Buy Clothes for Kids Cheap With 10 Easy Tips!

The time of year has come when you need to purchase clothes for back to school.  Don’t worry, you can find many bargains by following a few tips.  The vintage look is in and thrift stores are meccas for this type of thing.

10 Tips To Find Bargain Clothing for Children:

1. Inexpensive kids wear can be found at yard sales, garage sales, church rummage sales and used clothing stores.  There are many places today to buy used clothes; the choices are endless. 
2.  Be an informed shopper.  Know the price of regular clothing and don’t be fooled by look-alikes.  It’s possible to find secondhand clothes that are new or as good as new at flea markets and online auctions like E-Bay. 
3.  Know your size (or your children’s size, husband’s size, etc.).  Some used clothing stores don’t hang like sizes together and it can get confusing.  If you know what you’re looking for it’s easier to skim through the racks.
4.  Keep a sharp eye out for rips, stains, seams that have come undone and sagging.  Discard those items immediately unless there is a better than average chance that you can fix the problem easily and the item is really inexpensive.  Remember, it's not always cheaper to buy used clothes.
5.  Know what the fashion is.  Don’t pull out a 70’s jacket unless it’s in style.
6.  Check your local thrift shop for bag sales (you fill a bag for a certain amount).  Great way to get basic items.
7.  Know the markdown days at your local used clothing store.  Check out the sale racks first.  Shop then for deep discounts.
8.  Grab a skirt or pants and match it to several blouses or shirts.  That way, when you get into a changing room it’s easier to see how the items look together on you or your child.
9.  Shoes can be a real bargain at thrift stores, but look carefully.  Many name brands can be had for only a few dollars, but in the shoe department you need to be sure the fit is good and the shoes are not worn.  Even a little wear on the heel can cause you problems. 
10.  Think about mixing and matching colors and patterns to make your own statement.  Unique is in.

Another way to dress your child is to have a community trade program.  It's like dress-up!  Each person brings gently worn clothing to the event and attendees alternate picking out items they like and taking them home.  Add some snacks and you'll have a party.

  

These tips are good to begin dressing your children affordably.  Have fun with it!  

Save Money on Children's Toys and Games

Have you been to a toy shop lately?  If so, you are aware of the high cost of keeping kids occupied.  Not many fathers whittle things out of wood for their children to play with any more and television commercials and word of mouth have caused toy prices to skyrocket. 

For instance, toy story toys are now collectible and highly sought after.  Many enterprising people sell them at yard sales, garage sales and flea markets and fetch good money.  Others sell them at toy consignment shops and online venues like eBay where the whole world can find them at a glance.

There are many places you can find things for your children at a discount.  If the item is not collectible you can often find bargains at a garage sale if you are patient.  Often, high-priced baby toys go for less than $5 at these sales.  Children outgrow the item or lose interest and parents are glad to get rid of it to make room for more.

Consider These 6 Rules When Buying Used:

1. Count all pieces to be sure the item is intact.
2. Plastic is good because it can be disinfected, but you might want to think about other things that a child might put in his/her mouth if you can’t clean it well.
3. Don’t be afraid to haggle over the price if you think it’s too high.
4. It’s not always a good idea to take your youngster along as sometimes he or she may take a liking to something and cause a ruckus if you decide not to buy it.
5. Try to stay with a durable used toy that will last for a few years.  You’ll get more value out of it.
6. Know the current retail price of the toy you are seeking.  If not, you could actually pay more for the item used than on sale at a department store.

Good Places to Shop for Playthings for Children:

• Toy consignment shops
• Yard sales, garage sales and rummage sales
• Church rummage sales
• Second hand stores
• Yard sales online
• Friends and family
• Department store sales
• Online auctions such as eBay

Your child can have the latest in technology in toys and games if you follow this advice and spend a little time researching before you shop.  Good luck!