For the past month or so, I've spent my free moments getting ready for a huge consignment sale: WeePeats. It's kind of like a garage sale on steroids, only better. All the goods being sold are in nearly new condition. You can get kids' clothes (up to size 12), toys, baby gear, etc, along with maternity items. This is a huge event held twice a year, organized by two local women. This weekend's sale is being held in a large arena where I've attended concerts. It is BIG!
Anyway, I'm a consignor and a volunteer, so I get to go to tonight's Preview Sale. Can you see me salivating from there? You really won't see the scope of the goods being sold in this photo, but here's a bit from some local news coverage.
If you're in western New York this weekend, I highly recommend this event! The sale is open to the public tomorrow, Friday, 9/28, from 9am-9pm, and then again on Saturday from 9am-2pm. Most items will be half price on Saturday. There's a $3 fee to attend the event (I can't even imagine what it cost to rent this space!); you won't be disappointed that you spent that to get in when you see the goods though. Really.
Having worked as a volunteer "inspector" the other night, I can tell you that the merchandise is closely reviewed before it's put out for sale. A bunch of the stuff I brought was rejected because it's obvious that it was used. So if you're looking for good-as-new used stuff, at great prices, for babies and kids... this is the place to be.
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Update -- Here are some pictures I took at the preview sale. There's something for everyone, that's for sure! There are plenty of duplicate items, but prices vary quite a bit, since each consignor tags her own items. If you go, get there early on Friday for the best-priced stuff!
Oh my goodness!!! Look at all those prams! And all those walkers. And the clothes. And the books. And the toys. Oh my goodness indeed!!
Posted by: Melody | Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 11:32 PM
Puts our little church sale with 150 consignors to shame!
Posted by: Bluegrass Mama | Friday, September 28, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Wow! That's a ton-o-stuff! It's good to see 're-use and recycling' of usable things.
Posted by: InterstellarLass | Friday, September 28, 2007 at 04:44 PM
How'd you do today? I hope you sold lots of stuff.
By any chance did you happen to notice how the children's books are priced?
Posted by: Anita | Friday, September 28, 2007 at 05:53 PM
Melody,
Yes. See? You need to come to the states for one of these big sales!!
BGM,
150 is nothing to sneeze at! This thing is Mega. Mega mega!
Lass,
Exactly. I was so frustrated that I had so much awesome stuff left after my garage sale last month. This was the perfect solution for me! (After I skimmed off the Goodwill stuff, of course)
Anita,
It will be a while before I know how I did, I think. Tomorrow's the half-price sale. Then I go to pick up the stuff that's leftover, if any. I marked many of my items to be donated if they don't sell. At some point in the future I'll get a check!
At WeePeats, everything is tagged in increments of dollars, so the minimum item is $1. But for kids books, some were bundled together or grouped in zip-lock bags. I usually pay 25 or 50 cents for kids books at garage sales.
Posted by: Marie | Friday, September 28, 2007 at 09:25 PM
That is some sale!
Posted by: Barbara | Friday, September 28, 2007 at 11:26 PM
Just checking in too see if you made it through the WeePeats weekend. :)
Posted by: Elle | Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 08:59 AM
Yep, I made it! I got some great computer games for my son, along with an AWESOME lined Lands End rain slicker, a pop-up play tent, a card game, some videos and sweatpants... all for about $20!
I was disappointed by all the maternity stuff I brought that didn't sell, even on half price day. The stuff is gorgeous and would have been a steal for someone... off to Craigslist with that!
Posted by: Marie | Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 11:51 AM