https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 09 May 2026 22:25:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2436469 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:53:10 +0000 fussygal 2436469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great question - I've always wondered that, too.</p> <p>I likely wouldn't buy Carter's used and I'd prefer to buy one item at a time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2436414 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:15:36 +0000 daniellemybelle 2436414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer individual items. If the prices are right and the quality is good, I will buy Carters secondhand for play clothes. I bought several Carters items on HB when LO was in 18-24 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2436149 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:05:50 +0000 pinkcupcake 2436149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: i think our oldests are both in 4s but I definitely have lots of 2T to sort through :) </p> <p>@autumnlove: your lo looked so adorable in Gap dresses! :) </p> <p>Thanks for your input, everyone. It sounds like allowing people to pick and choose their own lots is the best way to go, and it might not be worth it to try to sell certain brands because of shipping / PP costs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2436124 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:52:22 +0000 PawPrints 2436124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer lots, but LO is still so young she grows out of clothing like crazy, so I tend to think of her clothes as more of a substance than as individual items. (But, my experience is limited to Buy Nothing lots vs. individual items; I actually haven't purchased before off classifieds, but I figure it's similar). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2436030 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:35:33 +0000 Alivoo01 2436030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I too like buying singles or being able to make my own lot.</p> <p>I'd buy Carter's stuff if it was priced aggressively, but it depends on shipping as well. As other mommies have mentioned, sometimes, there's really good deals with Carter's brand new stuff so it makes more sense to just buy them new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435995 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:10:58 +0000 Adira 2435995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like single items and being able to make my own bundle. Also deals for buying more (like buy 5 and get free shipping or each item is $2, but buy 6 for $10).</p> <p>I've bought a ton of Carters items off HB Classifieds, but I think boy stuff sells easier than girl stuff because there seems to be less of it (and a bunch of us with boys who are looking for deals). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435984 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 11:03:56 +0000 wheres_c 2435984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a local Just Between Friends or Fairytale Threads sale?<br /> I sold all of my carters stuff there and made about $2/item.<br /> All of the name brands I've sold on the classifieds here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435931 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:32:34 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2435931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For a carters lot you could do a buy as much as you can fit into a flat rate shipping box. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435925 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:30:45 +0000 snowjewelz 2435925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would prefer single item and make my own bundle, it would be great if you offer slight savings or free shipping if one buys over a certain amount! </p> <p>Agree about Carter's though. But it depends.. If you have stuff from past seasons that they don't make anymore that are new or EUC, you may have takers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435381 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 18:07:46 +0000 autumnlove 2435381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like single items for toddler sizes. I love your LO's clothes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435360 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 17:36:57 +0000 BabyMats 2435360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkcupcake: dd is 9-12 months. I'd buy carters and if you even have tank top summer stuff. We are sitting in ac over here </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435268 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 16:07:06 +0000 LindsayInNY 2435268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've bought Carters before - depends on the style! And I would be open to 12+ Month sizing too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435259 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 15:48:43 +0000 coopsmama 2435259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've bought Carter's used off of the classifieds! If it's in good shape, cute and only a buck or so, it's well worth it I think - yes, Carter's is relatively cheap BUT it's still a savings to me for the most part vs paying like $5 an item. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435229 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 15:10:03 +0000 PinkElephant 2435229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there a place you can sell locally, like a neighborhood listserv or FB group? I always manage to offload Carters, Target brands, etc. In big bags if I price items at about $1/item. (so maybe $25 for a mixed bag with onesies, leggings, pjs, hats, etc.) </p> <p>I don't buy Carter's used, and I don't like buying lots unless they are small, brand, and season specific (like two Tea dresses and matching leggings that all coirdinate)- but that may be because my oldest is 3.5, so by this point I know what I like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435228 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 15:08:16 +0000 BandDmommy 2435228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: I agree, carters is so cheap new, hard to justify buying it used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435216 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:37:32 +0000 youboots 2435216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like singe items. Looking for 12 mo plus. Personally I would not buy Carters used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435209 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:27:50 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2435209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to buy single items. I'll buy Carter's if it's priced low enough. :) DD needs lots of clothes in sizes 6-9 and up so I'll be browsing if you list here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435207 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:25:36 +0000 mrskc 2435207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to buy single items. I would buy carters if it's in good condition and cheap. Like $1-2 per piece + shipping. I would order some padded flat rate envelopes through usps. You can stuff a lot in those and its $6.80 to ship. Also usps has increased first class to 16 ounces so that would help to keep shipping cost down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435203 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:21:35 +0000 Applesandbananas 2435203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I preferred Carters over anything else. Once we find out what LO2 is, I'll be in the market for lots of whichever gender, since we got rid of most of LO's baby stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435199 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:18:44 +0000 Littlebit 2435199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll buy carters if the price is right and I like the item! I prefer to make my own bundles usually. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435197 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 14:14:31 +0000 BSB 2435197@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I prefer to buy at consignment sales so I don't have to pay for shipping but I would buy carter's clothes at a good price. </p> <p>At consignment sales, I buy 3 pack of onesies for like $5. Not sure if anyone is willing to sell that low and pay for shipping. Though, some of my specialty onesies, I could see myself buying for $5 a piece considering I paid $10-15 retail for it.</p> <p>As for shipping, I would think lots that would fit in flat rate boxes would probably be the most bang for my buck. I would pay for shipping if the flat rate box was stuffed to capacity.</p> <p>ETA: yeah, I guess I might not buy 'all this for $25'. Maybe you can say, pick five items and it will be all the same shipping. Of course smaller sizes can fit more in a box than larger sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435174 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:54:42 +0000 regberadaisy 2435174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkcupcake: I prefer single items. Am looking for 2T and up! I would say 4T and up as well but I think our olders are the same size. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435166 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:40:38 +0000 sorrycharlie 2435166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Carter's! I personally prefer to buy individual because I like to pick what I like, but as a seller lots are easier. I never know what to list things for and hope someone will just ask if they want me to split, because I totally would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435146 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:21:15 +0000 runnerd 2435146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have bought Carters off HB - it has to be In really good condition, and priced to move for me to bother with Carters.</p> <p>I personally prefer creating my own lot. I will rarely buy anything priced as "all this for $25" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435144 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:19:36 +0000 BandDmommy 2435144@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkcupcake: I think if you sell carters stuff in lots that would work but once you factor in shipping, I find it easier to just donate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435139 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:13:45 +0000 tinyperson 2435139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've bought Carters off the classifieds before, but won't be for a while because the Canadian dollar is so bad right now :( Otherwise I'd be all over it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435138 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:12:52 +0000 pinkcupcake 2435138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BandDmommy: that's what I'm figuring :( Too bad, because most of it is pretty much brand new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435134 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:05:41 +0000 BandDmommy 2435134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pinkcupcake: I've had zero luck selling carters even locally. Those are in my donate pile. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-buy-off-classifieds#post-2435130 Sun, 24 Jan 2016 13:04:24 +0000 pinkcupcake 2435130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just found out our second baby is a BOY, and I guess that means saying goodbye to the tubs and tubs of girl clothes I've saved *just in case*. I'm planning on slowly going through the bins and listing some on the classifieds. </p> <p>If you buy off classifieds, do you prefer lots or singles for infant clothes (or, do you prefer to make your own lots)? What about bigger sizes, like 12 months and up? Is it worth even trying to sell brands like Carter's, or should I just stick with selling the more name brand stuff (Gap, Boden, etc)?</p> <p>Thanks in advance!! :) </p>