SportSwap: Gently Used Equipment Swap and Sale
Sunday, August 27 from Noon to 3 PM
Glenview Park Center West Gym
Glenview! Let's all work together to keep used sports items out of the landfill!
The SportsSwap is a fun (and therapeutic) project that supports sustainability. It's simple:
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Gather up your gently used equipment in your garage, car/van, bedroom, or wherever.
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Drop it off between August 24th and 26th at the Glenview Park Center West Gym.
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Receive a voucher to purchase items on Sunday when you drop off items. Be sure bring the voucher on Sunday!
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Don't have anything to donate? No voucher? Not a problem. Come shop on Sunday anyway.
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Pay with vouchers or CASH. No credit cards
SPONSORS:
Greener Glenview and the Glenview Park District
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PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
Glenview Park Foundation
Drop-off Procedure for Items
WHERE AND WHEN TO DROP OFF
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Drop off at the Park Center using the west entrance of the building (facing Attea Middle School):
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Thursday 8/24: 3:00 to 7:00
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Friday 8/25: 10:00 to 2:00
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Saturday 8/26: 9:00 to Noon
Items will not be accepted on the day of the SportsSwap.
RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR DONATIONS
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After dropping off items, you will receive a voucher as “credit” for donated items donated towards the SportSwap. The amount of the voucher will vary based on the items dropped off. Recipients will be able to “swap” the voucher as credit towards items on August 27.
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Vouchers are issued based on the type of item, regardless of the original purchase price.
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Greener Glenview has the right to refuse to issue vouchers for items based on condition.
SportSwap Checkout Procedure
PRESENT VOUCHER AT CHECKOUT
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If a voucher is being used, it must be presented at checkout. Change is not given for vouchers where the voucher total exceeds the value of the items. For example, if they have a $5 voucher and “swap” it for a $1 item, they do not get $4 back.
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Cash will be accepted for non-voucher purchases.
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No credit for a lost voucher.
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Please bring a reusable bag to bag your items if you wish.
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NO DONATION OR VOUCHER?
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Not a problem. Come shop on Sunday, August 27!
Individuals who did not drop off items will still be able to shop for items at a discount on Sunday.
Bring cash! Credit cards not accepted.
Accepted Items and Prices​
Items should be “gently used” or like new. Greener Glenview will not clean or repair any item prior to the SportSwap.
Please only donate an item in a condition that YOU would be excited about if you found it at the swap!
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FOUR CATEGORIES AND PRICES
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Items are generally divided into 4 categories:
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Balls (priced at $1)
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Accessories/Miscellaneous (priced at $1)
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Shoes (priced at $5)
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Equipment (priced at $10)
Prices/voucher value varies for miscellaneous/larger items, depending on the item and condition. Please read below for details of what will be accepted.
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Note: The SwapShop is not accepting Ice hockey equipment.
BALLS: $1
ACCEPTED
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Gently used baseball, lacrosse, softball, football, basketball, soccer
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New golf, tennis, racquetball, paddleball, and pickleball (unopened in original packaging)
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NOT ACCEPTED
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Wiffle balls, Pickleballs, Bouncy balls, Frisbees, Foam balls, Inflatable balls
ACCESSORIES/MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: $1
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Shinguards (as a pair only)
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Elbow and Knee pads (as a pair only)
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Baseball/softball mitts
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Lacrosse gloves
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Football/baseball gloves
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Soccer Cones - single cones welcome, but vouchers only given for a set of 12 or more
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Bases - single bases welcome, but vouchers are only given for a set of 4 or more
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NOT ACCEPTED
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Mouthguards
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Jockstraps
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Bathing suits, Goggles, Swim caps, Snorkels, Flippers, Kickboards, Water wings
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Water toys or Pool noodles
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Dance leotards, tights
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Sports goggles/glasses
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Headbands, sweatbands, hair ties
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Water bottles
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Hockey gloves
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CLOTHING/SHOES: $5
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Size must be CLEARLY indicated!
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ACCEPTED
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Cleats for baseball/soccer/other - please remove dirt prior to drop off
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Indoor soccer shoes
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Running spikes
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Basketball sneakers/shoes
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Dance/ballet shoes
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Snowshoes
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Hiking boots
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NOT ACCEPTED
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Flip flops, aqua shoes, or regular sneakers/general athletic shoes
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Winter gloves
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The following clothing items will be accepted but for DONATION ONLY. No vouchers are to be issued.
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Park District, GBS, Glenview-based issued uniforms/jerseys ONLY
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Soccer clothing including jerseys, shorts, & socks (GPD or travel teams, multiple sets preferred)
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Coach, goalie, and referee gear
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Unused first aid kits
EQUIPMENT: $10
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ACCEPTED
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Sticks and bats - baseball bats, tennis racquets (no broken strings please), pickle and paddle ball racquets, lacrosse sticks, batting tees, field hockey sticks
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Working skateboards and longboards
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Bowling balls
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Rollerskates, in-line skates
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Non-inflatable sleds (i.e. either hard plastic or foam that is a solid piece)
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Collapsible soccer goals
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Larger chest pads i.e. football, lacrosse pads, catchers pads
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Sports backpacks - clean, no tears
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NOT ACCEPTED
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Ping pong paddles, kadima paddles, sand toys, pool toys or games, inflatable rafts, wiffleball bats, plastic golf clubs or plastic /foam hockey sticks
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Helmets
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Ice skates
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No ice hockey accessories
LARGER ITEMS
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Larger items - Please email greenerglenview@gmail.com to confirm acceptance and arrange drop off/pick up at Park Center.
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ACCEPTED
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Golf clubs - single clubs $5, set of 5 or more $25
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Pitching machines - varies
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Tumbling mats - $20
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Two- and three-wheeled scooters - $15
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Skis/snowboards - $25
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Folding/camping chairs - $10
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Tents, camping equipment, outdoor camping sleeping bags and similar - varies
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NOT ACCEPTED
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Strollers
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Bicycles, or bike trailers
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Coolers
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Basketball hoops
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Power wheels
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Trampolines
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Items that are visibly dirty or damaged
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Did We Miss Something?
Email greenerglenview@gmail.com to confirm whether your item will be accepted for the swap!