How It Works

	Bring in your gently used children's clothing, toys and baby equipment.
	While you check out the great kids stuff in the store, the buyer will review your items.
	The buyer will select and make an offer on the items that meet current style, safety and condition standards, as well as store's current stock levels.
	Once you accept the offer, you’ll be on your way with some extra money, some great new stuff for your kids, or both!

At Once Upon A Child you'll find a huge selection of gently used kids clothing, toys, furniture and equipment at up to 70% off retail! We're not your typical secondhand store. The items that we buy and sell are next to new, good quality, clean and have been checked for safety standards.

No appointment necessary - we buy every day and will pay you on the spot! Check with your local store for additional details.

Click here to view examples of the kind items our stores are buying most.

Selling Tips

In order for us to offer the latest and greatest in styles at value prices, clothing and accessories must be purchased within the last five years.
Equipment and toys must meet current safety standards and include all parts. Not sure if your item qualifies? Bring it in and we’ll check it out!
Check out our what we buy page to see what types of items we buy and sell, we know we buy items you have not even thought of!
Be sure your apparel items are freshly laundered and in good condition – no stains, fading, or excessive wear.
Clean toys and equipment sell best.
It is most efficient for us to review items folded neatly in a box, bin or tote. Please, no hangers or garbage bags.
It’s always a good idea to call us to find out about what we buy.

Other Helpful Tips

We purchase all seasons of clothing and other items all year round subject to supply and demand. Please call the store for more up-to-date and specific information & check out our What We Buy page.

Save time by not bringing in any clothing with missing buttons, stains, tears, broken zippers, hem ups, cut offs or holes. Lay items flat for easy sorting and inspection.

Items processed go directly to the sales floor to sell. Clothing should be recently laundered and laid flat in boxes/baskets. We cannot accept clothing in plastic garbage bags or other types of plastic bags. (Please use a plastic container or box less than 25 pounds when full for everyone’s safe handling)

Please bring your items in at least 1 hour before closing to allow the store staff time to process the items while you stay in the store.

Have fun and enjoy that extra cash!

WANT TO SEE A VIDEO OF HOW THE BUY PROCESS WORKS?? Check us out on facebook under the videos section of our profile! Click Here.

Are your kids outgrowing Once Upon A Child? Check out Plato's Closet.

We buy and sell the latest looks for teens and young adults.

For girls, we buy sizes starting at 14/16 youth up to junior plus. For guys, we buy sizes starting at 14/16 youth up to a 40 waist.