How to Sell Used Children's Clothing

Kids grow out of their clothes so quickly. Parents are often amazed to see their babies growing out of clothes that they never even had a chance to wear. Some people give the clothes away to friends, some donate them to charity and some earn extra income by selling them. You can sell used children's clothing online or locally. Several different approaches are available.

Instructions

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      Place a listing on Craigslist (see Resources). Click on your state and then your city. The instructions for placing an advertisement are easy, and ads are free. Kids' clothing sells faster when there are plenty of high-quality pictures and accurate descriptions of the quality of the clothing. If something is a little worn, mention it so the buyer isn't surprised. Sell kids' clothes in large lots, instead of item by item. You might end up with a long-term customer if you find someone whose child is just a little younger than yours.

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      Visit a local consignment shop. Consignment shops can be selective about the name brands and quality of clothing they will accept. That's reflected in their pricing, too. Consignment shops usually split sale proceeds with selllers (for instance, 50 percent to the seller and 50 percent to the store). Some consignment shops pay their sellers in cash, and some pay in store credit. If there are several consignment shops in your town, compare the payback structure and overall store appearance and reputation before deciding which one to use.

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      Sell your used children's clothing on eBay. In your listing, include well-lit high-resolution photos and accurate descriptions of every item. Use the bathroom scale to weigh the box and then seal it up when you're done with the item description. Use the postal service and UPS calculator tools to determine the cost of shipping. These tools are built into the eBay listing form.

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      Consider a yard sale. If you don't want to have your own yard sale to sell used children's clothes, you can rent a table at a community yard sale or donate the clothes to a rummage sale fundraiser. If you're trying to make money selling the clothes at a group yard sale, you may need to volunteer to work at the sale, and you may need to create your own tags to identify your products.

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      Place a classified ad in your local newspaper or classified-only paper. These publications often charge by the word or by the line. You can even put the URL to your eBay or Craigslist advertisement or online picture album in the listing, for added exposure.

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