The basic idea behind a children’s consignment sale is that
someone gives an organization, often a church or school, some articles of
clothing or toys which are clean and lightly used. The organization will tag the item with a
price and a reference to the seller. The
general public is admitted and when someone buys the item, a large percentage
of the money goes to the seller and a small portion to the organization, so
both parties benefit. These consignment
sales may be listed in local newspapers or even mentioned on web sites like
Craigslist.org. Friends who also have
young children are also good resources for discovering new consignment sales.
Most organizations who conduct consignment sales will offer
a discount to the people who consign their items. Volunteers who help with the sale also may
receive a discount and be allowed early entrance to the sale. Early entrance is a great privilege because
it will give you access to the best items at the best prices. Also, you get to shop with a much smaller
crowd. Some popular things to search for
at children’s consignment sales are the “boutique” items, which are normally
isolated in their own section. These are
high dollar items like fancy dresses and shoes and usually cost more than the
average items.
If you do not consign or volunteer for a sale, but you do want
to shop, be sure to arrive early and bring a container, like a clothes basket
to carry your purchases. Also be sure to
bring some cash as many consignment sales are not equipped to process credit
cards. Be prepared to navigate through a
highly motivated crowd. Due to the low
prices and crowded spaces, it is not uncommon for tempers to flair and for
people to get into arguments over items.
It is best to avoid these confrontations if possible.
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