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Anniegrl
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What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I have a ton of clothes that people gave me for Jackson that I just don't really care for, so I'm trying to think of what to do with them. I could donate the clothes of course, but I was also thinking of selling the clothes on ebay. I've never sold anything on ebay though. Would this be hard?
Also, I was thinking of selling them to Once Upon a Child. Has anyone done this?
Message edited 6/1/2006 6:05:53 PM.
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MelToddJulia
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I gave all clothes that I didn't use or like, to my church.
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| Posted 6/1/06 6:06 PM |
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CathyB
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I've sold some on ebay, donated others. I don't think ebay is that hard, just a little time consuming.
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| Posted 6/1/06 6:06 PM |
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Another way to sell stuff quicker than ebay, and you dont have to worry about waiting for the time to be up, (watching the clock) no shipping etc. is craigslist.
Usually local moms will email you right back and buy the stuff from you.
Sell in lots/bunches to get rid of it quicker 
ETA: Here's a link, its also free to post. plus you can add photos. what more can you ask for  FM me if you need help with posting. once you get used to it, its awesome. and since you said youve never sold before, if you plan to start, you should create a new email account just for buying and selling stuff. it keeps the junk mail out of your personal account.
CRAIGSLIST
Message edited 6/1/2006 6:16:03 PM.
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sunny
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Is there a Once Upon a Child around here?
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CathyB
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Posted by sunny
Is there a Once Upon a Child around here?
Seaford. I keep meaning to run over there. Maybe tomorrow.
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nrthshgrl
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I hand them all down to other people or donate them to church. WHen Katrina hit, I got rid of a bunch of them.
eta. I'm sure you can sell them. I just don't have the patience to do it. I sold my crib set on Ebay. I realized I don't have time to be boxing up things & shipping them. I barely get to the post office.
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BaroqueMama
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I obviously haven't had my baby yet, but I was thinking that maybe a bunch of us should get together and do a clothing swap? I have TONS of clothes that are the complete wrong season for Ava, and she'll never wear them. Just a suggestion!
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
A swap is a good idea too. I also give away and pass down to friends alot. sometimes I just dont have the patience to sell it either.
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| Posted 6/1/06 6:24 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Swap board! Swap Board!
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| Posted 6/1/06 6:29 PM |
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Posted by nrthshgrl
Swap board! Swap Board!
I dont know if Ron replied when I mentioned a possible FOR SALE or SWAP type board...
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| Posted 6/1/06 6:30 PM |
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Anniegrl
I'm two!
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Posted by anna
Another way to sell stuff quicker than ebay, and you dont have to worry about waiting for the time to be up, (watching the clock) no shipping etc. is craigslist.
Usually local moms will email you right back and buy the stuff from you.
Sell in lots/bunches to get rid of it quicker
ETA: Here's a link, its also free to post. plus you can add photos. what more can you ask for FM me if you need help with posting. once you get used to it, its awesome. and since you said youve never sold before, if you plan to start, you should create a new email account just for buying and selling stuff. it keeps the junk mail out of your personal account.
CRAIGSLIST
Ooh, that's a good idea - we sold furniture on Craigslist. Thanks!
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| Posted 6/1/06 6:58 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Posted by prncssrachel
I obviously haven't had my baby yet, but I was thinking that maybe a bunch of us should get together and do a clothing swap? I have TONS of clothes that are the complete wrong season for Ava, and she'll never wear them. Just a suggestion!
Thats a great idea! I have no use for all of Melanie summer clothes. This baby is a boy, so we need some boy clothes!
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| Posted 6/1/06 8:01 PM |
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SoinLove
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Ones with tags I tried to return to BRU and was successful with a lot of them. I then used that money for formula and diapers. Ones that I couldn't return or didn't have tags, I sold on Ebay.
ETA: Stuff that he's worn and outgrown, I'm storing and saving to pass down to somebody that needs them in the family.
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| Posted 6/1/06 8:18 PM |
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btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
well, if you sell on Ebay you have to ship...unless you have one of those stores that sells it for you and they take a percentage of the selling price.
are there any consignment stores near you? you can also look into donating to a womens' shelter, a home for single moms, or any kind of charity that helps women get back on their feet.
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| Posted 6/1/06 9:16 PM |
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Melbernai
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I work in a lower-income area of brooklyn and a lot of my students moms have had kids this year. I've written letters to those of them who just had babies saying that I have a lot of new stuff with tags still on them and would they like them, and they've always said yes and that they appreciate the help! So I've passed a LOT on to the families of my students this way. For one of my kids his mom had thier 8th child and she is a single mom, so I gave her a ton, even stuff Emily has grown out of that is in good condition, and she was SOOO thankful!
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| Posted 6/1/06 9:36 PM |
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Texas4Good
My Boys
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
If they have tags, have you tried returning them?
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| Posted 6/1/06 9:43 PM |
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SoinLove
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I don't think selling on Ebay is hard at all. Shipping stuff can be a pain. If you go to USPS.com though, you can calculate shipping ahead of time, so have you have an idea. When I sell, I only have Paypal as an option, so the money is usually sent to you right away and then you can create a shipping label with the money right out of your Paypal account. THEN, if you don't feel like making the trip to the post office, you can schedule a pick-up and leave the package right on your front step and a mail carrier will come and get it.
PS. I know it's awful, but I ALWAYS overcharge for shipping by a few dollars. That way if you underestimate the weight of what you're selling or you have to ship further away than expected, you're pretty much covered. If you have any more questions about selling, feel free to FM me.
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Posted by Melbernai
I work in a lower-income area of brooklyn and a lot of my students moms have had kids this year. I've written letters to those of them who just had babies saying that I have a lot of new stuff with tags still on them and would they like them, and they've always said yes and that they appreciate the help! So I've passed a LOT on to the families of my students this way. For one of my kids his mom had thier 8th child and she is a single mom, so I gave her a ton, even stuff Emily has grown out of that is in good condition, and she was SOOO thankful!
AWWW how sweet, and from a teacher to a parent, how super sweet! 
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monkeybride
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Sell them as a lot on ebay. I think baby clothes sell better that way.
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pugmama
April already?
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I found that BRU takes things without tags too.
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| Posted 6/2/06 3:05 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Sell them on Ebay or you can return them to the store and get store credit w/o the receipt.
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momAGAIN
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
I have aTON of girls clothes my daughter was born in Oct....if anybody is interested they r like new and some still have tags!
I also have a box of Tommys things that no longer fit him agian.....like new some never worn they r 0-3 months some 3-6 if anybody wants them!
If i dont get rid of them soon I think I will try to find a home for teenage moms and donate them there or a battered womans shelter
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| Posted 6/2/06 3:16 PM |
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Anniegrl
I'm two!
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Re: What to do with unwanted baby clothes?
Ok, I hadn't thought of selling them as a lot on ebay. My sister said she knows how to do that so when she's visiting next weekend, she'll show me how.
Many of the clothes came from DH's relatives that live out of state, and they bought the clothes in specialty shops (I don't know what is with southerners and their fancy baby clothes; that's just not me.....) so I can't return them.
And I have a gazillion blankets and hooded towels. I just don't need that many!
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