Just can’t be arsed to sell second hand children’s clothes

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DH wants to get them sold to claw some money back but I think it’s too much hassle. If I were to take the photos, asses the condition, list on Marketplace/ebay etc then they might not even sell - I just don’t think it’s worth the effort - I have sold the Frugi/Joules/Boden stuff and made a bit of cash but honestly who is going to pay for washed/worn H&M leggings?

AIBU just to donate or should I try to resell?

I always give mine to charity. Cant be bothered with selling.

I used to put them on eBay but life’s too short. Unless you really need the money (in which case it’s worth taking the time), just send them to the charity shop.

I always donate. Life’s too short.

Hang on - if your DH is that bothered, he can bloody do it himself!

Omg life definitely too short. Too many time wasters and you will get pennies for them. People on mumsnet swear the brands hold value but I've not even found that to be the case - a £20 boden item will sell for a fiver, huge bundles of supermarket stuff will go for a tenner for like 30 items.

I tend to put it in a pile of Tshirts, pile of jumpers etc, take a couple of photos and list it for a low amount of money (£10 or £20 for a big black sack). Someone comes to my house and takes it away and I buy some wine. Win win.

YANBU. Charity shop is my first thought, unless I know know someone I can pass the good quality stuff on to. I just cant be bothered, plus I have to dress my children anyway so i dont see it is as losing out on money.

(I also buy pretty much all of my clothes on the same basis, £10 for a big black sack, then a few years later I'll rebag it and pass it on.)

If it was relatively expensive I’ll resell as it’s worth the time otherwise charity shop if in good enough condition. If he wants to spend the time putting them online tell him he can!

Ps if you really want to donate, I wouldnt actually do so at charity shop. Nearly every where has refuges or charities that make up bundles for families in need, for free. They always need stuff and that way you know it gets to those in need without it bankrupting them - charity shops will sell on for as much as they can get away with.

You'd be wasting your time selling the non-poncey stuff. Get it to the charity shop or local DV charity.

Or make him do it if its so worth it.

Not worth it for a few quid and unless you really need the money I think it’s good to send to a charity of give away to someone.

No point selling kids clothes unless they are clothes for toddlers (loads of people buy second hand clothes for nursery wear) or they are seasonal - shorts always sell! In either case needs to be a decent size bundle. The rest I just freecycle.

I can't be bothered selling stuff for less than a tenner. Even at that is sometimes not worth the bother.

Always donate them.

I should add clothes I normally divide into
Rags and sell for the charity shop. So stuff that's done they can just put in their rag bin which they bulk sell.

If he’s so bothered, he can crack on with the major faff..

Everything apart from decent next stuff gets chucked in a black bin bag and listed as “age gender bundle of clothes everything you would need for age includes coats/shoes etc” for £10 on Facebook market place.
People think they’re getting a bargain, I’m getting the space! Win-win

Not worth it, I found even nicer labels like the little white company and ted baker didn’t fetch much, by the time you’ve packaged up and paid the fees it’s just not worth it! Everything goes to the charity shop now, and I feel better for it supporting charities.

I only sell the decent bits, suits, expensive brands etc, but you still only get a small amount. Everything else my friend with a little one gets the pick and the rest goes to charity shops. I do keep the off bit here and there for my imaginery second child.

If he wants to sell them, why are you taking pics of clothing etc?

You are better off bringing back to a "clothes for cash" outlet - you will get pennies per kilo, but at least you get something and you save the faff.

They tend to be strict on what they accept.

YANBU it’s a lot of effort. Making sure they are all in good condition, no marks or stains. Photographing them, making sure the bundle includes the same size, advertising them. Dealing with the cf’s who ask for them for free or make a joke offer. Or ask you to post. Then arranging collection.
I once sold an excellent condition designer brand coat. The woman insisted on meeting at Tesco rather then come to my house. She was late. When she got there she was holding it up, inspecting it, looking for any imperfections. Despite finding nothing wrong with it she then made me stupid offer, ignoring the fact we had already agreed the price.
Totally not worth the hassle.

If he wants them sold. Get him to sort it.

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Ps if you really want to donate, I wouldnt actually do so at charity shop. Nearly every where has refuges or charities that make up bundles for families in need, for free. They always need stuff and that way you know it gets to those in need without it bankrupting them - charity shops will sell on for as much as they can get away with.

Oh, do you know how I could find this in my area? What to google?

I’ve been passing on good quality stuff where I can. Eve to else is given away on FB or freecycle.

I’ve found a lady who collects kids clothing for various charities and now I just call her directly and she takes them.

I am careful to only donate good stuff though - I put anything that’s reached the end in recycling.