once upon a child ?

[ca859093]

For anyone who has sold items to Once Upon a Child, do you know how much they are actually paying you? If one store wouldn't buy some of the items, do you think another one would?
Any other thoughts about this is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[ceecee]

I sold some things there. They took all the new things and all of the designer brands (Gymboree, Hanna Anderson, etc). I wasn't thrilled with some of the prices and actually brought some home. My girlfriend on the other hand was very pleased. Take in a few things and see what you get. I think the manager of the store has a lot to do with it.

 

[BettyCv]

At our Once Upon a Child, you generally get 25% of what the item would cost new (not on sale). Then, they turn around and sell it in the store for around 50% of what it costs new. I usually do better there than at a garage sale, or even at our PTA's used clothing sale. However, the store is very picky, will only take things that are in season, etc.

And to answer your question, yes, I do think another store might accept your items. A lot of whether they buy your item depends on that store's individual inventory.

I really like the fact that they pay you on the spot, and it's not a "consignment" type store.

Good luck!

 

[madelyn]

I've sold to another re-sale franchise shop, Kid to Kid, www.kidtokid.com, that is similar to Once Upon a Child. They were very picky although some of the things I saw on their racks didn't seem as nice as some of the things they rejected. They said they had a software program that calculated what they would pay me for an item and that was dependent on their inventory and buyer demand, etc. They just gave me a lump sum, which was about $20 cash or $25 in store credit. I brought in around 20 pieces of clothing but some of them were 2 piece items. I figured that I was paid less than a $1 for each piece ($2 for 2-piece sets). Some of the items were dressy sets that retailed for about $35. It didn't seem worth the trouble and it feels like I got ripped off and my husband said we would be better off donating the items and taking the tax write-off. Or, I'd feel better about giving the items directly to someone I know would use and appreciate them. I still take some of our toys and equipment items to a different re-sale shop. They are locally owned and the owner pays you 40% of what they would sell the item for in cash or 60% in store credit. That seems very fair and she takes the time to explain why something was rejected and she can always calculate what I was paid for each item if I ask.

 

[HollyJoy]

I have mixed feelings about this place. I enjoy popping in there from time to time and looking for stuff.. have found some great items (Gap cords with the tags still on them!, nice sweaters, etc...) HOWEVER, as to them buying from me, well they are very inconsistent. For example, one time I took in a rubbermaid tub full of clothing. I had already gone through it all and removed all the torn, stained or missing button items. EVERYTHING was clean and in good condition! Well, they wouldn't take half of the stuff! So, the next week, I went back with yet another tub load, and decided to do a little experiment. Several of the "rejected" items from the first time, I put in the new tub. Wouldn't you know it, THEY TOOK THEM THIS TIME. What gets me is how they turn a perfectly good item down, and then I see some crappy stuff on the racks. Once they told me they wouldn't take this pair of Oshkosh overalls because the coloring wasn't consistent at the waistline (girls pair... were gathered at the waist). I was like "WHAT"? That's how the denim is! Ended up selling them on ebay for $10! LOL

 

[LynnTH]

I usually go the garage sale route also. I went in there with boxes full of stuff (many name brand) and was offered around $70 for everything. I told them no and brought it back home and sold the same stuff in a garage sale and made between $300 and $400. Lots of stuff they were only giving me like .70 an item - you can do much better in a garage sale.

 

[kilee]

I own a consignment shop (not a franchised one though). I know that just right now I am so overstocked with all girl clothing, but I have very little boy clothing. So, I am overly picky right now w/ the girl items. However, if I sell a bunch this week-- I may be more apt to be more lenient in what I take in next week.

We don't buy the clothes outright. We do the 50/50 thing. However our infant and young kids clothes don't sell for a real lot so it takes awhile to add up for consignors.

 

[TinkerBess_SnowTori]

I have tried selling to both once upon a child and to a privately own consignment shop. I did much better at the privately owned shop, to me it was well worth the wait for the money.

I am guilty of taking to multiple places - you get to know what one store will and won't take and another store might be completely different. So I start out at the one that I know pays me the most and work my way down.

At our Once Upon a Child it even depends on who goes through your stuff, if you are a regular shopper etc...

Good luck with yours - it could be a great one