Great Kids’ Secondhand Shops & Consignment Stores in Calgary
As every parent knows, raising kids ain’t cheap. Sometimes it seems like they wear a piece of clothing once and they’ve already outgrown it before they can put it on again. If you’re like me, you probably have an item or two that’s been bought and never worn after getting forgotten in the back of the closet (oops).
But don’t despair (cue infomercial music) – there’s a solution to your troubles! Whether you have gently (or never) worn clothing items you’d like to recoup some money from, or you’re tired of paying full price for clothing your kid will wear once, consignment stores have got your back. We’ve got a list of six great consignment stores in Calgary to help you save (and earn!) money on your kid’s’ clothing to help take a bit of the sting out of their next growth spurt.
*For consignment opportunities, be sure to visit the shops’ websites to gain a full understanding of their consignment process, including what items are accepted, turnaround time, consignment rates and payment options.
Best Consignment & Secondhand Shops for Kids Stuff in Calgary
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Fresh Kids
New Calgary boutique location coming soon
freshkids.ca
Is currently online only with a new storefront coming soon to Calgary. They’re still offering pre-loved baby, kids, and maternity clothing and baby gear. They have many popular mid to high-end brands in their shop, including Aden + Anais, Burberry, Gap, H&M, Little Marc Jacobs, Natives, Nike, Noppies, MEC, Minimocs, Patagonia, Ralph Lauren, Robeez, Sorel, TOMS, UGGS, Zara, Vans and more. Items can be purchased online, and local pick-up and worldwide shipping are available (and it’s free with orders of $175 or more). For interested consigners, once you’ve dropped off your gently used items and they’ve sold, you’ll receive 35% cash or 50% store credit in compensation. Fresh Kids offers three convenient drop-off locations in Calgary: Elbow Park (SW), Britannia (SW), and Mahogany (SE). Once you complete the consigner form, you will receive instructions, along with drop-off addresses.
Harper’s Hamper
SE Calgary (online + local pickup/shipping)
helloharpershamper.com
Harper’s Hamper specializes in high quality baby and toddler items, pre‑loved clothing (NB → size 16), shoes, accessories, and toys. They offer flat rate shipping with a charge of $18.00 anywhere in Canada and are currently offering free shipping on orders over $150.00
Knocked Consignment
3717 17th Ave SW, Calgary
knockedconsignment.com
A great stop for maternity, baby, and kids’ consignment. Knocked Consignment also carries postpartum essentials, carriers, and new and preloved accessories. They offer $15 flat rate shipping across Canada, $10 local Calgary delivery, or in-store pickup available.
Once Upon a Child
3 Locations – 9250 MacLeod Trail SE, 4625 Varsity Drive NW, and 2770 32 Avenue NE
onceuponachild.com
Once Upon a Child has a huge selection of second-hand baby and children’s items including clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear. Swimwear and special occasion apparel (like Halloween costumes) are also available during certain times of the year. A range of toys, games, books, exersaucers, strollers, high chairs and other baby gear is usually in stock. Sizes for clothing start at newborn and go all the way up to a 16/18 in youth, so there’s a good chance that you’ll find something for all of your kiddos in one stop! Brands like Gap, Old Navy, Gymboree, Children’s Place, and Justice are just some examples of what you’re likely to find. If you’re in the market to sell clothing or gear, Once Upon a Child will go through your gently used items (bring clothing in laundered and folded), pay cash for the items they want, and give you back anything that doesn’t meet the criteria of what they’re looking for!
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Sproutz & U-Turn
Bay #36 2835-37 Street SW
sproutzuturn.com
Sproutz & U-Turn has been a Calgary consignment staple since 2003. Although they originally catered specifically to kids, they have expanded to include consignment items for teens, men, and women as well. The Sproutz & U-Turn storefront boasts over 5,000 square feet of space, and the store receives between 150-300 bins of items each day, so there is tons of selection available. Clothing, toys and children’s gear in good used condition are what you’ll find in store at Sproutz & U-Turn. If you’re looking to unload some items of your own, make sure that they’re in season, clean, and folded (if they’re clothing items). One bin of children’s items and one bin of adult clothing are accepted every 7 days, and consigners receive 30% of the price of their item, which stays on the sale floor for up to three months. Any unsold items or items that were not chosen for consignment are donated to approved Calgary charities.
Have you bought or sold your kids’ clothes at a consignment shop before? Do you have any great tips you’d like to share to make the process a breeze? We’d love to hear them in the comments!
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