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to be true when it comes to strollers, cribs, toddler beds, toys, and most clothing. Yet, I have seen plenty of worn or stained clothing to make me wonder how those things were accepted. Games and puzzles seem to have all the parts and pieces even if the boxes are worn. All the toys are in working order. I was not impressed with bedding. I grade this area an A- as most items are in excellent used condition yet I have found worn and stained clothes from time to time.

RESELLING EXPERIENCE

I have sold plenty of items to Once Upon a Child over the years. As Once Upon a Child has expanded they have become more particular in what they buy out of necessity. They are not desparate enough to stock their stores with items that do not meet their standards or items that they have plenty in stock already. They judge items mostly by condition and popularity. This is good for the buyer as the store can maintain its standard but not so good for the seller as more items get rejected.

The most common complaint I have heard is that Once Upon a Child will reject items based on condition yet sell badly worn or stained merchandise. I have also heard and experienced getting very little money for your items. Yet, they still beat local resale shops. I would say they pay around garage sale prices for your items depending on condition and name brands. If you are not interested in selling your items on Ebay, Craigslist or a garage sale this is the place for you. One of the main benefits in selling your things to Once Upon a Child is that you get your money on the spot. You also do not need an appointment but be prepared to go early or have a long wait on busy days. Due to the stores now being so popular and well stocked you may not sell even your best and brightest items. However, feel free to try again at a later date as they do not purchase by season. I keep the all non-stained or worn rejected items in a laundry basket and add to it with other things I intend to take to Once Upon a Child. I find that my rejected items will be accepted at some point.

I grade the reselling experience a B- to a C due to the frustration of having your items rejected for condition while seeing less than standard condition items for sale. Also the frustration of being told that most of your items are rejected because they simply have too many in stock. Yet, the ability to sell your items out of season, on any day, and getting money on the spot does partly make up for those flaws.

BUYING EXPERIENCE

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