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Recycle, Reuse: Children’s Consignment Sales

2013/03 By Lauren B. Stevens 6 Comments

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I love finding new ways to recycle, especially when they benefit my family, and children’s consignment sales are one of my favorite ways to recycle.  For those of you not in the ‘know’, children’s consignment sales are typically semi-annual sales, held in the spring and fall, where parents can either a.) sell gently used children’s items (clothing, toys, equipment), b.) purchase gently used children’s items at a fraction of the retail price, or c.) do both.

I stumbled upon my first consignment sale last year when I was expecting my first child.  Thankfully, my best friend had two boys and handed-down a TON of clothing and equipment for us (thanks again, Carrie!).  However, we still had quite a few gaps to fill.  I had heard about a sale in our little town and we decided to check it out.  We arrived 30 minutes early for the beginning of the first sale day, along with at least 30+ other early birds.  When our shopping whirlwind was complete, my husband and I were in disbelief: a pack-n-play in mint condition, a swing, a designer diaper bag never used, a bunch of clothing and more…for under $200!  Needless to say, I was hooked

Shocked that many of my parent friends are unaware of consignment sales, I feel obligated to share this information with everyone.  A friend recommended a great site with listings of family-friendly activities in my area, Playground Buzz, (thanks, Jen) and I find my consignment sale listings through their dedicated list.  I’ve also done an internet search to find sales in the area where my family lives – a great excuse for a visit.  

I’ve been to two sales this season, and have managed to procure an Easter outfit, shoes in D’s next size, pajamas, a baby gate, crib sheets, a ton of board books, a jogging stroller, and my absolute favorite find: an Ergobaby Organic carrier with rain hood and infant insert (mint condition)…all for under $200.  I have two more sales that I’d like to check out, in hopes of finding a Radio Flyer Wagon with all-terrain wheels.  We’ll see how it goes…Happy Shopping!

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  1. Michelle Bowman says

    2013/03 at 9:34 am

    I’m all about saving money with consignment sales. I’m always checking them out! I totally check out the stores, too, but their prices are a little higher.

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  2. Lauren Stevens says

    2013/03 at 1:12 pm

    I’ve not checked-out consignment stores…probably because of what I assume the prices to be. There is a great thrift outlet in the area, run by Mennonite charities, that has great clothing for great prices, so I really don’t need to hit consignment stores.

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  3. Ashley says

    2013/03 at 5:49 pm

    Ever since becoming a mom, I’ve become OBSESSED with kid’s resales!

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  4. Lauren Stevens says

    2013/03 at 8:23 am

    Can you tell I’m a little obsessed too??! Love them!

    Reply

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Lauren B. Stevens is a former publishing rep-turned-writer, whose work can be found on ChildVantage, The Huffington Post, Scary Mommy and Care.com, among many other websites. When she's not chasing her precocious preschooler, Lauren pens hilarious and heartwarming stories about her life as a mother, ghostwrites blogs for businesses, and sometimes even finds the time to write a bit of creative non-fiction.
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