How It Works

Below please find general information about how you can get the most out of your Event Leftovers account. If you don’t see the answer to your question(s), please contact us directly at info@eventleftovers.com.

How does Event Leftovers work?
Event Leftovers is an online marketplace to buy and sell event-related items, both new and gently used. Registration is free and it is free to post. There is a service fee assessed to the seller once an item sells of 4.5% of the sale price (excluding shipping). That’s it. There are no additional mandatory fees.

All transactions are handled on a secure platform through Paypal. Event Leftovers does not keep any credit card information.

We are not a wholesale party supply store. We are dedicated to providing a third party market for the event industry for both event professionals and nonprofessionals. The service fee of 4.5% is an introductory fee offered during the start-up phase. All posts made during this start-up phase will be honored at this rate even after the rate changes.

Who can sell and buy?
Anyone can sell and buy on Event Leftovers. The site is designed for both event professionals (event planners, florists, venues, party stores, etc.) and nonprofessionals (anyone that organizes a party for themselves, family or friends - from weddings to birthday parties).  For sellers, this is your opportunity to create an additional revenue stream and unload items in your garage, warehouse, office and store. For buyers, this is your opportunity to find the best deals and tremendous variety.

How to buy:
You do not need to register to perform a search; however, you do need to register to make any purchases. You will need a PayPal account upon registration (if you do not have one, the Registration process will help you set one up). You are responsible to pay the seller directly. If you live in the same city as the seller, you may be able to pick up the item directly to avoid a shipping cost (the pick up option is designated by the seller). Additionally, some sellers waive the shipping cost entirely.

If you are interested in multiple items from various sellers, you will need to make separate transactions for each posted item(s) through PayPal.

You can contact the seller to ask questions, rate the seller, and review his/her user profile.

As the buyer, you are only charged the price for the item(s) and shipping (if applicable), there are no service fees.

How to sell:
You will need to register to post any items for sale. You can post your item(s) in the Regular Listing or Premium Listing positions. By selecting Premium Listing, you are guaranteeing the highest level of exposure for your post(s). Among many of the benefits, Premium postings are located at the top of the page during search results and share time on the home page of the website. Regular postings are located below premium posts. For a complete list of differences, click here. Premium posts are $2.50 per post and regular posts are free to post. Both premium and regular posts are sorted by most recently added.

Event Leftovers proudly donates a portion from its Premium Listings to breast cancer research in honor and memory of a truly inspirational woman, Sandy Latt.

If you are an event professional, you have the option of listing your company name on your user profile which will show up on every item you list at no additional charge.

As the seller, you are responsible for shipping the item(s) directly to the buyer or making it available for pick up. When entering your post(s), assistance to calculate shipping costs through the U.S. Post Office will be available. If you choose to select alternate shipping methods, please be sure to include that price on your post(s). You also have the option to make the item(s) available via pick up or not charge a shipping fee.

You will be invoiced via email for the transaction fee after each transaction. Invoices are due within 15 days. If the seller's account is not paid in full, the seller risks penalties such as the suspension of privileges and/or termination of the account.

Your item(s) will remain on the site until it sells out completely or you remove the post.

What type of item(s) are listed on Event Leftovers?
Every listing on Event Leftovers should be related to the event industry. While the category list is not exhaustive, it does provide some guidelines as to what is appropriate.

As a marketplace specializing in leftover party supplies, we invite all items to be posted that have been used but are still in good condition as well as bought but never used as long as they are sold at a discounted rate.

If you come across a posting that is either not related to the event industry or inappropriate in any way, please flag that listing and we will follow up within 48 hours of notification. After reviewing the post(s) in question, we will determine if it should be removed, modified or remain on the site. 

From what type of events will I find items?

Items will come from every type of event imaginable from small birthday parties, weddings, retirement parties, anniversaries, holiday parties, corporate events, conventions, fundraisers, trade shows, productions and so much more.

How do I increase my chance of selling?

In describing your item(s), be as specific as possible. The more descriptive you are, the better - this includes material, size, dimensions, weight, suggested uses, etc. If the item is used, make sure to describe any blemishes. If you have the original price, list it so the buyer knows what a great deal they are getting. 

What steps should I take if picking up item(s) directly from the seller?

Please take precautions if you plan on picking up item(s) directly from the seller by following these simple tips from Internet Safety Expert Lori Getz: read any comments posted about that person, meet in a public place and bring a friend. Never go alone to meet someone online that you don't know from your personal community.  Also, make sure someone, other than the person you are with, knows where you are going and who you are meeting.

Can I advertise my business on Event Leftovers?
You can have your business name shown on every item you post for sale as well as your user profile. Simply enter your business name when you register or add it at any time in your Account Setting. Once you enter your company name, it will be included in all posts and on your user profile which is available to all potential buyers.

Currently, Event Leftovers does not offer additional advertising opportunities; however, please check back frequently as this will be available soon. If you would like to be placed on a list to be notified when this is available, please email info@eventleftovers.com.

What do I do if I have a problem with a seller/buyer?

We encourage you to resolve any issues directly with the seller/buyer; however, if you believe you were treated unfairly or the seller/buyer is uncooperative, please contact us at support@eventleftovers.com.

How do I get started?

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