Another SWAPSIES!

The date is set for our next fantastic Swapsies event. Spread the word, tell you friends...Its Saturday the 10th of December! Once again at the Bega Scouts Hall, Gipps st Bega. Look out for fliers in and around Bega and be sure to read the revised details of how it all works, below.

We look forward to seeing our regulars again and hope to see lots of new faces too!

So what exactly is Swapsies?

Swapsies is an event that encourages the simple notion to swap instead of shop for a greener world and a greater wardrobe! Swapsies facilitates the exchange of clothing and accessories donated by participants in the form of a fashion swapping event.

What types of items can be exchanged?

The event will attract all kinds of garments from designer wear to good quality basic garments. Placed together in the context of the exchange, a fab little black dress from a basic label is of equal ‘value’ to a designer frock because the exchange is not about branding but individual styling and recycling.

Items to be swapped will be screened for quality prior to or on the day of the event. Please, no daggy trakky daks or holes.

What about my un-swapped items?

The bands issued on the day with item numbers clearly marked are only valid for the day of the exchange. If you don’t walk away with the same number of items you came in with…

We suggest that you:

• Grab some garments to swap at the next event.
• Simply revel in the extra wardrobe space.
• Choose something for someone as a gift (Christmas is coming up soon!)
• Or just be happy in knowing that your old wears went to a good home.

We always love to hear your feedback on improving the swapping experience.

Where do the leftover clothes go?

Items that are not re-homed will be donated to local charities up and down the Sapphire Coast or they will be carried over to the next Swapsies event. However, we strongly recommend grabbing items to fill your quota as suggested above so you can swap them next time.

What does the $7 entry fee cover?

All monies taken will be put towards venue hire and minimal administration costs with surplus being donated to local charities and not for profit organizations. Such organizations may include Clean Energy for Eternity, WIRES, Women’s Resource Centre and Nardy House with the final decision being made post event.

Who can swap?
Guys, girls and children of all ages, shapes and sizes. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Can I still come even if I don't have anything to swap?
YES! We have arranged a time slot at the end of the event that enables patrons who don't have anything to swap to come along and take as much as they like for only the cost of entry!

What to swap

All well-kept wearable pieces and accessories that are ready for a new life are welcome. Keep in mind that quality is key to making Swapsies a success for everyone!

These guidelines will assist you to choose items from your wardrobe that will become a new treasure for someone else.

• Items likely to be valued by others
• Free of faults or with minor faults that are easy to repair (e.g. a missing button is ok, but not a dirty great tear)
• No longer your favourites, you must be emotionally detached! (If you value the item too much, sell it on ebay.)
• We cannot swap garments that are straying too far from perfect or are incomplete. Clothes can't be missing a sleeve or have big stains on them (concessions are made for vintage wear)
• Items for women, men and children
• Garments clean and folded or pressed
• Garments not pilled, stained or smelly
• Undergarments and swimwear will not be items included in the swapping process.

How the swap will work

• You can swap up to 15 items of clothing, including hats, scarves, belts and shoes in good condition.
• We screen garments prior to the event or at the door to maintain quality.
• Check-in process can take up to 30 minutes at the start of each exchange event and so pre-event drop offs are strongly encouraged.
• Patrons who take advantage of the pre-event drop off option are entitled to enter SWAPSIES via the VIP line and not wait in any long queues.
• After checking in, you will receive a pass that will show how many items you are able to 'buy' for what you have swapped.
• The exchange works on a one-for-one system. So if you bring 15 items, you may swap 15 items!
• Once you are checked in and have been issued your pass, you will then be able to enter and browse the Swapsies marketplace and start shopping!

Only 5 days to go!

Only 5 days to go until our second Swapsies! We are very excited and are expecting another great turn out for this awesome event. Pre event drop offs are slowly rolling in and those who are organised will have the advantage of skipping the queues on the day! This is highly recommended as you don't want to miss out on a great find! Also, please remember to bring quality items that you honestly feel someone else would be happy with or you might be disappointed with rejected items from the screening process.

And...don't forget that the Bega drop off point has changed from Bega Health Foods to Tribal Interiors.

We look forward to sharing another great clothing exchange event with all you environmentally conscious and fashionable people of the Bega Valley!

See you there!!!

Changes to Winter Swapsies

Our Winter Swapsies event has been locked in for Saturday the 23rd of July from 9.30am - 1.30pm at the Bega Scouts Hall, Gipps st Bega! Make sure you write this date in your diaries as it is only 3 and a half weeks away!

We have made some changes to fine tune things and make the event run as smoothly as possible. Please read through these so you are aware of the differences from last time.

The entry fee is now $7.
Drop off location in Bega has moved to Tribal Interiors, which is just down from sportspower at 239 Carp st. Also there is no longer a Tilba drop off point. Abraxas Merimbula will still be collecting, as will Carly in Cobargo-please call to arrange a time- 64936822.
The amount of items exchangeable has been reduced to 15.
Pre-event drop offs and on the day screenings will both start at 9.30am, the advantage of pre event drop offs is that you will be on our "VIP" list and will go straight through to the "shop" and not have to wait in any queues!
The exchange will be seperated into two sections and you will only be able to swap adults clothing for adults clothing and kids for kids.
And....this time we are introducing an after event special where if you don't have anything to swap, you can come along at 12.30pm and sort through our leftovers and take as much as you like, with entry fee still being applicable.

If you are new to Swapsies or to refresh your memory, scroll down and read all the details of how the event works and if you have any queries or suggestions, please feel free to contact Sara or Carly-
Sara- camandbear@virginbroadband.com.au
Carly- carly.mcmahon80@gmail.com

We look forward to sharing another awesome, ethical, green and fun event with you!

Swapsies Returns!

After the great success of our first mass clothng exchange event in December 2010, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a " Winter Swapsies".
We are very excited as there has been such a lot of wonderful feedback about our first Swapsies and it seems there are a lot of people in and around the Bega Valley who are keen to support this concept.
Now we just need to spread the word.......the more people we get involved, the more clothes there will be to choose from, and the more exciting it will be for everyone!

So now is the time to go through that wardrobe and think "If i haven't worn this in over a year, chances are i'm not going to".... and swap it for something you will wear!

Date of event is to be advised, but at the moment we are thinking late July sometime, so watch this space!