https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:24:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201358 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:36:19 +0000 twinmama 1201358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our kids megablocks came from goodwill! An enormous bag for $1.99! I was floored when I saw how much they are new.</p> <p>But yes, I would. Our kids bday gifts were a combo of new and pre-loved. Our family is also into garage sales and thrift stores, so they give some second hand items for holidays as well. Typically clothes, shoes, toys. It's great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201350 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:33:19 +0000 sorrycharlie 1201350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am totally not opposed to it. But I got an Aqua Doodle on clearance for cheap cheap, and then the rockin' giraffe. We want to buy her a tent or teepee and that'll be it I think. So this year probably not used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201333 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:30:16 +0000 mediagirl 1201333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: you know I did. :) I bought Mega Bloks and a couple of Little People sets for her for Christmas used. My husband used his washing magic on them so they all look brand new again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201311 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:27:29 +0000 looch 1201311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be totally fine with it, especially if it is something large and assembled!</p> <p>I was thinking of doing the used route when my son's old enough for a bike! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201299 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 10:25:53 +0000 pinkb 1201299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: awesome deal!</p> <p>@locavore_mama: I think they are $69 regular pice, I wasn't planning on putting her name on it so not sure about that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201140 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:37:52 +0000 Smurfette 1201140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey: I know! My Aunt gets to go during the presale for the sellers and I had her look for me. I told her to pick between it and the L&amp;L House and she said this was cheaper and in better condition. It doesn't look used at all! R is going to love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201135 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:37:26 +0000 autumnlove 1201135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: So cool! Daycare has one and the kids love it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201117 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:31:31 +0000 chopsuey 1201117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: OMG! My SIL has one of these and let us borrow it when DD was younger. IT IS AMAZING! We loved it. They retail for like $200!! What a STEAL! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201109 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:30:12 +0000 Smurfette 1201109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got this for R at a consignment sale for $8! Better then the Laugh and Learn house for $80. </p> [attach=1508/13/mvwdmd.600x450.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201080 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:22:55 +0000 regberadaisy 1201080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: do you know how much a cover is and can you personalize? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201070 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:20:23 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1201070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! There are a few things we will buy new (maybe an outfit, shoes, and a bike helmet). But toys and things like that probably will be used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201069 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:20:12 +0000 autumnlove 1201069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't mind a used slide or indoor playhouse right now but our local Craigslist sucks. </p> <p>@pinkb: I love older Fisher Price Little People and I buy them on Ebay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201068 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:19:39 +0000 pinkb 1201068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: Yep that is the plan. I fell in love with the gray with a ruffle cover and the one I got is red, so I definitely want a new cover. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201060 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:17:33 +0000 regberadaisy 1201060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkb: wow, Good score on the anywhere chair! Are you just going to buy a new slipcover for it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201047 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:14:06 +0000 pinkb 1201047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have already bought a couple things! Love finding great deals used, I just got an PBK anywhere chair for $10 :) And I like some of the older versions of some toys rather than the newer so I love trying to hunt down the used "vintage" toy deals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201034 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:09:36 +0000 LuLu Mom 1201034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no issue with this at all, her kitchen is used :) And if I can find a good deal on a playhouse I would buy this used for Christmas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201030 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:08:38 +0000 Mamaof2 1201030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yep! I do this for Birthdays too! We have a great consignment shop! It suppose to be cleaned by them but I always take things home and use Clorox wipes just to be sure. My kids have no clue that its new or used =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/buying-lo-used-items-for-holiday-gifts#post-1201021 Thu, 07 Nov 2013 09:06:01 +0000 regberadaisy 1201021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone else planning on buying used items for LO's Christmas gifts? </p> <p>There's so much I want to get her I just can't possibly buy all new, even on sale. </p> <p>I'm looking for a used learning tower, mega blocks and shopping cart right now. </p>