Flip Consignment
Whenever Chef and I are driving to Apex Fitness NW we end up driving by Flip Kids & Maternity Consignment Shop and there is always some cute outfit or kids toy that makes me think of my friends’ kiddos. Who says it has to be a holiday or your birthday to get something fun and “new” to you!
Awhile back, for one of my friends’ two-year-old’s birthday we were hunting for costumes to make a costume trunk for him to enjoy because making believe and dressing up was my favorite activity as a kid.
Unfortunately, the two-year old’s birthday is in February so we didn’t quite plan ahead well enough to snag Halloween costumes, but this lack of inventory led Chef and I on a wonderful adventure across town into all the kids shops!
We visited Fairhaven Toy Store, Wee Ones Reruns, and finally Flip Consignment. All three has stellar offerings for kids, but what really stunned me was the massive selection and options at Flip.
The cutest collection of toys, shoes, and clothes all in one place!
There were so many clothing options for kids ranging from preemies to size 14 all in one shop! I saw name-brands and yes, the items were pre-owned but honestly so many of them looked brand new. I saw brands like, Abercrombie, Old Navy, Gap, Gymboree, plus athletic clothes by Under Armor and Nike, great outdoor clothes from brands like North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, REI, and classic Osh Kosh outfits.
According to Flip’s website on Consignment Tips, “the better your items look, the more items we’ll wake, the more money you’ll make!” which is really exciting. It also lists what they would like and what they generally do not accept.
In addition to the quality clothes, it was like entering a wonderland as we moved further into the Consignment Shop. Off to the side were more toys, hats, and high-chairs, strollers, those dome-like things you put the little ones under that entertains them for hours. Like… HOLY COW!
Looking through their website, since it Consignment, they basically help sell your items for you. On their “How to Flip” page there are great instructions on how to prepare your items for cosigning. According to their website it says:
“A clerk will look through your freshly laundered and folded items, picking what has a high chance of a good resale. After items are reviewed and accepted for resale, consignors will receive 40% on any items sold. Once an item has sold cash on account can be paid out at anytime. Any monies that are not collected after one full year will become property of Flip Kids & Maternity.”
They also have additional consignment guidelines which include things like:
Have clothes freshly laundered, buttoned, snapped and zipped.
Have clothing stain free. No smells or animal hair.
We encourage new sellers to email pictures of strollers, play pens, or larger items before bringing them in to ensure acceptance.
Items are on a 60 day selling period and are automatically donated once the sale period is over.
Definitely check out their website for the most updated information!
The outside of Flip Consignment Shop located at 1605 N. State Street Bellingham, WA. 98225
What an amazing Consignment Shop to Cosign with!Earning up to 40% on something you bought for your little one sounds like a great option and the fact that they’ll donate it afterward if it doesn’t sell? Weren’t you just going to donate it anyway? If it’s only gently-used it might be worth supporting a local consignment shop and getting a return on your investment!
