Frequently Asked Questions

When does the sale start?

The Ashland Ski & Gear Swap is open to the public Saturday (December 2nd) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday (December 3rd) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where is the sale?

The Ashland Ski & Gear Swap takes place inside the Rogue River Room in the Stevenson Union at Southern Oregon University.

I have items I’d like to sell. How do I do that?

You must register your items online by visiting our Seller Page and following the instructions. After registering, you must drop off your items during our drop off times:

Thursday, November 30th: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 1st: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

How much does it cost to register items to sell during the swap?

The cost to register is $1.00 per item on the sales floor. If your item sells, you will receive 80% of the sale price.

I would like to volunteer at the Ski Swap. How do I sign up?

We love volunteers. Please fill out our volunteer form >>>

Is there a pre-sale for volunteers?

Yes, volunteers who sign up to work four or more hours are welcome to attend our pre-sale, which takes place on Friday between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. This sale is for volunteers only.

How will I know if my items have sold?

You can log in at the end of each sale day to see the status of your sale items. View our Seller Status page to login.

What forms of payment are accepted at the Ski Swap?

On Thursday and Friday we only accept cash for gear check-in. On Saturday and Sunday we accept cash, credit, and debit cards. Sorry, we cannot accept checks.

Can I return items that are purchased at the Ski Swap?

No, all sales are final and no returns can be accepted.

Darn. My items did not sell. When can I pick them up?

Your items can be picked up on Sunday between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. To make other arrangements, please contact us.

If my items do not sell, can I donate them to the Outdoor Program?

Yes, please make a note of your preference while registering your items.

If I donate my gear to the S.O.U. Outdoor Program, is my donation tax deductible?

Unfortunately, no. Due to the archaic empire that is Southern Oregon University, donations made directly to the Southern Oregon University Outdoor Program are not tax deductible. To make a tax-deductible donation, please visit the Southern Oregon University Foundation.

I heard that the Ski & Gear Swap is going to be awesome this year. Is this true?

Yes, this year will be the most awesome ski and gear swap ever.