Kids Consignment Sales

Fall and spring are the times of year for consignment sales! If you are new to Atlanta, you may not know how huge consignment sales are. But with the economy being what it is, you should certainly check them out.

Atlanta Parent magazine has a good listing of consignment sales by county. It's too late to sell clothes at most sales for fall, but head out to get some deals and think about selling in the spring.

Tips for Buying

1. Bring cash or checks - most sales do not accept credit or debit cards.

2. Bring something to carry clothes in, like a laundry basket.

3. Many shows will not permit strollers or only permit them at scheduled times.

4. It may be impossible, but don't bring children if you can avoid it - those sales get crowded!

5. Be careful about buying items like cribs - they may have been recalled.

6. Avoid t-shirts. You'll usually pay a couple of dollars, and you can get clean, unfaded, non-pilly new t-shirts at Wal Mart or Target for a dollar more.

7. I like to buy church clothes or nicer items at the sales: usually they've been worn less. You can find boutique brands and good quality name brands at good prices.

8. Look over your kids' clothes before you go so you won't come home with more of the same.

9. Ask around for the "best" sales. In Forsyth County, my favorite is the Cumming First United Methodist Church.

Do you have any more tips or opinions about the best sales? Leave them in the comments!