I have a ton of higher end baby items to sell - how to do this most efficiently?

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Anonymous wrote:Just sell it on nextdoor or the MONA listserv. There are also consignment shops. “Too valuable to donate” rubbed me off the wrong way to be honest. You seem like a materialistic person who looks down on people of lesser means.

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OP, be sure to give each potential buyer a background investigation, and have them wait for you at Starbucks while you run each precious piece back and forth from your house. OMFG.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are two types of parents:

The ones who value name brand baby gear and buy expensive items — and the ones who view it as temporary and want a deal. The latter will view your mamaroo as completely interchangeable with any other graco swing and will have zero interest in haggling with you. The ones who value name brand stuff will buy new — just like you did.

Post all your stuff on FB marketplace. Your absolute price ceiling should be 50% of what you paid for it (and probably less tbh.)

+1

OP has absolutely zero common sense.

When I read that she wanted the person to sit in the driveway while she paraded her sh&t in and out of the house - a new DCUM low!

OP, at this rate, suck it up and have a tag sale on your front lawn, because no one thinks as highly of your thrice (!!!!) used crap as you do!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We have three kids, the youngest is 15 months and we might be moving soon so I have a ton of baby items to off load. Everything from a car seat, mamaroo, nursing pillows, multiple carriers, clothes from Hanna and Boden, etc etc. I don’t need to get top dollar for it all but it feels collectively too valuable for me to just donate. In my ideal world I’d find an honest seeming woman who go could come over on a nice day and hang out for a while on our driveway / porch while I brought things out one by one and we determined a reasonable low price for what she wants - and most of what she didn’t want I’d just donate.

Is this a pipe dream? Anyone know of how I might find such a lady? Or is there a better way to easily and quickly sell baby gear?

I live in Arlington btw.

OP, I came back to post again. I posted earlier that I didn't think there was anything wrong with you asking, but I didn't think it would likely work out the way you wanted. I still think your heart is in the right place, and your intentions are good, but that it is unlikely. I wanted to expand on it.

Part of the problem is that when you envision a nice day and going over each item one by one, that's a good experience from your side (even if extra work!), but it might not feel so good from the other side. Having to sit there for the day and going over items piece by piece and verbally appreciating them, and the verbal appreciation for your generosity and largesse, might come off a bit "noblesse oblige" and "lady of the manor."

It's hard to accept charity for a lot of people. It really is. Buying a batch of items off eBay for a set price is just a financial transaction, and it doesn't tend to feel like compromising your dignity or groveling. But it might if it had to be a drawn out process in person with someone you don't know, you know? Not that this is how you mean it, but how it feels from the other side -- sometimes and for some people, at least.

You might get lucky and find someone of the right mindset to appreciate it in the spirit intended. You can always try! But if it were me, I'd shy away and just go to Goodwill or buy something used more impersonally. I grew up super poor (like, outhouse and no electricity poor), and sometimes charity is more than you can bear. If you've had to navigate that a lot, sometimes you just can't anymore unless it's a matter of life or limb. It just hurts too much to give more of yourself in gratitude, over and over.

I have a professional job now and consider myself well off, but I remember. I just remember how hard it was.

+1

WTAF?

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Anonymous wrote:

No one wants a car seat that's been through three kids. Are you crazy?

And even if they do, it’s probably expired so it’s really unethical to try to sell it...

+1

OP is out of her damn mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think donating it is the way to go as there are plenty of people in need. I was connected with a young mother who was getting out of an abusive relationship, and a woman on my list serve was helping her move into her own apartment. She was thrilled to have my baby stuff, and I was happy it went to someone in need.

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Donating is what good people do, not what spoiled people like OP does.

[Anonymous]

1. If your goal is just to help another mother who might be struggling, donation is the way to go. Some places will even pick up. Or put on Buy Nothing, or a neighborhood list-serve, or free section Craigslist, and leave it in the driveway to be picked up.

2. If you want to help and want to make money from it, or just want to make money, then consignment. Or you can put in a few hours to photograph and list on eBay.

Meeting up for an extended visit with one person isn't necessary either to help or to make money. It might be worth thinking about why that became the option that was most attractive. What's the goal?

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What’s with the “one by one” bit? Why that specifically?

[Anonymous]

I regularly buy higher end clothing for my kids on EBay and threadup. I also bought all my strollers and lots of other baby gear second hand. I like brand names and like getting them cheap. So, people like me do exist and hopefully you’ll find someone in your area. But if not, definitely try to sell the clothing online.

[Anonymous]

OP, what is your HHI?

Never mind. It’s a once in a century pandemic and people are literally starving. That you can’t bring yourself to donate your old baby things speaks volumes about your character. Shame on you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not sure why no one recommended lemon lane consignment. They’re in falls church and only take certain brands, in good condition. Think jacadi, boden, mayoral, tea, Hannah andersson etc. They can donate what they don’t sell so it’s win/win. I’ve made about $300 within 3 drop offs.

Cool, but I think the OP wants personalized appreciation of each of their used baby items.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, what is your HHI?

Never mind. It’s a once in a century pandemic and people are literally starving. That you can’t bring yourself to donate your old baby things speaks volumes about your character. Shame on you.

Most people aren't starving and tons of free food programs. No one is entitled to free stuff. We donate some but also sell most stuff. You don't know someone else financial situation. Shame on you,

[Anonymous]

The one by one thing would be fun to do with my sister. “Oh this one is cute! Whoa, what’s THAT” “oh it’s a gift from DH’s aunt...” But it only makes sense as a social encounter which is weird if you’re doing it with a stranger for money.

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I’m on the MOTH listserv and I see stuff for sale all the time for about these prices:

Rainforest Jumperoo-$20-$30
Portable crib -$20-$50
Ergo 360 -$30-$80
Car seat-$20
Stroller- huge range but usually $20-$10
High chair-$20
Bumbo$10
Bouncy chair-$10-$20
Baby gates- usually free
Bath tubs- free

Clothes are often bundled. 12 3-6 onesies for a girl -$10 etc
I also recommend waiting for the appropriate season to off load or holiday.
Right no I’m seeing posts for Easter clothes. Right before a snow storm is ideal to sell snow boots and clothing for the parents who realized they need new gear.

Good luck

[Anonymous]

No judging here. Just list the items for between 25% to up to 50% of what you paid and expect people will probably negotiate you down. The 50% price would be for things in like new or excellent condition. You can probably sell $$ equipment easily this way. It's not likely you'll sell clothes like this unless you make a big lot of several outfits for $10. You might be able to sell individual items that were never worn and still have tags.

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I’m still giggling at honest seeming woman.

Maybe you could ask someone that does estate sales to price it, and manage? For a fee.

Curb alerts are generally hassle feee tho.