Association Buys Uniforms Back.

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Recommended:

• Association buys only COMPLETE operational uniforms

• Uniform must pass inspection

• Payment based on age + condition

• Uniform becomes Association property for reissue

This creates:

• standardized appearance

• emergency loaner uniforms

• reduced barriers for new members

 

Buyback Depreciation Schedule

For ceremonial uniforms, depreciation should be fairly aggressive the first 2 years because tailoring, wear, and style updates reduce value quickly.

 

Excellent Condition:

Time Since Original Purchase

Buyback

0–3 months 75%

3–6 months 70%

6–9 months 65%

9–12 months 60%

12–15 months 55%

15–18 months 50%

18–21 months 45%

21–24 months 40%

24–30 months 35%

30–36 months 30%

 

Example Using $750 Uniform Cost

Age

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Brand new ~$600

6 months ~$500

1 year ~$450

2 years ~$300

3 years ~$200

Condition adjustments:

• Missing items: subtract replacement cost

• Smoke damage/stains: major reduction

• Professionally maintained: higher offer

• Obsolete style: lower offer

 

Important Policy Protections

If the Association buys uniforms directly:

       The Uniform becomes Association property

• Association may reissue or dispose of it

• Buyback not guaranteed

• Funds subject to budget availability

• Inspection required before payment

• Association determines final value

• No reimbursement for alterations/tailoring

• Biohazard/smoke contaminated uniforms rejected

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Contact: Uniform Buyback Program

Secretary/Treasurer Ken Kolbe

E-mail