K.D. asks from Macungie, PA on September 02, 2007
My Baby Gear
In having twins, I have found I have double everything in the way of baby gear. The girls are at the age where now they are starting to outgrow some of their things. I have thought about trying to sell some of the items we no longer use but have found cosignment shops want too big of a cut. Has anyone tried a different venue (ie. websites) to get rid of some of their baby gear?
1 mom found this helpful
More Answers
D.M. answers from Allentown on September 06, 2007
Hi,
I too have twins and I have a 5 month old, luckily I have a lot of nighbors and family having babies too so just pass it on. But a tried and true venue is E-bay. if you check out how peopele group clothes and toys you can get rid of a lot in one posting, and get some good money too.
1 mom found this helpful
T.S. answers from Pittsburgh on September 03, 2007
Craiglist Pittsburgh is the best. Its free and local. Plus you won't have to deal with shipping.
1 mom found this helpful
K.E. answers from Reading on September 04, 2007
List in the Penny Pincher or the Merchandiser (not sure if that goes all the way out to Macungie or not). I usually take my big bulky gear to Once Upon a Child since they give cash immediately, but you're right, they do give very little and charge the next person a lot.
For the smaller stuff, I list on eBay. If you don't want to do that yourself, there are TONS of companies that will take your stuff and list it on eBay for you. I know of one in Pottstown if you want to travel that far if you can't find one near you. They usually advertise in the classifieds of the newspaper.
Does your church have a bulletin board where you could post a sale listing? Or your local library or grocery store? These are all places that moms go, so seek out the opportunities!
Best of luck,
K. E.
1 mom found this helpful
T.O. answers from York on September 04, 2007
What all do you have? I may be able to buy some stuff for you! Email me at ____@____.com Thanks.
1 mom found this helpful
L.T. answers from Pittsburgh on September 03, 2007
Some ideas:
Ebay - if you are not an experienced ebayer or don't want to put the time in to sell it yourself, do you have an "I Sold It" shop near you? I don't know how much they charge but they take care of all of the work for you.
Craigs List - website
Pennysaver - a classisfied circular delivered weekly to people's homes. I think items under $25 are elegible for listing at no cost to you. I don't know what their other prices are.
Flyers - ask local pediatrician offices and daycares if you could post flyers listing your items for sale. Provide your phone number at the bottom on tear off strips for parents to take home. Depending on the items you are selling, daycare centers may be interested in purchasing them.
Donate to charities - such as Good Will, veterans organizations, or women's shelters. Be sure to write down what you are giving them and a reasonable price for each item (or see if they will provide an itemized receipt) so you can deduct the donation from your taxes. You might want to contact a tax attorney or tax preparer to find out exact measures to take and how much it will impact your taxes.
1 mom found this helpful
N.S. answers from Philadelphia on September 03, 2007
Try selling your stuff on e-bay.. It's not hard to do and you make the money.
1 mom found this helpful
M.M. answers from Pittsburgh on September 04, 2007
Hi K.,
My b/g twins are almost 4 and I keep debating on whether to sale there things or not. I would love 1 nmore child but Dh is hesitant. So I still have it all. I have lent out some premie clothing and that's about it. Six kids, I would say you have your hands full!! I do love having twins and its not as bad or busy as people think if your organized.
I would try the local Penn Trafford or Irwin star first and see what happens or Craig's list. Good luck.
I work part time.
1 mom found this helpful
H.B. answers from Pittsburgh on September 05, 2007
I agree with the other ladies craigslist and ebay work great.
1 mom found this helpful
Email