Garage sale pricing for baby gear? UPDATED

[kate1482]

How do you set prices for baby gear? Everything is from late 2014-2015 and very lightly used by a non-spitty baby. (FTM who bought everything possible just in case lol. Some stuff has been only used 1-2 times). My dh is a clean freak so everything looks new and has the instruction booklets. Do you think trying for 20-30% of retail? I know we can get more from neighborhood b/s/t but I don't have Facebook and don't want to deal with craigslist.

We live in a newer master plan community that has 1 garage sale day a year. I assume there would be young families looking for baby stuff.

ETA- I meant to say 20-30% of retail price so like 70-80% off of retail. Promise I'm not delusional thinking people will pay a ton for used baby gear

[vmars]

I mean Kohl's and BRU has coupons so 20% - 30% off used seems like not the best deal. 50% is where I'd start and if you really want them off your hands even lower. Garage sales aren't about making money it's about getting rid of stuff for a modest profit.

[bowies]

People who shop garage sales are looking for deals - think 70-90% off retail. If it's nice stuff, I'd take it to a consignment store.

[MadamePresident]

You can try for 20-30% off retail, but I'd ignore and move on. I can easily buy actually new from the store for 20-30% off.

I'd probably start at 50% for new condition and expect to get less than that. You can usually sell for slightly higher on local B/S/T sites than a garage sale. You might also try consignment, but I don't really know much about that.

[kate1482]

I meant 20-30% of the retail price so like 70-80% off retail

[thebreakfastclub]

We just had our annual sale today. I was pleased to sell my $80 high chair for $10. I gave bags of clothes away for free.

I wanted it out of my house more than I wanted to make money.

[patbutcher]

I find I can sell stuff for more on the fb groups. Garage sales are bargain basement.

[VillainV]

Yep. 70-80% of original retail is probably about right for gently used stuff.

ETA: For more expensive stuff that was barely used, you can maybe get away with closer to 45-50%. I'm thinking things like the darn $80 rainforest bouncer, could maybe go for like $35 (or you could price it for $35 and bargain down).

[holly116]

Timely post! Our town has a city wide yard sale at the park next weekend and I have a table. I'm going to sell all my gear and clothes and also toys. They advertise it city wide and it's only 3 hours, I'm having my dad and his girlfriend help but I'll need yo tag absolutely everything this week.

How do you guys price toys? We also have a bajillion stuffed animals I'd love to get rid of. Will anyone buy them?

[MadamePresident]

May 7, 2016 12:59:55 GMT -5 kate1482 said:

I meant 20-30% of the retail price so like 70-80% off retail

That makes a lot more sense.

[kate1482]

How do these prices sound? I assume people will offer a bit lower the what is posted.

UppaBaby Vista- $75
FP rainforest jumperoo- $30
FP Snuggabunny swing- $30
FP Snuggabunny bouncer- $10
FP Snuggabunny Rock n play -$10
Bumbo with tray- $10
Tripp Trapp baby seat/tray/cushion (not the chair)- $15
Dex dreamer- $15
Evenflo activity center- $15
FP lion walker- $5
Jovvy room- $30
Baby bjorn- $10
Moby wrap- $5
Puj tub (new)- $5
Chicco pack n play (used 1 time)- $20
Chicco keyfit bases (expiration date is 2020, no accidents. I assume I can sell?) $10 each
Skip hop gym- $5
FP kick and play piano- $5
FP- activity table- $5
Play bar for infant bucket- $1
PBK sleigh glider and ottoman- $60
Boba G4- I think I will sell on eBay
My breast friend + extra cover- $5 (used maybe 1 time)

I'm sure I have more but that is the bulk of it. Everything is in perfect shape with instruction booklets etc

[statlerwaldorf]

Going by my local prices I think you are a little low. Have you considered advertising the garage sale on your local facebook groups? I've seen people have good results by posting pictures of the big items the day of the garage sale.

[JRo]

If I were a new mom I would clean up at your garage sale at those prices.

[VillainV]

If you're looking for quick sales, then those are great prices. I think you can raise by a few dollars if you're willing to haggle a little bit.

[heygrey]

I wish I was a new mom at your sale! Granted I'm coming from a canadian price perspective, but your suggested prices are insanely good. 4 year old Vistas go for $3-400 here!

Eta: I keep my new items in pristine condition as well and have easily gotten 40-50% of retail. I would mark your items a bit higher and let people know you're open to offers if they seem to be hesitating over an item.

[kate1482]

May 7, 2016 22:09:15 GMT -5 heygrey said:

I wish I was a new mom at your sale! Granted I'm coming from a canadian price perspective, but your suggested prices are insanely good. 4 year old Vistas go for $3-400 here!

Eta: I keep my new items in pristine condition as well and have easily gotten 40-50% of retail. I would mark your items a bit higher and let people know you're open to offers if they seem to be hesitating over an item.

I should have clarified the UBV is a 2012 . Handmedown from my sister since my nephew refused to sit in a stroller. I have a bob and a city versa so we don't need it.

Thanks for the advice! We are HCOLish so maybe I will price a bit higher and expect offers.

