Tips for Shoppers

Please help us make the 2008 Benefit Sale run as smoothly and safely as possible by reviewing rules and tips below.

TIPS:

  • The sale is NOT located at the museum. It is located at 8830 N. Greenview in Middleton.
  • Merchandise is not staggered or held back throughout the day.
  • We try to stay on schedule with sale entry times. Due to overcrowding in the warehouse, we may need to delay entry at various times throughout the day.
  • Don’t leave your items unattended, they will be restocked.
  • The museum will not ship, hold or take phone orders for merchandise.
  • Your cell phone may not work inside the warehouse.
  • Large bags will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Madison Children’s Museum.
  • A concession stand will be available throughout the day. These proceeds also benefit Madison Children’s Museum. RULES:
  • For safety reasons, no child under the age of 3 will be permitted. (This includes infants.)
  • No strollers, wagons, wheeled luggage pieces, or wheeled transportation devices of any kind will be permitted in the warehouse. Customers possessing these devices will be refused entrance.
  • Please do not stop in the aisle to sort merchandise as it is a safety hazard to yourself and others.
  • Do not open unsealed items.
  • There are no refunds or exchanges. Most of the items are refurbished returns and seconds that are sold “as is”. Please check the merchandise carefully before purchasing it.
  • If you leave the building, you will not be allowed to re-enter without another ticket. However, you may stay and shop as long as you like.
  • Merchandise purchased outside of the main sale will not be allowed in the warehouse; a holding area will be available.

PAYMENT:

  • Payment by cash is preferable, but Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are all accepted. Charges will appear as “Madison Children’s Museum” on your statement.
  • Gaida’s tent sale is separate - no admission ticket is required. Only cash will be accepted. Prices include tax.

DIRECTIONS TO WAREHOUSE:

From Madison, follow Highway 12/14 West (Beltline). Exit at Highway 14 West/University Avenue. At the exit ramp, turn right and head west on Highway 14. Turn right at Pleasant View Road. Head left and follow Pleasant View Road past several businesses. Turn left onto Montclair Drive and follow the road to the left as it turns into Pinehurst. Turn right onto Greenview Drive.

PARKING:

  • Free, general parking is available in the surrounding parking lots and along the streets. Do not pay to park in nearby areas.
  • Disabled parking is available in specifically designated lot. Vehicles must have a valid parking permit displayed.

NOTE: Please do not contact American Girl regarding this sale. American Girl is not responsible for the condition of the merchandise or the management of the sale.

Download and read the Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations used throughout the sale.