Consignment & Resale Shops

Does anyone have any favorite consignment or kids resales shops you love?

I think most people know about Kids Closet in Rochester. One nice thing they have is a "wish List" that you can be put on....for example I am on it for a Thomas the Train Toddler bed, they call you when /if they get one.

Perhaps a lesser known and newer shop is on Stevenson. Called Kids Treasures. We got a great deal on my son's train table there.

I haven't taken items into either, so not sure how they fair that way......

Our favorite, by far, is Kids Only:
939 Clock Tower Dr # C
Springfield, IL 62704

(217) 787-2576

Staff is not always super friendly but their clothes are great quality. I have only bought, not sold.

Kids Closet is awesome! We have found some great wooden toys there -- and for clothes, we love Just Kids II (next to Plato's Closet on Veterans...same strip mall parking lot as Old Navy but on north side of strip mall.) Just Kids II has a wonderful selection of Old Navy, Carters, and Ralph Lauren (among others) clothes and a pretty equal share of girls and boys things. They also have a $1 rack and some of these items still have their original tags on them! Finally ... while it's not technically a store, nor local - I've had great luck getting clothes for my son on Ebay. Once you know what works well for your child (if a particular brand or style works) just type it in the Ebay search engine, and options will come up. Many items are avail new with tags, and for other things - like pajamas - I have been able to score many pairs gently used for $3 or less. I also got a new with tags pair of Ralph Lauren swimming trunks ($39.50) for 99 cents! Can't beat that!

The Kids's Closet is certainly the biggest one...but to be honest their prices are VERY high for used clothing. In addition, they pay very little when you sell you items to them. I used to go there often but have been less than impressed the last couple of years. Honesly, you can search the clearance racks at Kohl's, JCPenney, Old Navy, etc, and pay LESS for the items new than used at TKC.

I have better luck at Just Kids, who has shops in Sherman and now in Springfield (Just Kids II). Also, there is a great women's shop right next door to their Sherman location!

thanks for your suggestions! We are working on an article on consignment tips and tricks for buying or selling and will have up for your in March

here are some helpful tips on consignment from springfield area mom Lisa Barutcu!
She checked out 3 area stores and got some great suggestions from the owners....

Thanks lisa!!

http://www.springfieldmoms.org/resources/dollars_and_sense.htm#Save_Money_Year-Round_With_Consignment_Shops

If you head to Jacksonville, stop by this packed little store. Most items are $1-$5 and in good shape. It's a little store so a bit crowded, but you can find bags of stuff and spend very little. I prefer this to Kid's Closet as often I find their items are not much less than I can find them for new with coupons or on sale.

I saw a new consignment shop open up here in Chatham, I haven't visited it yet but it's right in the strip mall next to County Market.

I've always had good luck shopping at Penney's, they usually have a fall sale and I can get better quality clothes for about the same price as Walmart. (Check out the Okie-Dokie brand) Also have one of the bigger selections of boys than most stores I have shopped at for Infants/Toddlers.