Once Upon a Child

We buy and sell gently used clothes, toys, & equipment

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How It Works

Step 1 Bring in your gently used children's clothing, toys and baby equipment.
Step 1 While you check out the great kids stuff in the store, the buyer will review your items.
Step 1 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.
Step 1 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.   
What We're Buying
Clothing Items should be freshly laundered, in a sturdy container, no hangers please. Toys and equipment should be cleaned and in proper working order.   During peak buying times we do ask you to limit your containers to 2 bins of manageable size and weight.   First time sellers will be asked to present their driver's license at time of check in.  Once items are checked in our staff will advise you as to an approximate return time that SAME DAY to retrieve your returned items and collect your payment.  We strive to process all incoming buys in the same day they are received, although occasionally we may not be able to do so.  Do to space limitations we do ask you to return the SAME DAY or no later than the next day for your items.  We stop receiving items at 6:30pm Monday thru Saturday, 3:30pm on Sundays.  (These times subject to space availability in our store.)  PLEASE NOTE:  ITEMS LEFT ON THE PREMISES AFTER 5 DAYS WILL BE REMOVED FROM OUR SYSTEM AND DONATED.