MTNside Swap FAQ’s

How do I register my items online prior to drop off?

Go to wachusett.com/swap and click the online registration form. Complete the form to register your items.

How do I know what to price my items at?

If you’re unsure of what the selling price should be on a particular item, no problem. Input the item for $1.00 and when you come through our drop off process in person we can help you finalize your prices.

How do I get paid if my items sell?

During the registration process you‘ll be asked to choose a payout method. Option #1 is COW CARD (Wachusett gift card) with a split of 90% to you and 10% to the Swap. Option # 2 is by check, with a 70% / 30% split. If you choose the COW card option, you will be issued a COW card at registration. Final totals for sold items will be loaded on to your COW card 15 days after the completion of SWAP (10/27/23). Checks will be processed 30 days from the completion of the SWAP (11/10/23).

How do I know if my items are sold during the sale?

Go to wachusett.com/swap, scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see “Watch The Status Of Your Items In The Swap”. Enter the name on your swap check-in form (that you will be given once you drop off your items), if you see a date attached to an item, that item was sold. No date listed means not sold yet.

Can I reduce the price of my items during the sale?

It is wise to put your best price forward. If you choose to change the price, for your protection we can only allow this to be done in person, with an ID to prove you are you.

How can I pick up my items if they do not sell?

Pick up for unsold items is only during specific times. Pick up times: Tuesday 10/10, 9:30AM to 7PM and Wednesday 10/11, 9:30AM to 12PM. All items left after this time will be donated to various charities. Picking up unsold items is allowed on Sunday and Monday during the sale, we’ll ask you for an ID and your original “check-in” form.

Drop off, sale and pickup hours?

See all the details at wachusett.com/swap.

What items can be sold at the Swap?

Alpine Skis: The more current the better, adults and kids, with bindings or without. 10-12 year old skis historically don’t hold much value, and in many case have “non-indemnified” bindings. We check every alpine binding that we register for age and usefulness. What does non-indemnified mean? See the explanation in the Details section below.
If you have older skis with bindings that would probably fall into the “non-indemnified” category and can’t be registered for sale, we can help you donate them to SKICHAIR.com, where they will enjoy a second life and stay out of the landfill, bring them and we’ll direct you to the SKICHAIR receptacle.
Telemark and Touring Skis: Accepted.
Nordic or XC Skis: Only more modern versions can come to Swap. Nothing with a 3pin 75mm binding will be accepted.
Snowboards: The more current the better, with or without bindings. Inspect them for damage before leaving home, decks with broken edges, delamination, or top skin breakage will not be accepted.
Snowboard Bindings: Individual pairs of bindings off a board can be accepted only when pair are zip tied together and all parts (discs, screws, washers) are present.
Alpine Boots: Boot with sellable, wearable liners and front buckle models only. Older rear entry boots, and/or liners with tears, mold, or have been invaded by rodents can be not registered. Boots that are 12-15 years old historically don’t hold any value. Boots with excessively worn soles or modified race soles cannot be accepted. We check the soles on each pair as they are registered.
Telemark and Touring Specific Boots: Will get marked at registration as to their category.
Snowboard Boots: Boots with sellable, wearable liners. Laces and BOA systems must all be intact. Liners with tears, mold, or have been invaded by rodents can be not registered.
Snowshoes: Aluminum modern snowshoes in usable condition. Strong sellers!
Helmets: Undamaged helmets with sellable and wearable liners only.
Poles: In pairs, with baskets.
Ski bags, Boot Bags, Cargo Bags, Ski Tubes, Hiking Packs: Clean and in solid usable condition.

Clothing Details
Limited to eight garments per household, so choose your best sellers. Clean, sellable winter jackets and pants that you would wear to the mountain. Insulators, winter fleece tops, and pants. Matching jackets and pants need to be registered and sold separately, as they will be separated and hung on different racks in our clothing section.