[gt7301b]

I think those are a little low. I just had a shower, I would return all my stuff and buy your entire table at those prices

[boiler717]

The vista and the Tripp Trapp I would definitely price higher. I've seen Vistas go for over $400 (although if it's pre-2015 maybe lower). I'd do $75 for the trip trap and $50 for the dex dreamer. $20 for the Puj, $50 for the PnP. $15 for MBF.

[preppy]

Vista and Tripp Trap I would def bump higher. $200 for the vista since its a 2012 and $75/$100 for Tripp trap would still sell in a minute in our area.

[kate1482]

May 8, 2016 7:11:27 GMT -5 boiler717 said:

The vista and the Tripp Trapp I would definitely price higher. I've seen Vistas go for over $400 (although if it's pre-2015 maybe lower). I'd do $75 for the trip trap and $50 for the dex dreamer. $20 for the Puj, $50 for the PnP. $15 for MBF.

Thanks for the specific pricing help!

I'm just selling the baby seat attachment, cushion & tray for the Tripp Trapp. We are still using the actual chair. I plan on keeping that thing forever

[nextbigthing]

May 7, 2016 21:17:31 GMT -5 kate1482 said:

How do these prices sound? I assume people will offer a bit lower the what is posted.

UppaBaby Vista- $75
FP rainforest jumperoo- $30
FP Snuggabunny swing- $30
FP Snuggabunny bouncer- $10
FP Snuggabunny Rock n play -$10
Bumbo with tray- $10
Tripp Trapp baby seat/tray/cushion (not the chair)- $15
Dex dreamer- $15
Evenflo activity center- $15
FP lion walker- $5
Jovvy room- $30
Baby bjorn- $10
Moby wrap- $5
Puj tub (new)- $5
Chicco pack n play (used 1 time)- $20
Chicco keyfit bases (expiration date is 2020, no accidents. I assume I can sell?) $10 each
Skip hop gym- $5
FP kick and play piano- $5
FP- activity table- $5
Play bar for infant bucket- $1
PBK sleigh glider and ottoman- $60
Boba G4- I think I will sell on eBay
My breast friend + extra cover- $5 (used maybe 1 time)

I'm sure I have more but that is the bulk of it. Everything is in perfect shape with instruction booklets etc

I've actually sold several of these same items on local b/s/t boards

Ask $30 for the carseat bases, they'll sell, sold mine on Facebook and sold the Chicco Keyfit 30 carseat for $70 and the keyfit caddy for $50 (just to give an idea on pricing)

Swing - $45 and see what happens

Pack n play $45

The smaller stuff looks good like the bumbo for $10


You have good stuff! Good luck

[mpc]

Do you guys even go to garage sales? Those prices are not too low. Sure you would price higher for a specific baby gear sale or a b/s/t board or craigslist. But not at a garage sale. If you price high then you are just hoping the right MMMer shows up and knows what stuff is worth. But otherwise your casual garage saler is not paying $50 for a packnplay or $30 for a carseat base. You won't sell anything. Just my opinion but I am from a family of avid garaged salers, lol.

[kate1482]

May 8, 2016 10:54:21 GMT -5 mpc said:

Do you guys even go to garage sales? Those prices are not too low. Sure you would price higher for a specific baby gear sale or a b/s/t board or craigslist. But not at a garage sale. If you price high then you are just hoping the right MMMer shows up and knows what stuff is worth. But otherwise your casual garage saler is not paying $50 for a packnplay or $30 for a carseat base. You won't sell anything. Just my opinion but I am from a family of avid garaged salers, lol.

Nope! Garage sales are not my scene. Chicco pack n play sold for $40

Just thought I would give a update on what sold since others mentioned pricing for upcoming garage sales

UppaBaby Vista- $75 Gave back to my sister to Craigslist
FP rainforest jumperoo- $30 Sold for $40
FP Snuggabunny swing- $30 did not sell
FP Snuggabunny bouncer- $10 sold for $15
FP Snuggabunny Rock n play -$10 n/a couldn't part with so I'm keeping. So many memories
Bumbo with tray- $10 Sold for $10
Tripp Trapp baby seat/tray/cushion (not the chair)- $15 n/a decided to keep and sell with the set
Dex dreamer- $15 sold for $30
Evenflo activity center- $15 sold for $15
FP lion walker- $5 sold for $10
Jovvy room- $30 gave back to my sister to Craigslist
Baby bjorn- $10 sold for $15
Moby wrap- $5 sold for $10
Puj tub (new)- $5 did not sell
Chicco pack n play (used 1 time)- $20 sold for $40
Chicco keyfit bases (expiration date is 2020, no accidents. I assume I can sell?) $10 each did not sell
Skip hop gym- $5 gave away free to neighbor
FP kick and play piano- $5 sold for $15
FP- activity table- $5 sold for $10
Play bar for infant bucket- $1 sold for $2
PBK sleigh glider and ottoman- $60 going to craigslist
My breast friend + extra cover- $5 (used maybe 1 time) did not sell

For clothes we did $1 for onsies, $1 leggings, $2 sleepers , $3 outfit sets. I only put out carters & baby gap. Keeping HA/Tea/BabyBoden to sell online. $3 each piece of maternity clothes.

The only things people offered lower were random household stuff like pots, placemats, picture frames. I was presently surprised. It was a long day. No way could I do Saturday too. Everything remaining will go to the goodwill.