I have been trying for weeks now to sell my used but very nice baby equipment on craigslist. Though I get a good amount of interest initially noone follows through. Does anyone know of another good way to sell (cheaply) good baby items. I'm considering consigning but you get so little that I can offer it for less and make more selling it myself. Any ideas. I hate to see such good things go to waste.
Thanks.
If you're willing to wait until the fall, you could try the Dani's Duds sale in October: www.danisduds.com
It's HUGE!
Since you're having a tough time getting buyers, please consider donating the items to a reputable charity that can either sell them and use the money to help the needy (like the Salvation Army), or that will give them directly to families who need baby gear but cannot afford to buy it, even second-hand. Also, some churches accept donations of such items because they give them directly to families in need. In Northern Va., there is a charity based in McLean called SHARE that might take them, and I know there must be plenty of others. Times are so tough right now for families living on the edge financially that free baby gear could make a big difference for them. Good luck!
Not sure if you can use DC Urban moms but I might try it.
Also--I just found out I'm expecting my second. What kind of stuff do you have? Maybe I'd be interested. My email is ____@____.com
I second the "freecycle" suggestion if your main goal is to get it out of your house and make sure it gets used by someone who will love it. Freecycle.org.
Good luck!
You may want to consider participating in a consignment sale hosted by a local preschool or church. For example, Spring-Mar Preschool and Christ Church - both in Fairfax Station - are having consignment sales in October. I believe the consigner gets 60% of the proceeds or 70% if you volunteer at the sale. You can find information about both of these sales on their organization's respective website. I think participating in a consignment sale is probably a more efficient way to sell gently used goods, especially if you are having a problem with a lack of follow-through from prospective buyers. I have heard that you get even less money if you sell through a consignment shop since the shopkeepers have to pay for overhead, etc.
Good luck-
S.
I had the same issue- i started giving it all away on freecycle which i did not want to do but considering how much i have gotten back from them, i MORE than made out in the end. I have gotten (free!) cribs, clothes, bookshelves, babyfood, MAJOR HUGE playground pieces for outside, skooters, tricycles...
it was worth everything i gave away.
Have you tried Classy Kids Consignments? http://www.classykidsconsignment.com/
I haven't consigned with them, but I have attend a couple of their sales - great stuff! I've been thinking I might like to try and consign a few things I've been holding onto. Their website states that you can earn up to 60% of the value. And you get to set the price. Might be worth checking into.
Good Luck!
Hi S.,
I too have had a hard time selling things on ebay and craigs list. I am going to save everything else that I have and sell it at my consignment sale. The St. Margaret's Anglican Church MOPS are hosting a Holiday Bazaar and also a Children's Consignment Sale. There is no fee to consign or to shop and sellers keep 65% profit and the other 35% goes to operating and program expenses for MOPS, a local non-profit organization. (so it's for a good cause.)
If you are interested, you can go the website for more information and forms; www.stmargaretsmops.blogspot.com or email me directly and I'll send you the form. =)
Can you send me the link to your craigslist listing. I am a new mom-to-be and may be interested in buying some of the items.
Also - I would try posting the items on the Nest Baby message board for the DC metro area. I bet you will be able to sell it quickly there. That is where I (and many of the other moms-to-be look for items).
-Jen (____@____.com)
See if there are consinment shops near you. Depending on the items you can get up to 50% of the retail value.
S.:
I would recommend using ebay. I would be more than happy to help you set up the account and help you with your postings. I would say that 99% of all reasonably priced baby equipment gets sold on ebay.
If this is not a route you want to go, I would recommend donating the items to a local charity. It's a great tax write-off and people in need get the items.
Take care.
