https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:02:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754309 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:22:46 +0000 mediagirl 754309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@aprk: never been to that one, I'll have to look it up! Do they have a half price day? That's my favorite day. :) I would take an empty stroller, rolling garbage can or wagon with you to tote stuff. Things get heavy fast! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754297 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:17:15 +0000 ShootingStar 754297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My advice is that if you want any gear, to get there early (like at least 30 minutes before it opens if it's a super popular sale) and book it right over to the gear section. Things like clothes there seems to be TONS of, but the best gear gets snatched up pretty quick.</p> <p>It also helped to have DH just kind of stand in one place and I could give him stuff and then run around looking for more, and then we both reviewed the stuff after. If you think there's a slim chance you want something, just take it and decide later if it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754255 Wed, 01 May 2013 10:03:04 +0000 littlebittyhouse 754255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The biggest thing is to know your needs - bring a list! There will be so much stuff and so many people!</p> <p>I like to being an oversized tote for clothing so I can keep it on my shoulder.</p> <p>I tend to grab all my potential items and then sort - the good stuff goes quick.Think about sizing - if it has been washed and dried a few times it might be a little smaller. Typically you can count on your babe being a 'size up' a 3mo old will likely be in 6mo clothing. I found it hard to judge in the beginning but now I know he outgrows a size in about 4 months. At 10mo he is in 18mo clothing.</p> <p>Unless it is super cheap I stay away from the Carters stuff and go for baby gap, gymboree, IMP, etc. I did get a great deal on Carters summer rompers - $2!</p> <p>I think the most bang for your buck is with the gear. We got a leap frog table for $10, little tykes swing for $12, a busy box for $15 and a Rody for $12! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754223 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:48:00 +0000 aprk 754223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Frog in My Pocket in Apex. Have you been? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754211 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:45:40 +0000 mediagirl 754211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Which sale, @aprk? In the past I have purchased the following from Kids Exchange (which is in July):<br /> -Exersaucer<br /> -Bassinet<br /> -Changing table<br /> -Clothes, lots of clothes<br /> -Onesies and sleepers<br /> -Toys - blocks, mirror, rattles<br /> -Books<br /> -Snap n go stroller<br /> -Furniture (bookcase, toy organizer) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754206 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:43:59 +0000 looch 754206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one coming up this weekend and I am super bummed I can't go! I would be looking for outdoor stuff, like a water table, freestanding slide, wheelbarrow, that kind of thing, assuming you can store them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754204 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:42:39 +0000 T.H.O.U. 754204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would look for some soft or wooden blocks. </p> <p>A bumbo seat is also great to pick up used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754201 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:40:30 +0000 Smurfette 754201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make sure you bring a rolling suitcase/hamper something to put your clothes in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754196 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:39:02 +0000 mamabolt 754196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you don't have one, an exersaucer or jumparoo is great to have between 4-7 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/consignment-sale-what-do-i-buy#post-754187 Wed, 01 May 2013 09:34:03 +0000 aprk 754187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>There is a huge consignment sale in the area coming up in two weeks. Given that A is 4 weeks today, and another sale won't come up until the early fall, what should we go to look for, if anything?</p> <p>I know there are some deals to be had at these sales, but I need some experienced moms for input as to what's next! Thanks :) </p>