I will be honest. When my children outgrew their clothes, most of the time I just put them in a bag and donated them to a local thrift store.
If I knew someone personally that needed them, I would often give them to that person. However, another option if you’re in need of some quick cash is to try and sell them.
One potential hurdle with selling your kid’s outgrown clothes is the condition. Obviously, most places willing to give you cash for used clothes want things that are in great to good condition. And with kids, well … sometimes kid’s clothes are not in the best shape once they get done with them!
Still, today I set out to make a list for you of some options if you happen to have used kid’s clothes on hand that are in pretty good shape. So here’s what I dug up (some will be obvious options you may already have thought of, but I wanted to cover everything).
Where to Sell Your Kid’s Outgrown Clothes
1. ThredUP
ThredUP is one of the most well-known online consignment stores, and it’s especially popular among parents for selling kids’ clothes in good condition.
Selling is pretty simple. You request a “Clean Out Kit,” which is a large bag you fill with clothes and send back for free. ThredUP handles everything from photographing the items to listing them and shipping them out once they sell.
You earn a percentage of the sale price, which depends on the item’s value. Higher-end brands earn more, and payout is only available for accepted items.
Anything they don’t accept can be returned to you for a fee or responsibly recycled. This is a great option if you want someone else to do the work for you.
Go here to check out ThredUP.
2. Vinted
Vinted is a user-friendly platform that allows you to sell kids’ clothing, shoes, and accessories directly to other users.
You can list items by uploading photos, writing descriptions, and setting your own prices.
Vinted provides prepaid shipping labels, making the shipping process straightforward.
One of the advantages of Vinted is that it doesn’t charge sellers any fees; instead, buyers pay a small fee for buyer protection. This means you keep 100% of your earnings. It’s an excellent option if you want to manage your listings and maximize your profits.
Go here to check out Vinted.
3. Facebook Marketplace
If you’re comfortable meeting local buyers or doing porch pickups, Facebook Marketplace can be a great way to move bundles of kids’ clothes quickly.
You take photos, write a short description, and list your price. It’s free to use and there are no selling fees for local transactions.
Many parents sell items in lots by size or season, like a full bin of “3T summer clothes” or “newborn girl sleepers.” These bundles often sell fast, especially when priced affordably.
While there’s a little more personal effort involved, it’s one of the easiest ways to get cash quickly for items your child has outgrown.
You can access Facebook Marketplace easily if you have a Facebook account.
4. Poshmark
Though Poshmark is best known for women’s fashion, it has a dedicated Kids category where you can sell clothes, shoes, and accessories.
You’ll need to photograph, list, and price the items yourself, but the platform provides a prepaid shipping label once a sale is made, so shipping is easy.
Poshmark takes a flat fee of $2.95 on sales under $15 and a 20% commission on sales over $15.
If your child wore name-brand items or trendy styles, they tend to do well here.
Poshmark also has a strong app and community features, so listings can gain traction quickly if you’re active.
Go here to check out Poshmark.
5. Mercari
Mercari is another peer-to-peer selling platform where you can list kids’ clothes and ship them to buyers using prepaid labels.
The process is similar to Poshmark: take photos, write descriptions, and set your price. You can offer free shipping or charge the buyer, and Mercari provides various shipping options to make the process smooth.
The platform charges a 10% selling fee plus a small processing fee.
Mercari has fewer social features than Poshmark, but many sellers find it easier to navigate. It’s a good middle ground between selling locally and using a consignment service.
Go here to check out Mercari.
6. Once Upon a Child (Online Quote)
Once Upon a Child has been a go-to brick-and-mortar resale chain for years, but many locations now offer an online quote system.
You can fill out a form with details about the clothes you want to sell, and the store will give you an estimate before you bring items in. Some stores allow you to ship items for evaluation, depending on location.
Payment is typically given in-store credit or cash, and it’s best for gently used, in-season clothing.
If you live near a participating store, this can be a quick and easy way to offload large amounts of clothing in one trip. The quote process lets you know what to expect before heading out.
Here is a list of Once Upon a Child locations to see if you have one near you.
7. eBay
If you don’t mind a little extra effort, eBay can be a fantastic place to sell higher-end or specialty kids’ items. Brands like Mini Boden, Hanna Andersson, and Tea Collection often sell well here.
You can sell individual pieces or group items together into lots.
With eBay, you handle everything from photography and listing to pricing and shipping. It takes more time than consignment-style options, but you also have more control over the sale price and shipping details.
eBay’s audience is huge, so your items have a good chance of getting seen.
Go here to check out eBay, or read our post on eBay selling.
8. The Swoondle Society
The Swoondle Society offers a unique approach to managing your child’s outgrown clothing through a membership-based swapping system.
Instead of traditional buying and selling, you send in gently used items and receive points based on brand, condition, and demand. These points can then be used to “shop” for other items on the platform.
To get started, you sign up for a membership and request a prepaid trade-in bag. Fill it with your child’s outgrown clothes and send it back.
Once your items are evaluated and assigned point values, you can use those points to select new items in the appropriate size or style for your child.
This system promotes sustainability and is ideal for parents looking to continuously refresh their child’s wardrobe without the hassle of traditional selling.
Go here to check out The Swoondle Society.
I hope this gives you a few ideas. Good luck if you try anything listed!
BONUS – Want to Sell a Digital Item Instead That Requires No Shipping?
If you are interested in online sales but the idea of heading to the post office to ship out products feels like a massive and time-consuming pain, you may want to consider selling digital products instead.
There are lots of digital products you can sell and you may be thinking e-books and e-courses. Those are great, but they take a great deal of time to put together.
Digital printables are another idea for you! They can be made quickly, and you don’t have to have any graphic design experience. Plus, people snatch them up like crazy on sites like Etsy.
Also, there’s never any shipping. The people who purchase them will just get a downloadable file to their email, and you get paid. These digital printables can sell over and over once they are made!
For more info, you can sign up for this FREE online workshop hosted by my friend Julie of Gold City Ventures. She made $10,000 in her first year of selling printables on the side.
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.