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

166 replies

untiedstates · 25/07/2020 14:15

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?

OP posts:
Justajot · 25/07/2020 18:28

If you aren't desperate for money then I'd suggest that you think about how much time it will take and how much money you will make. Turn that into an hourly amount and decide if you would work for that hourly wage.

Obviously this should be a calculation for your DH to do, as he's the one who will be doing it.

PoodleMoth · 25/07/2020 18:48

It's so much hassle! I love donating the decent stuff either to friends who are due/have younger children or to charity. Stained/past it clothes go in the clothing bank. The only things I sold (for cheap) to friends were high value items and even then I could have got triple if I could have been bothered to advertise etc, I much prefer my friend getting use out of them!

Onthetrain75 · 25/07/2020 19:01

If they have any value eg designer then either eBay or pass on to friends. Nothing else is worth the time really and it’s really depressing selling perfectly wearable clothes for 99p and then having to go to the hassle of packing and posting. If your DH wants to then let him do it!

diyhelpneeded · 25/07/2020 19:08

If your dh wants to sell them then he can make all the effort to do it (within a reasonable timeframe) or they're given away.

InFiveMins · 25/07/2020 19:17

I never sell. just give to friends/family/neighbours or charity.

TJ17 · 25/07/2020 19:20

Hi @untiedstates

I'm not sure where in the world you are but in the UK, NCT do a "nearly new sale" where you give them all your stuff and they sell it at a second hand baby sale and they give you a percentage of the sale!
Completely hassle free and it's also quite a worthy cause whilst still making money for yourself.

Obviously at the moment due to COVID there aren't any planned but if you're willing to hold on to the stuff a bit longer...

www.nct.org.uk/local-activities-meet-ups/nct-nearly-new-sales

TJ17 · 25/07/2020 19:22

Sell at a Nearly New Sale
If your home is full of clothes, toys and equipment that your kids have grown out of, we can help. Our Nearly New Sales give you the chance to clear out your clutter and make some money, and you might find a few great bargains too.
Only NCT Nearly New Sales offer two models of sales depending on which model the local branch has chosen to run.
• Table-top sales just charge a flat fee for a table and no other commission is payable.
• Ticketed sales are more convenient if, as a seller, you cannot stay for the duration of the sale, so sellers are charged a small commission for having their goods sold for them by the NCT branch volunteer team
Anyone can sell at our Nearly New Sales, you don't have to be a member of the charity. Places often fill up quickly so it's best to register early.

SerendipitySunshine · 25/07/2020 19:24

Donate it if it's ok quality.

CosmicVagina · 25/07/2020 19:24

He wants to sell them... he does it Biscuit

dillydallydollydaydream7 · 25/07/2020 19:28

I gave some of DD's to charity and some to the women's refuge. My friends sister and works there and I found out all DD's clothes went to someone living in the refuge who literally had nothing and had just had a baby. It was lovely to know someone was getting some use out of them and was grateful for them

TurquoiseDress · 25/07/2020 19:30

I always tend to give mine to the charity shop/collection bag

It all feels such a pain to list on eBay or FB, the latter generally causes so much piss arsing around with buyers either not turning up/haggling down to a silly price or general fuckwittery saying they want it then going all silent

Giving to charity is the best thing

Just to add, my children don't have any designer stuff it's all supermarket or Primani Grin

GameSetMatch · 25/07/2020 19:38

take them to your nearest children’s centre or give them to your Health visitor if you’re still in contact with them, they will know people who really need them.

Trinketsfor20 · 25/07/2020 19:41

The person seeking to make the savings is the person who needs to put in the time and labour of listing, pursuing, posting, photographing.

What is not on is the person wanting the savings delegating it to his wife for wifework.

Twigaletta · 25/07/2020 19:44

Don't do it if you can't be arsed. Or get DH to do it.

I do it and make about £100/month.

Ernieshere · 25/07/2020 19:48

We take ours to a childrens hospice charity shop.

The bigger things like bikes, play kitchens & board games we take to sell at a 'babysale'

Its £10 a table and we are there for 3 hours. We made £150 once, the rest around £40.

Its just not worth it.

40andginger · 25/07/2020 19:50

U could sell them as a bundle on Facebook or gumtree its less hassle as you don't really have to list everything as long as you price accordingly

EL8888 · 25/07/2020 19:52

YANBU. If he’s that bothered then he can do it. That’s part of his Sunday sorted

Ernieshere · 25/07/2020 19:55

Also its worth roughly working out once or twice how much it cost per wear.

If it was £3 leggings and they wore them x 30, then it really is not worth trying to get money back on something that had plenty of wear.

That soon gets the thought of selling out of your head, we don't go clothes shopping to make a profit.

We go because the child needs clothes, they have the clothes, they wear them.
Purpose served.

Get rid.

KarrieKay · 25/07/2020 19:55

I worked out how long it would take me to photograph post and mail them and decided my hourly wage is a lot more than that so fuck it! I give stuff to friends, a local swap site, a charity clothes bundle scheme and charity shops. I have no guilt.

FilthyforFirth · 25/07/2020 20:00

Nope I cant be arsed. I pass on to family or donate to charity shop. Selling second hand seems such a hassle. I have a really good double over cooker in my garage, only a few years old. No one in the family wants it so I know I need to drag it out, take pictures, post it somewhere, wait for a response. UGH.

cptartapp · 25/07/2020 20:09

I do it too. DC are teens now but I've made a few hundred over the years. Always sell as bundles and collection only.
Takes about 20 minutes.

Thehop · 25/07/2020 20:10

I only sell designer stuff.

OoohTheStatsDontLie · 25/07/2020 20:14

If you've already sold off the good brands then I wouldnt bother. I had some decent maternity clothes, excellent condition, worn once. I spent ages washing, ironing, photographing ans listing them. Bundle for a tenner that cost well over 100 quid new. No takers. Listed for free. No takers. I gave them to a friend. I have mainstream tastes and an average size. I think take one photo of all of the clothes together and offer them as a bundle or not bother. Or tell your husband brilliant idea, you do it

MsEllany · 25/07/2020 20:23

I’ve previously spent hours putting stuff online to sell and have maybe made a fiver. I ended up giving away on free cycle or charity shopping the vast majority.

Ernieshere · 25/07/2020 20:33

For me personally its a great feeling when we take it to the childrens hospice shop, for children with life limiting conditions.

My DD has had plenty of wears, whoever buys it will get plenty more wears out of it & the hospice make money for medical equiptment etc.

Have we convinced you yet OP Grin