Intro to Consignment Sales

Fall is just around the corner, and that means that consignment sales will be popping up all over the place soon! If you have never gone to a sale, I encourage you to try it. I think you will be amazed. Consignment sales offer quality toys/baby gear/clothes at a fraction of the price. You can even earn some money by selling your own gently used items.

My own philosophy is that as long as something is in great shape (even if it needs a little cleaning!), then why would I pay full price for something that Lily Bean is going to outgrow in a matter of months weeks?

Here is an example of how much you can save at a consignment sale. Last spring, I got these clothes on the last day of a sale, when everything left was marked down to $1.

Original retail value: $125+
Original consignment sale selling prices for all 8: $38.50
Price I paid: $8 (Savings of 94% off retail and 79% off sale prices)

All items are in great condition- a couple look like they were never worn.
Bottom line? New home for gently used clothes. Lily Bean can look fabulous all the time, with no worries that her outfit gets ruined. It was only $1. :)

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Side note: see that yellow dress? Lily Bean wore that thing all summer long!

Use this online directory to find upcoming consignment sales near you!

Devon posts regularly on her blog, www.mamacheaps.com. When she is not blogging or designing personalized candy wrappers for her store, Winterwood Press, she is spending time with her husband and her 10 month old daughter.