Tips on Resale Children's Items

Resell kids gently worn clothing to make extra money.

Children grow through clothing sizes quickly. Barely used jeans, sweaters and hoodies don't need to be thrown away. You can resell gently worn kids clothes to get the most out of your clothing budget. Children resale shops are cropping up in cities across the country. You will enjoy cleaned out closets, and a little extra money in the bank.

Shop Hop

Every resale shop sets its own policies. Choose one that works for you.

Visit a few resale shops. Casually peruse the racks and shelves to get an idea of what items they buy. Some boutiques carry designer labels exclusively. Others have a wider range of apparel for sale. Ask the shop owner for a written agreement that you can take with you. Once you have collected these from a few shops you can decide which one you want to do business with. Some shops buy on consignment, others pay cash on the spot. Of course, you can always check the Internet to see if these policies are posted online.

Clean the Closets

Reselling kids clothes helps keep the closets free of unnecessary clutter.

Clean out the kids' closets and dressers. Create two piles. Put clothing that has stains or shows signs of wear in one pile. Bag those and take them to a thrift store. Or find a creative way to up-cycle them yourself. In the second pile, put the clothing that is still usable. It should be free of stains, tears and holes. Check to see if all buttons, snaps and zippers are in working order. Most shops will not take items that have broken fasteners. Bag the items worthy of resale.

Deliver the Goods

Some stores request that you bring clothing in on hangers.

Prepare your items for delivery to the store you have chosen. Each store has its own policies on whether or not clothing should be on hangers or separated by gender or size. Once you have everything organized, take the clothes to the shop for resale.

What About Toys?

Some shops also resale toys, baby equipment and children's furniture.

Many resale shops also specialize in children's toys and baby equipment. Some items, such as car safety seats are not allowed by law to be resold. The store owner can give you a list of acceptable items. Baby swings, wraps, bouncy seats, high chairs, and children's furniture are great items to resell. Toys that have washable surfaces, such as things made of plastic and finished wood are great for resale shops. Plush toys are not as durable and may not be acceptable for resale in some stores.

References

• Wall Street Journal: Fashion: Are Your Old Clothes Good Enough?

Resources

• Home Based Work: Start Your Own Baby and Toddler Clothing Resale Business