posted on September 22, 2000 09:23:10 PM
I have received a huge amount of excellent kids clothes, about 90% of them name brands. They are from newborn to T3&4. I have never sold clothes that small before, and have no idea how to do it. One by one, or lots? Group them in outfits, like pants and shirts, (these are all boys clothes BTW). If I do it in lots, how big should the lots be, and would there be a demand for such a thing, or just ship them off to the good will? Pricing? (Mickey Mouse, Nike, etc)I don't even know if pics of all of them are necessary, and a blow by blow description of each and every item? There has got to be about 300 pieces here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
posted on September 22, 2000 09:28:25 PM
I sell new name brand clothing, so I am not be much help. I sell mine individually, and some of the best pieces you should probably sell singly. I would think the most important thing would be, holes, stains, etc. Sorry I was not much help. Heather
posted on September 22, 2000 09:39:31 PM
Thanks heather There are no holes, stains or missing buttons or snaps. They are in really great shape, but this was a first time mom and the kid had to have the name brands. NOW she sees how fast they grow, (she has only one) and these lil' things are just so adorable. (I am sure this child wil grow up being a better person for having worn onsies from the GAP.
posted on September 22, 2000 09:44:30 PM
Hi,
I sold a few toddler items awhile back. If they are in very good condition I would sell individually but state in the auction that you have more items and will combine to save on shipping.
Be creative in the description ("...elastic along top of hood for that snug fit on that oh so fussy tot" ). Measure the leg lengths and tell if there are snaps on crotch. I would include pic's even if it's just one.
If you do sell in lots I would make it for 3 items at a time. Remember to state "see my other auctions for more toddler items."
[ edited by MaLady on Sep 22, 2000 09:45 PM ]
posted on September 22, 2000 09:46:45 PM
Hey,
I was the same way with my daughter, spent $75.00-100.00 on each outfit up until she was about a year and a half old. Nothing worse than a baby yakking on a $75 outfit. As you can see, it took me a long time to figure out it was not necessary. She is in Kindergarten now, and we are back to the same thing again. If you have Gap and all those good things, I would list most individually. Do you have quite a bit invested in these, or were they given to you? Heather
[ edited by hcross on Sep 22, 2000 09:47 PM ]
posted on September 22, 2000 10:16:00 PM
I didn't invest anything in them. They were just given to me to do with what I want to do, so I figured well why not try to sell them on EBAY? Thanks MaLady..will take those tips along with my Ginko and get to writing! So ouldyou gals care ot give me any startingprices? Honestly, Ihave NO clue here....( i'm old....used cloth diapers so that tells ou from what era I am from!)
posted on September 22, 2000 10:43:14 PM
You have nothing in them, I would list them sep. and start each piece at a dollar. I bet you will be suprised how they go. The odd thing about the children's clothing category is that lots of used things go higher than brand new with tags items. Go figure.
posted on September 23, 2000 08:35:45 AM
I both sell clothing and have two little boys in those sizes so a few suggestions for you.
#1 - If taking the pics and writing the descriptions are just too much work - I would be happy to take the size 3 and 4's off your hands for you. (JUST KIDDING )
#2 - If you have key name brands that are universally known, good ones for children that sell well are:
Gap
Nike
Nordstrom
Tommy Hilfiger
Monkey Wear
Abercrombie & Fitch
Sports Jerseys
Buster Brown
Those I would list seperately. As the other poster noted, start them at $1 and you will be suprised on what they go to - that is for the name brands in excellent shape only. Definately make sure the name brand is in the title.
#3 - For the non-household name brands:
Group in lots of 3 (larger lots unless 10 or more do no better so stay at 3)
Same size or at least size range 3-5 etc.
#4 - Make sure you do have pics and describe the color if it does not come through accurately.
#5 - You do not have to be as detailed with measurements for kids. I generally provide the length only. (b/cuz of shrinkage, especially with childrens cotton items).
#6 - You can be skinny on the measurements but not on the description. Be very detailed on the description. The one poster with the creative description is also a plus. Make them see that their child has to have it.
#7 - Make sure any kind of tear, mark - no matter how small is described. You will still get bids unless raggy and then should probably not list. Clothing buyers get very irritated if their is any mark at all that was not described once they get it. Hold item up to natural lighting - you will see far more than you do inside - especially stains etc.
#8 - When you ship the items put them in some kind of bag. 1 gallon ziploc bags do well for clothing of this size.
#9 - Make sure to offer 1st class as well as priority (if that is your standard) your prices will go higher and more will bid. peole buying one piece of children's clothing do not like paying priority rates. I charge $2.50 for 1st class s/h and $4.50 for priority s/h and let them decide. For the 1st class just go to Costco or Office max etc. You can buy a large box of bubble tyvek envelopes for around .25 cents each. You get 25-50 in each box. Slip the item folded in the ziploc and then it fits right in the envelope.
Name brands do sell well especially right now as school clothes are still being purchased. Lots also do well. I would not sell individually unless true household names or unique sizes.
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!
I will warn you though - I am not sure what you currently sell but I moved from a variety of collectibles and breakables to clothing and there is a much greater % of deadbeats with clothing. Just be prepared. If they do not contact or pay within your time, get your credit and re-list.
The best part about clothing is the packing is so much easier than with breakables
posted on September 23, 2000 12:14:04 PM
with 300 pieces to sell I would put 3 outfits in a lot and sell them that way. You should make at least $1,000
posted on September 23, 2000 12:48:52 PM
Very interisting thread. Thanks for starting it. I started selling most anything and then I went to Ties, Scarfs and Jewelry and I can verify that these are much easier to mail than the glass. There are some great ideas in here. I do offer 1st class or Priority with no handling charge. I always give the buyers their choice, but if they choose 1st class it is always with insurance so it would cost them approximately $2.50. If I know the item weighs over 2 pounds then it can only go Priority so I state that. These kind of threads are a lot better than the ones that are full of complaints. Good Luck with your auctions furkidmon it should be fun.
