2026 Biennial Metalsmith’s Garage Sale

VENDORS AND TOOLS WANTED

Sell Your own stuff
Sell it for me

ABOUT :

Every other year, Alloy hosts a garage sale designed for metalsmiths and jewelers ready to clear the bench and cash in. Clean out the box in the basement. Break up with the tools collecting dust. We all hoard a little—but some of it deserves a second life.

In 2024, 150+ motivated buyers showed up, and vendors sold over 80% of their inventory within the first two hours. We market heavily across local and Midwest jewelry communities to bring the right crowd: jewelers, studio owners, makerspaces, and serious hobbyists actively looking to buy.

In 2026 we’re partnering with Mildred’s, Jess Rogers, and the Crossroads Flea—expanding outdoors and tapping into an even larger audience.

Run your own table or let us handle the selling. One day only. Sunday, May 10, 9–3.

Selling Options:

  • It’s your stuff and you want to sell it. We will simply provide the venue and marketing. You will handle everything else.

    Next Step

    How It Works

    • $50 / per table - no limit on the number of tables you can rent

    • At signup, you may upload up to 5 photos for use in event marketing and promotion.

    • You run your own sales and process your own payments.

    • You keep 100% of your revenue. Alloy’s only fee is the table rental.

    Seller Note: Sales tax is not required for items sold at a garage sale.

  • This is the most hands-off option. You don’t have to do a thing, we will take care of it all. If your collection is large enough we would even be willing to come and pick it up.

    Next Step

    How It Works

    Alloy reviews and prices your items fairly (typically ~½ of new retail). We will tag everything with your seller ID and handle all sales and day-of logistics.

    Consignment Split

    • Drop off by April 1st: 60% YOU / 40% Alloy

    • Drop off between April 1st and May 1st: 50% YOU / 50% Alloy

    After the Sale

    We will make sure your consignment check is mailed to you within 2 weeks of sale completion. If you have any unsold items you may pick them up after the event, or we will always welcome your donation.

  • You’ve done the prep. Everything’s organized and priced. You just can’t show up on sale day. We can handle the selling part for you.

    Next Step

    How It Works

    We will tag everything with your seller ID and handle all sales and day-of logistics.

    Consignment Split

    • Drop off by April 1st: 80% YOU / 20% Alloy

    • Drop off between April 1st and May 1st: 70% YOU / 30% Alloy

    Pricing Guidelines

    • $1–$10 → price in $1 increments

    • Over $10 → price in $5 increments

    After the Sale

    We will make sure your consignment check is mailed to you within 2 weeks of sale completion. If you have any unsold items you may pick them up after the event, or we will always welcome your donation.

Sell Your own stuff
Sell it for me

Meet your hosts:

Alloy is a West Bottoms based metalsmithing community and shared studio. Its a space were jewelers of ALL levels connect, learn, and create through workshops, mentorship, events, and collaborative practice.

Alloy: A Metalsmithing Community

Crossroads Flea is a monthly Sunday market in the Crossroads Arts District showcasing 40+ local farmers, bakers, makers, and vintage dealers. It’s a curated space to shop and connect with the creative community in your neighborhood.

CrossRoads Flea

Jess Rogers is a multidisciplinary artist-organizer and event producer whose work fosters community engagement and opportunities for makers, from curated markets to collaborative creative projects. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend checking out her dance party for the she’s, gay’s, and they’s, Cougar Club.

Jess Rogers

Mildred’s is a beloved, family-run Kansas City café known for strong coffee, scratch-made baked goods, and some of the city’s most reliable breakfast and lunch staples. It’s an easy, welcoming neighborhood spot, equal parts great food and good community energy. Get the breakfast burrito! You won’t regret it.

Mildred’s