How It Works
 | Bring in your gently used children's clothing, toys and baby equipment. |
 | While you check out the great kids stuff in the store, the buyer will review your items. |
 | The buyer will select and make an offer on the items that meet current style, safety and condition standards, as well as store's current stock levels. |
 | Once you accept the offer, you’ll be on your way with some extra money, some great new stuff for your kids, or both! |
At Once Upon A Child you'll find a huge selection of gently used kids clothing, toys, furniture and equipment at up to 70% off retail! We're not your typical secondhand store. The items that we buy and sell are next to new, good quality, clean and have been checked for safety standards.
No appointment necessary - we buy every day and will pay you on the spot! Check with your local store for additional details.
Click here to view examples of the kind items our stores are buying most.
Selling Tips
- In order for us to offer the latest and greatest in styles at value prices, clothing and accessories must be purchased within the last five years.
- Equipment and toys must meet current safety standards and include all parts. Not sure if your item qualifies? Bring it in and we’ll check it out!
- Check out our what we buy page to see what types of items we buy and sell, we know we buy items you have not even thought of!
- Be sure your apparel items are freshly laundered and in good condition – no stains, fading, or excessive wear.
- Clean toys and equipment sell best.
- It is most efficient for us to review items folded neatly in a box, bin or tote. Please, no hangers or garbage bags.
- It’s always a good idea to call us to find out about what we buy.
Recycle with us at Once Upon A Child!
We buy all day, every day and there is never an appointment necessary. We pay on-the-spot for the items we can accept. Feel free to stay and shop or return to our store up to 1 hour prior to close to review your quote. We participate in the same day pick up policy. Items must be picked up the same day in order for you to receive cash. If you are unable to return the same day, you have the option of receiving store credit and having any items we are unable to take donated.
Bring us your furniture, equipment, toys - we'd love to make you an offer. Bring a basket of clothing and trade it for the next size. Recycle. Save money.
Clothing, Toys & Equipment need to come in clean, have all of their parts and be in good working condition. Cribs and other items requiring assembly must be brought in already assembled or be assembled in the store to verify that all parts are present.
At Once Upon A Child, safety and product quality are always our top priorities. For these reasons, there are some items we are unable to buy such as car seats and products that have been recalled.