Back-to-school shopping? Winter coat shopping? And, are you hoping to find a great bargain while shopping? Here are 20 great consignment stores in NJ. (Note: consignments stores often have variable, and seasonal, hours, so please call before visiting.)
Whether you're buying or consigning, make sure you know the store's policies. Some charge an initial fee to consignors and may have policies about how clothes need to be packed, as well as rules about what items they do (and don't) take. In addition, some stores are strictly consignment, meaning you get paid when the item sells, whereas others pay you "on the spot" when you drop-off your items for sale.
Another consideration is, if you take store credit instead of cash, you might be able to get a few more dollars, be sure to find out the store's policies.
Bee Mine Children's Consignment
1717 Route 37 E., Tom's River, NJ
732-360-7793
Here you'll find children's clothes sizes 0 to 16.
Cottontails Children's Consignment
Tinton Falls Plaza, 9890 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ
732-542-7163
This huge store offers children's and maternity clothing, toys, and equipment.
Cherry Pick Children's Consignment and Speciality Store
21 Broad St., Eatontown, NJ
732-389-1112
This store has a combination of gently used and new clothing, as well as toys, furniture, and baby gear.
The Great and Small Shop
186 Mt. Bethel Rd., Warren, NJ
908-647-9009
This place is loved by many, and they carry girls newborn to size 10 and boys newborn to size 6/7, with an emphasis on "better brands." Also carries maternity clothes.
Growing Kids Resale
72 Hamburg Tpke., Riverdale, NJ
973-616-1917
You'll find clothes, toys, and gear; and there's an enclosed play area for kids.
K.C. Kids—Hoboken
201-683-9565
463 5th St., Hoboken, NJ
Designer and quality brand name maternity and children’s clothing, accessories, and gear at affordable prices.
Kid to Kid of Green Brook
325 US Highway 22 E., Green Brook, NJ
732-529-5502
This store carries a wide-range of baby and kids clothes, maternity wear, toys, and gear.
Little Bean
110 Market St., Clifton, NJ
973-955-4845
This upscale consignment store carries clothes newborn through women's size 8. Also there's a large selection of baby gear, strollers, diapers bags, formal wear, and costumes.
Milk Money
410 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood, NJ; 973-313-1061
76 Church St. Montclair, NJ; 973-744-0504
51 N. Tulane St., Princeton, NJ; 609-921-1665
6 Eastman St., Cranford, NJ; 908-272-5437
With several locations, their tagline is "a unique experience in children's consignment," and their funky stores reflect this motto. Clothes, books, toys, and gear fill the shop. And there's even the opportunity to be a franchisee and open up a store of your own.
My Little Haven
126 Main St., Spotswood, NJ
732-251-0510
With the tagline "Reduce, Rethink, Reuse," this store emphasises higher-end brands of toys and clothing such as Flowers by Zoe and Mini Boden. They carry infant through older children's sizes as well as maternity clothes and designer diaper bags.
Other Mothers
461 Irvington Ave., South Orange, NJ
973-762-4343
This large store carries everything—clothing for babies, children, and maternity as well as toys, books, and gear. There's a great selection of seasonal merchandise whether it's for Halloween or the winter holidays.
The Red Balloon
132 Main St., Manasquan, NJ
732-223-3770
This cheerful shop stocks clothes in all sizes as well as toys for all ages, and carries a nice selection of baby keepsake and decorative items, including memory books and picture frames.
Repeat Boutique
198 Newark Pompton Tpke., Pequannock, NJ
973-628-5200
This place sells it all, including clothing not only for infants and kids but for juniors and women as well. Also for sale is jewelry, accessories, handbags, and even sunglasses. They also sell toys, baby gear, and seasonal items.
Second Childhood
268 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ
973-379-3040
This packed store has a little bit of everything, from clothing to gear.
Tadpoles to Toddlers
159 Morristown Rd., Bernardsville, NJ
908-766-4434
This new store specializes in resell of upscale clothing, toys, furniture, and baby gear.
Twice is Nice
159 Mt. Pleasant Ave., East Hanover, NJ
973-585-7696
With an emphasis on higher end labels such as Jacadi and Ralph Lauren, this adorable boutique stocks sizes newborn to teen. Also sells gear and toys.
Weecycled Bundles of Joy
1395 Route 46 W., Ledgewood, NJ
973-668-5637
This cozy shop has an emphasis on green living and carries children's and maternity clothes, toys, and gear.
The Westfield Service League Thrift and Consignment Shops
114 Elmer St., Westfield, NJ
908-233-2530
Carries a full-range of clothes and gear for the whole family, and all proceeds go to charity.
And one last tip: consignment stores are a great place to get gently used and gently priced Halloween costumes or clothes for your kids to play dress-ups.
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