We are committed to ensuring that Growing Express has high-quality merchandise in good or excellent condition.
Because we promise this to our shoppers, they are more likely to come and purchase YOUR items and return to future sales. We have put together the following tips to help your items stand out and appeal to shoppers.
Items Accepted
Please select your highest quality items to consign with Growing Express! Obviously, name brand items (such as Gap, Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, and Children’s Place) are always in high demand. We accept the following items:
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Just about everything kid related can be sold
Items Not Accepted
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We monitor all items brought to the sale. If they are not in good condition, they will be refunded to the buyer. We reserve the right to refuse any item.
Preparing Your Items
Cleaning and preparing clothing
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Cleaning and preparing other items
- Toys and other equipment: Clean by wiping away dirt with cleaner. Q-tips are great for getting in small crevices.
- Assemble and install working batteries when necessary so buyers can see the item is in working order. Place small parts (e.g., little people, balls) in Ziploc bags and attach them to the item.
- Upholstered pieces: Machine or hand wash according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Original packaging: If possible, package items in the original packaging and include manuals and instructions.
- Games: Tape boxes closed so pieces are not lost at the sale.
- Videos, DVDs, and books: When grouping together more than one item, please put them in clear bags. Write the name of each item included in the bag on the tag.
Pricing Guidelines
- Prices should all be in $0.50 increments. This will make it easier for checkout.
- Ask yourself what would you be willing to pay for each item.
- Is it new (with tags) or barely worn? Price higher.
- Is it a popular well-known brand name (Gap, Polo, Gymboree)? Price higher.
- Do you want to get rid of it? Price it to SELL!
- Do you want to receive a bigger check and have fewer items to take home? Price to sell!
- Is it from Target, Kmart, or WalMart? Price WAY lower.
- Keep in mind, the items are worth nothing sitting in a bin in the attic.
Growing Express Tip: The consignors who sell the most are those who price their items to sell!
Learn More About Donations
Growing Express will not be running a donation program after the online sale. Consignors are encouraged to donate to a local charity of your choice. Here are a few we recommend.
This nonprofit organization, located in Warminster, PA is dedicated to providing “Baby Bundles” of clothing, and other items, to under-served babies in our community. The Baby Bundles are distributed by community social service providers that determine need and serve babies in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Baby Bureau has dressed over 3,700 babies so far!
This nonprofit organization is located in Ambler and offers food, clothing, employment assistance/job help/resume building, medical referrals, housing referrals and emergency financial assistance. The Cupboard serves Ambler, North Hills and some of the surrounding area. They offer a once-a-month food supplement to families who fall below the Montgomery County Poverty level. The Cupboard serves one-person-households to large families, most of whom do not have enough income to purchase ample food supplies. They currently help over 3,000 families per year with food, clothing & other services.
This nonprofit organization supports individuals and families experiencing poverty, homelessness and serious illness. By individually assessing and building personal relationships, they remove barriers and eliminate bureaucracy to assist people in crisis. After learning what people need to move forward, this Foundation delivers and distributes care packages containing clothing, shoes, diapers, period supplies, books, household goods, toiletries and more. They served 11,821 families in 2018.