KIDS
CONSIGNMENT SALE
BY JEANA DURST
With Christmas squarely in the rear-view
mirror and warmer temps around the corner,
this is the time many families start to think about
spring cleaning and how to sell or repurpose kids’
clothing and other items. The good news is that
February is the month that many area churches
offer numerous opportunities for savvy parents to
GIGGLES AND GRACE
Asbury United Methodist Church, 6690
Cahaba Valley Road, Birmingham
When: Feb. 21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Feb. 22, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (All
volunteers get a chance to shop the
presale Thursday night.)
Info: asburygigglesandgrace.com
What to expect:
clothing for all sizes, babies through
teenagers, as well as books, toys, shoes,
baby furniture, and many more items.
What began 11 years ago with two
church members now has around
425 consignors and 2,000 shoppers.
Vouchers offered to shoppers in need
KINGDOM KIDS
Gardendale Mt. Vernon United Methodist
Church, 805 Crest Drive, Gardendale
When: Feb. 19, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Feb.
20, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Feb. 21, 8 a.m. to
5 p.m.; and Feb. 22, 7 a.m. to noon
(1/2 off most items)
Info: kingdomkidsconsignment.com
What to expect: Five hundred sellers
feature used clothing for infants
to teens, maternity clothing, shoes,
accessories, bedding, furniture, baby
gear, toys, and electronics. Thirty percent
goes to the church to support missions.
Kingdom Kids accepts cash, check and
debit/credit cards. A 3% fee is added to
card transactions. Discounts offered on
the last day.
consign and shop. The key is to know what you
are looking for—and choose the sale that’s right
for you. We’ve examined some of the area’s best
and can guide you through the process.
In general, those who consign items know to
keep in mind that items need to be clean, free of
defects, hung and tagged properly. But what you
might not be aware of is the fact that you can
TIPS FOR SHOPPERS
In order to make the most of your experience, area consignment
sale representatives offered this advice:
Volunteer to work the sale:
Jennifer McInnish of Giggles
and Grace says, “You gain
insight into the sale and how it
works, and you get a chance
to shop pre-sale hours before
the sale is open to the public.”
Have a plan of attack: “Know
what you are looking for and
prepare a list ahead of time,”
says Alicia Baily of Twice as
Nice. There will be a lot of
items to wade through, and
you could easily get off track.
Prioritize merchandise that
moves faster: Kelly Norris of
Kingdom Kids Sale says, “If
you are shopping for baby gear,
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Come prepared: If permitted,
bring a basket or cart to hold
your items while you shop,
says Carrie Mellon of Whale
of a Sale. This is prohibited at
some sales.
Shop early to get the best
deals on quality, says Kara
Walker of Riverchase TNT
Children’s Sale. Some sales
offer passes to shop early for
a minimal fee.
Stay late for low prices:
Some sales will slash prices
at the end of the sale.
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