to add any additional information on your label using RED INK: such as “item 1 of 3,” “set of 5 books” or “missing one workbook,” etc. Your printed barcode label and any additional label with information should be securely on the FRONT-TOP-RIGHT-CORNER of your package.
• You are also welcome to place things in a plastic tote, but the tote will be sold with the item.

Box up:

• Pack all labeled items, by subject, into boxes that you don’t wish to have returned.

Have your paperwork ready:

• Bring your Sales Contract and Waiver AND Master Inventory List to the UCS.  They will be signed in front of a UCS volunteer before you leave your items.
• Bring a legal size or size 10 self-addressed, stamped envelope (or purchase one from the UCS for $1.00) so payment can be mailed to you after the Conference.

Items for sale are limited to like-new and gently used curriculum, fiction and non-fiction books and other materials including CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, manipulatives, games, computer software, art supplies, music supplies, globes, science equipment, maps, kits, equipment, etc. Bound copied material will not be accepted unless the original copyright information is provided on each item.

Click here to view the list of categories to sell (and download a printable version).

Not permitted: No clothing, vitamins, health products, animals, perishable items, stuffed animals, dolls, solicitations, or magazines may be sold. CHEC reserves the right to refuse any submitted items without stating a reason.

Drop off your items on Wednesday, June 14th from 7-11am at the Crowne Plaza Convention Center at the south side near the big roll-up doors.

Items you need to bring:

• Your properly labeled items, boxed in non-returnable containers, and sorted by subject when possible
• Your Master sheet
• Your Sales Contract and Waiver
• A legal size or size 10 self-addressed, stamped envelope (or purchase one from the UCS for $1.00) so payment can be mailed to you

Please be prepared to spend a few minutes with a UCS volunteer to verify that your items are present and properly labeled. Once verified, you will be asked to sign your Master Sheet and Sales Contract and Waiver to complete the check-in process.

You CAN bring your own dollies, wagons or carts, but we will also have some available for your use, and we can help you move items.

Unable to make the drop-off time? You may send your items with someone else to drop off. Simply ensure you include all items (listed above) and note if you prefer to pick up or donate unsold items. in instances of long-distance travel or time conflicts, please contact us.  We will try to accommodate you in any way we can.

You may pick up your leftover/unsold items at the times listed above in the schedule (for Unsold Curriculum Pickup).

Any items not picked up when pick-up time ends on Saturday become the property of CHEC and will be disposed of at CHEC’s discretion.

UCS volunteers may or may not be available to help you carry out your materials. Please bring your own helper to transport your materials from the pick-up location to your vehicle.

A check for your sale proceeds will be mailed to you approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference. As a seller, you receive 60% of your total sales. (CHEC receives 40%.) Volunteers who serve 4+ hours receive an additional 5%. (Learn more here about volunteering.)

The check will be mailed in the self-addressed, stamped envelope which you provided at drop off. Payments will not be made directly to you at the conference.

A check for your sale proceeds will be mailed to you approximately 6-8 weeks after the conference. As a seller, you receive 60% of your total sales. (CHEC receives 40%.) Volunteers who serve 4+ hours receive an additional 5%. (Learn more here about volunteering.)

The check will be mailed in the self-addressed, stamped envelope which you provided at drop off. Payments will not be made directly to you at the conference.