Consignment Sales
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One of the most frustrating things about baby clothes is how fast babies outgrown them. The cute outfits we bought just last week may not quite fit today. They might not even fit by the time they’re brought home and make it through the laundry. I literally had to cut my oldest child out of a set of coveralls once. They fit fine in the morning, but by nightfall they were too snug to get off.
So, what do you do with all of those outgrown clothes? The outgrown pile certainly does get overwhelming fast if the old clothes aren’t gotten rid of. Fortunately, there are several things that can be done with them that can either earn you a little money or save you money in the long run.
The first option is to take the clothes to a consignment sale. To find one, do a quick internet search for consignment sales in your area, or ask a local mother about the local sales. Consignment sales that happen once a season are growing in numbers as mothers are finding out how useful they can be. Not only can you sell your baby’s outgrown clothes, you can pick up new ones for much less than you’d pay for new clothes.
Another place to head is a local consignment store. These stores usually take a larger commission than sales, but they might fit more conveniently into your schedule. The latest trend is chain consignment stores that buy kids clothes, toys and baby gear. Once Upon a Child is one such chain, and it now boasts more than 200 stores across the U.S. and Canada.
If you don’t have the time to take outgrown clothes to consignment, and believe me, I understand, there are thrift stores that will gratefully accept them. When you donate to a thrift store you are giving low-income mothers access to them as well as boosting the charity that the store funds. Another advantage is of course the tax savings. Everything you donate to a thrift store is tax deductable. This saves you on your tax bill at the end of the year, allowing you to keep more of your money to buy more clothes after that next growth spurt.
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