NOT OK to bring to the Swap

Damaged or Unsellable Anything: If you wouldn’t wear it, don’t bring it. Dirty, stained parkas and pants should stay at home.
Small Clothing Accessories: Thermal underwear, gloves, goggles, used socks, beanie caps, cannot be accepted.
Boot Liners that have been invaded by rodents (boots make great mouse houses).
Car Racks, Skates, hockey or other sports equipment, old 75 mm pin XC boots, bamboo XC poles, wooden snowshoes, wooden skis, skis over 15 years old.
Fur Jackets, leather jackets, dress jackets, dress sweaters, casual clothing and sportswear, winter walking boots (i.e. Bean boots). Sports logos jackets (patriots, Celtics)
Racing hand guards, racing jaw and shin guards, alpine bindings in boxes, etc., tend to get handled by hundreds of guests and parts tend to disappear. We strongly discourage registering these items for sale, as we cannot guarantee they will remain intact, and once they are no longer intact, they will not sell, and not come back to you in their original form.
Bring It and Leave It: If you have items that you want to get out of your house we offer a drop-off box for gloves, goggles, hats, and other small items that we don’t accept. We don’t register these, and don’t offer them for sale, just a venue to help you get rid of them. Drop your usable accessory items in the box and walk away!

How Much Stuff Can I Bring?

Certainly not a pickup truck load. This is a local community event, any large quantities presented for registration move you into the “dealer” category with different logistics, different payment splits and different understandings. Registering items with larger quantities than listed here, ( 8-10 or more pairs of boots, 8-10 pair or more of skis, 8-10 or more snowboards) are cause for discussion. If you think you’ll be at those levels, you’ll need to email [email protected] and discuss your situation two to three days before you plan to drop off. Clothing is limited to eight garments per household, so choose your best sellers. We reserve the right to deny entry to any item or groups of items.

Details

Alpine Bindings – What does non-indemnified mean? Each manufacturer has created a list of bindings that ski shops are not allowed to adjust, function test, or mount due to age. Any binding not on the current “indemnified” list is considered “non- indemnified” and cannot not be allowed into the swap. Most of these models are 8-12 years or older. We check all bindings upon registration against our list.

Can I sell alpine bindings not attached to skis? No. Historically these have not sold well, parts have gone missing, so if your alpine binding is not mounted on a ski, it will not be accepted.

Can I sell snowboard bindings not attached to a board? Yes, pairs of SB bindings off a board can be accepted only when zip tied together and all parts (discs and screws, washers) are present, and placed in a secure Ziplock type bag Important See *** note at the end of the page.

Can I drop off items once the sale has started? Yes, in addition to the Tuesday and Wednesday early drop off hours, we accept items up until Monday 10/9 at 1:00pm.

Can I bring my dog/pets into the sale? We love your dogs and pets as much as you do but according to the Board of Health, they cannot be allowed in the Swap building or base area spaces.

Will there be food available during the sale? Yes, a variety of food options will be available.

What is there to do for my family while I’m shopping? Saturday, Sunday & Monday the base area will offer music, Scenic SkyRides and family activities.

Can I get advice on sizing and models at the sale? We employ additional staff members from the Wachusett Mountain community to help at the Swap. As much as they are willing help, and are very enthusiastic, their knowledge is not as extensive as a MTNside staff member. It’s your job to do your homework prior to purchase and the team will do their best to give you correct sizing guidance.

Can I purchase this season’s gear and clothing during the sale? Yes, our retail store MTNside Ski & Ride will be open the same hours as the Swap and is stocked full of this seasons equipment, and staffed with our veteran crew to help you find what you need.

NOTE ***

Swap is a high volume, high traffic event. We endeavor to maintain the integrity and security of the items which you register for sale. We will work to track your items, but rely on you to tag the correct items with the correct tag and securely affix tags on your own items. You enter your items into this event at your own risk, knowing that this is a temporary venue, staffed by temporary employees, and that Wachusett/MTNside is not responsible for lost and unsold items. If you’re not comfortable leaving your items under these conditions, consider withdrawing your registration.

Good Luck at the Swap!