| If you are like most mothers, you have | | | | for them to offer you very low prices |
| saved your children's entire closet of | | | | since they are going to need to make a |
| baby clothes. While some of the items | | | | profit when they sell the used clothing |
| are sentimental, most of the items you | | | | that you are bringing in to other |
| can get rid of. There are several | | | | buyers. If you are going to use a |
| options for you to consider: you can | | | | consignment shop, be sure to ask them |
| sell it to a local re-sale or | | | | what their commissions are, how long you |
| consignment shop, you can list the item | | | | can leave the clothes in the shop for |
| on an online auction site, you can list | | | | sale, how they track the clothing that |
| the item for sale in an online | | | | they display and what their suggested |
| consignment shop or you can donate the | | | | pricing per piece is. |
| used baby clothes to charity. | | | | If you decide to sell your used baby |
| To start, search through the used baby | | | | clothing online, start with either an |
| clothing and place it into piles. Some | | | | online auction site or an online |
| of the clothes will likely be in | | | | consignment shop. For both of these |
| excellent condition, and some may even | | | | options, you will need to write detailed |
| have the sales tags on them. If any are | | | | descriptions of your items and have |
| damaged and cannot be repaired, throw | | | | digital pictures of each item so that |
| them out. You will want to sort through | | | | you can upload them onto the websites. |
| the rest of the baby clothes by their | | | | Many buyers will offer a 'lot' of used |
| current condition; used, slightly used | | | | baby clothing that is similar or all |
| or worn. The clothing should also be | | | | within a size grouping (0-3 months). If |
| sorted by size and/or the age of the | | | | you choose an online auction site, the |
| baby such as 0-3 months, 3-6 months, | | | | items will be sold to the highest |
| etc. After you have sorted the baby | | | | bidder. Many of these sites allow for a |
| clothing, you need to consider which | | | | minimum bid as well as a reserve bid |
| route you will use to dispose of the | | | | (minimum bid that you will sell your |
| items. | | | | item for), which are good for items that |
| If you choose to donate the items to a | | | | are newer or in high demand, to make |
| charity, consider charities that are | | | | sure that you get a fair market value. |
| local to your hometown that work with | | | | If you choose an online consignment |
| children and families. Call to find out | | | | shop, be sure to ask what their fees are |
| where you can drop the clothing off, | | | | and what their website traffic is like |
| what types of used clothing they accept | | | | to give yourself the best take home |
| and whether they provide a receipt. The | | | | price per item possible. For both of |
| receipt is needed when you file your | | | | these online options, since you will be |
| taxes, as you may be able to take | | | | shipping the items, make sure that you |
| advantage of a tax break the following | | | | take this into consideration when you |
| year. | | | | are selecting your bids or sales prices. |
| If you decide to sell them to a re-sale | | | | Selling your used baby clothing is a |
| shop or consignment shop in your area, | | | | great option to make extra money and is |
| be sure to ask a number of questions | | | | simple to do. Someone else in the world |
| before you complete the sale. If you are | | | | needs what you need to get rid of. |
| selling to a re-sale shop, be prepared | | | | |