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Frederick Ski Swap


Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 9 am - 2 pm

Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 9 am - noon

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The Great Frederick Fairgrounds - Building 14
797 E. Patrick St. | Frederick, MD 21701
  • Swap Expert
Whether you're a first timer or an expert, winter is coming and we have things you want!

BE A BUYER

BE A SELLER

BUYERS: FREE ADMISSION

Please note: No food, drinks, or personal equipment allowed inside the building while shopping.

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Shop the Region’s Largest Ski & Snowboard Consignment Sale

Whether you're headed to Frederick or Baltimore, you'll find unbeatable deals at Maryland’s Premier Ski Swaps—a massive consignment event featuring new, pre-owned, and leased gear for skiing and snowboarding.

What’s for Sale:

  • Equipment: Skis, Snowboards, Bindings, Boots, Poles

  • Apparel: Jackets, Pants, Base Layers, Gloves, Snow Boots

  • Accessories: Helmets, Goggles, Bags, Packs, and More

  • Brands You Love: North Face, Patagonia, Burton, Oakley, Helly Hansen, Spyder, Obermeyer, Marmot, 686, Under Armour, Uggs, Sorels

  • Sizes: Toddler 4T through Adult 2XL

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Come for the Gear, Stay for the Style

Whether you're gearing up for the slopes or just want that cozy mountain-town style, you'll find a huge selection of stylish outerwear and cold-weather essentials—all at amazing prices.

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Insider Tip: Come Prepared

Try before you buy! Wear leggings or shorts under your clothes and bring socks to try on boots.

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Who’s Selling?

  • Outdoor stores from MD, PA, and DC bringing demos, special pricing, and lease returns

  • Individual consignors offering gently used gear and apparel

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Payment Info

We accept: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Venmo
A 3.5% service fee applies to credit card and Venmo payments (Venmo is a business account)

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Sell Your SnowRider Gear
Become a Consignor

Turn your gently used or new ski and snowboard gear into cash!
Consign with Frederick Ski Swap or Baltimore Ski Swap and keep 80% of the sale price.

  • 20% commission paid on sold items

  • Checks mailed within 2 weeks after the sale ends

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Unsold Item Policy

You must pick up unsold items at the assigned date/time listed on the first page of the MCS software—unless you’ve chosen to donate.
Items not picked up will become property of Swap.Expert.
We cannot store or return items after the sale.

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Tag Your Items at Home
Be Ready for Drop-Off

  • You’ll need a computer, printer, and white cardstock (no colored paper)

  • Tag each item individually (don’t group items like goggles with helmets)

  • Tags go on the item, not the box

  • Boot boxes should be left at home

  • Limit: 24 items per consignor
    (Retailers or those with more—email us before registering)

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Use the Correct MCS Software:

Each sale has its own registration system—tags do not transfer between swaps. Be sure to choose the right one:

 
Steps to Create Tags:

  1. Click the link for the swap you’re consigning to

  2. Click ➜ JOIN

  3. Fill in your contact info (all sale settings are pre-set)

  4. Consent to the rules and check the box for email notifications

  5. Check your email for your ID and Password (save info on phone)

  6. Log in again and click ➜ Consignor → Add Items

  7. Add Items in the template. Describe item, brand, color, size, etc

    • Use drop down list or type in information

    • Default price is $5—be sure to review your pricing

  8. Print your tags

    • Tape tags to hard items (skis/snowboards)

    • Use safety pins or tagging guns for soft goods

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Bring to Drop-Off & Pick-Up:

  • Two (2) printed copies of your item list

  • From the MCS site, click ➜ Consignor → List Items → Print Items

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Consignment Rules

  • Items must be clean, with all zippers/buttons working

  • Only ski/snowboard-related items

  • All items are subject to inspection and may be refused

  • Prices cannot be changed once submitted

  • Items cannot be removed early before the pickup date

  • Bindings must be on the industry indemnity list

    • Generally, bindings 8 years or newer are accepted

    • Vintage/collectibles may be marked as non-working

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We Do NOT Accept:

  • Outdated clothing (except vintage)

  • Scarves, hats

  • Equipment not on the indemnity list

  • Items we know will not sell

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