E.S. asks from Lombard, IL on August 15, 2008
Upscale Children's Consignment Store
Anyone know of any upscale children's consignment stores?
I have a clothes addiction for my 3 daughters that is out of control. I can't stay out of boutiques and we have tons of barely used, some even brand new, european high end brand name clothes (catimini, oilily, mim pi, etc. etc.) I am very good at buying on ebay also.. but I can't find the time to actually sell on there. I have bins upon bins of shoes and clothes in every size for every season up to 6 so far. I need to reclaim what little storage we have in this house! So I'm looking for somewhere a little more upscale than Once Upon a Child and true thrift stores to sell and possibly buy more (for just my oldest!!) if such a place exists? Location doesn't matter to me.
Thanks!
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Thanks for all the great responses. I will check them all out and sell...and probably buy some more for a bargain! For those who were wondering, I use the terms "out of control" and "addiction" loosely... no, we are not in financial trouble or in any kind of debt or anywhere near bankruptcy. I just love cute clothes and I don't have any more room to store all of them anymore or I probably wouldn't even sell them!
Thanks again!
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A.J. answers from Chicago on August 17, 2008
There is a consignment sale in Barrington that happens in the spring and fall. They only accept higher end clothes. Here is the website to find out all of the information. Hope it helps. www.growingcentsofstyle.com
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B.M. answers from Chicago on August 17, 2008
I belong to a group called Step by Step PTA which holds a resale in September and March each year at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. (Two other groups hold resales the same day at the fairgrounds, but ours has free admission.) You don't have to be a member to sell. We may have enough sellers for our Sept. 13th sale, but check the info on our website to see if it's closed for sellers yet - http://www.stepbysteppta.com. It's not specific to upscale items, but the merchandise is good quality as we don't take any damaged clothes, toys or equipment (strollers, high chairs, cribs, etc.)
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E.S. answers from Chicago on August 15, 2008
Although I haven't been there before, I know there is one in Naperville called From My Room. Good luck!
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M.R. answers from Chicago on August 15, 2008
Hi E.,
You just missed an upscale resale in Wheaton called Best Brands Resale. I go to this resale twice a year (once for spring/summer and the other for fall/winter). Their website is: www.bestbrandsresale.com if you would like more information, but it is exactly what you are looking for: a resale that caters to moms who are into the upscale brands for their kids. They will even tag for you for a fee if you are too busy. I spoke with one of the organizers and she told me the next sale is in March. I am definitely planning on selling then because I myself have some upscale clothing of my kids that they have outgrown and in addition, you can get pre-shop privileges.
There is another upscale resale coming up but it is in the North suburbs (Libertyville) called Posh Tots Resale. Their website is http://www.poshtotsresale.com/index.html. I have never been to this one, however I will probably check it out. They will also tag for you too, however it looks like you will get less back from your items sold if you choose that route.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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D.C. answers from Chicago on August 16, 2008
There is one in Lincoln Park I believe on Armitage. I just saw it online the other day, but it is escaping me....hold on. Ahhh - The Second Child Boutique on Armitage. I'll take some hand me downs... ha ha! Good luck.
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R.A. answers from Chicago on August 16, 2008
Principessa children's botique in Highland Park is DEFINATELY the place to go. You will see why if you quickly look at their website.
Best of luck to you!
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B.C. answers from Chicago on August 16, 2008
The Second Child on Armitage in chicago's old town neighborhood sounds like what you're looking for. I hear there's a children's resale shop in Wheeling, but i don't know whether or not it's only upscale.
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J.A. answers from Chicago on August 16, 2008
My Sister's Closet on Devon in Edgebrook (Chicago. But the only in Lincoln Park I've heard has very nice things too. You'll want to compare their policies, some only accept at certain times of year, brand, quality and date(style) of clothing.
Good luck
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L.M. answers from Chicago on August 16, 2008
Have you tried Good Cents in Geneva? Or Pumpkin Patch in Batavia?
Good luck!
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