If you are like me, baby stuff tends to reproduce in your home and then when you are ready to be done with it, parts and pieces start hiding out in all these weird places. Like, why can't I find the caps for the bottles when I have kept them in the same spot on the shelf for years.
Getting baby stuff tagged for the sale takes a lot of work and supplies. Before you get started, I would get your gallon size baggies, clear packaging tape, curling ribbon, and pins out.
First thing we'll discuss is bibs, onesies and receiving blankets. On bibs, I like to group bibs into like sets (boy, girl, gender neutral) and then put 3-5 bibs in a baggie and seal the top of it. Don't forget to TAPE or PIN the tag to the OUTSIDE of the baggie. Same exact same on blankets, unless they are high end receiving blankets like Gymboree, Kissy Kissy, Janie and Jack, etc. On these, I like to physically hang them over a hanger, still securing with pins and tag like normal. We will actually hang these at the front of the newborn section and these sell great. You can typically get $3-$5 for a NICE blanket! Now, if you have a sets of Carters, etc., I would again put several together as a set, seal them in the baggie, and then price them for about $1 per blanket.
If you have an awesome Gymboree set of onesies, rig them up on a hanger and sell them that way. I would only bag onesies if they are a more generic brand and again, go with the $1 per item on things like this.
I also tend to sell bottles in sets (like 5 Dr. Brown Bottles for $9)
Items like infant socks, hair accessories, etc. would also need to be bagged with a detailed description either taped or pinned to the OUTSIDE of the bag.
On items like baby monitors, please check to make these items still work and that they have working batteries. Also, a good wipedown with Clorox wipes makes these look like new.
Here is a more detailed list of items that sell great that I would include in the baby category.
Bathtubs
Bumbos
Potty Training Potty
Booster seats
Sheets for cribs
Hooded Towel sets
Baby Gates
Diaper Genie (just please do us all a favor and give them a good scrub down before you bring them in!)
Boppy
Diaper Bags
Also, don't forget your larger items you used with your baby: Changing table, glider rocker, crib, toddler beds, room decor. All of these tend to fly out the door!
If you have any questions on this list, feel free to leave a comment and I'll get right back to you.
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i am getting a few things ready to put in a consignment sale in my home town. i read your info on things such as baby swings and how most of the time you can atleast get half of original buying price. i was curious about complete crib bedding sets. i have 2 and i am trying to decide how to price them. they are in excellent condition, having only been used for less than 2 years each. any advice, based on original price? my email is shannalm@hotmail.com
Shanna-
I am going to email you now, but I wanted to respond her as well. In my experience, crib bedding does not sell great. It tends to be one of those things that new moms want to buy new; therefore, it tends to not do the best when it comes to resell. I would say a FULL set for $50-$75 would have a great shot of selling, but usually anything over $100 doesn't sell. It's unfortunate because bedding is SO expensive!
For those of you reading, check out the DEALS in the bedding section. There are some great deals to be had!
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