To think sometimes it's too much hassle trying to sell Stuff.

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I have a huge load of maternity clothes. Most worn once all immaculate. 15 items.
Put on marketplace for £15, one no show. One offered £5.

Also a unisex bundle of newborn vests (20) and sleepsuits (18) the bundle for £10 if say half not worn ( gifted between dd and ds and neither got to wear most) . Again lots of interest but no show.

Ideally I'd. Like to make a few quid back on some of it. I live in a spfh. It's all washed and ironed. Well presented

What am I doing wrong.?
Am I best just keeping it and car booting it in the summer?
Or charity the maternity to get rid? And the baby clothes to Sure start..

I just give stuff like this away.

I’ve got to the point where I think it is too much hassle, unless you’re selling a pricey electrical item or similar. I just donate things now and hope I get a bit of good karma!

I just take the stuff to the tip. Far easier

I wouldn't tip run it. Lots is unworn.

Yep think I'll donate.. Last time sure start took a load of infant clothes off dds. Will ask there when get baby weighed.

Yes Facebook marketplace is such a pain!

People now want everything for cheap, ridiculous cheap too.
I donated to a refuge when I had children's clothes.

I absolutely agree. I’ve been trying to sell some of DS’ clothes online in pre loves Facebook groups for that particular store like Joules, Cath Kidston etc. They were all bought brand new by me and worn by my son only, amazing condition, smoke free pet house etc. For example, I have three joules 6yo boys tops for sale as a bundle and nobody is interested. With postage and fees, I’d only be making about £3 anyway. I am better off donating them to a local charity.

Please don’t tip it. Someone will want it for free.

I have discovered a facebook page for giving stuff away locally. Its brill,

I know what you mean though about the selling pages. I have had little success with new stuff even will selling cheap and often it isn’t worth ebaying Lower value stuff due to postage costs.

I sell on line, and it can be a massive hassle for little return. My experience says some things go well such as big ‘labels’ and others just don’t. With something like this I’d be tempted to put a card up in the local shop or supermarket offering a ‘buyer collects’ and a job lot price.

I charity shop most of it, it's not worth the hassle.

Marketplace is not the place to be selling clothes, toys and furniture sells well there . Ebay for clothes.

I sell most of my dcs things when they are done with them, we got a holiday (£2k) put of the baby/toddler things. It's only £5 here and there on toys and bundles of clothes but it quickly adds up.

Yes I agree & if you try eBay, by the time you’ve factored in fees & shipping it’s more hassle than it’s worth. It’s frustrating.

With dds sure start took it as they have a team that worked with people that fall under the poverty category. They said they don't just give the whole lot to people but if a family for example said my baby needs trousers and jumpers in xxx size. They would give them a few out of the whole lot.

I'm going to do that I think.
They may even want mat clothes? Worth an ask I guess

Second hand clothes dont sell well at all, unless its branded stuff. There is a resale market for higher end branded kids clothes like Joules, Hatley, Frugi, Jojo Maman Bebe etc. But nobody is interested in supermarket basics or even mid range stuff like Next. I usually just put it in the clothing bin, it will either be sold in a charity shop or go to someone less fortunate at home or abroad. Alternatively you could try a nearly new sale run by NCT or mums2mums or something, where people may be more likely to buy as they can see the actual items and choose.

I think facebook marketplace is great for selling some things, but clothes just isnt one.

I donate to the charity shops. Easier and I feel good that someone is benefiting from my donations.

Don’t tip it as stupidly suggested above. What a massive waste! Like landfill needs more

I don't sell on eBay for that reason and our post office always has a massive queue which I don't fancy with a 2 Yr old and a month old.. I need what little sanity I have left lol

Maternity stuff I'm surprised it hasn't sold. Everyday stuff in an average size should sell. Fancy one off stuff in an odd size 6/8 or 20+ i csn imagine is hard to sell.

Baby stuff, most people get gifts, would rather buy new for tiny stuff. I'd donate the bundle.

We have the same. I needed to make money but seems everyone is a time waster 🙁
Tried to donate stuff (good quality) but charity shops too full and I hate to tip stuff but there seems no alternative

I got fed up of CF and timewasters so I donate lots of stuff direct to charity shops now or womens refuge may be interested. I'd rather give it to charity or a refuge than give it away for barely anything to some CF on FB who will likely try and sell it on themselves.

I've sold baby stuff on Facebook but had a lot less luck with clothes, which I find do better on eBay.

Maternity clothes seemed to sell well on eBay even if they weren't too brands. I'd split your bundle of 15 items into smaller bundles of 3-5 items of the same type (e.g. one of tops, one of skirts) making sure it's still ok to go as a small parcel. List it as a buy it now and depending on what it is you might get £8-£10 a bundle with them paying postage on top.

I've found baby clothes really don't go unless they are a top brand.

I'd recommend selling at an nct nearly new sale. Means you have to store stuff up u til the next sale.

I just take the stuff to the tip. Far easier

How careless and wasteful.

You could check with local food banks to see if there is a nearby baby bank. These things are in high demand in some areas.

I wouldn't buy bundles. Have you tried listing it separately?

I donate any old clothes. Straight to the charity shop. However, with the kind of stuff you are looking to get rid of, might be worth checking to see if there are any women’s shelters nearby who would take it?