
how we buy
We believe in giving new life to pre-loved pieces, reducing waste and making folks feel welcomed.
When you're ready to give up your goods, give us a call to set up your appointment.
Send your treasures on their next adventure while you make space for your own.
sell + trade + consign
- All selling/trade/consignments are by appointments
- All appointments made by phone or in person
- Items limited to two (2!) paper sacks on appointment
- Highest quality and condition- no stains, tears, debris, odors, etc
- Vintage + handmade welcome
- Local artist? Give me a call! Kid artists welcome :)
When to Sell
- Buying based on season, floor space, current stock, demand
- Larger items must be verified ahead of appointment to ensure space/need via email
- Items are processed during the hour-long appointment
- Unselected items are picked up same day and cannot be held past day of appointment
What We Buy
- Children’s sizing preemie - big kids 14/16
- We love buying unique, handmade + vintage pieces
- All clothing must be freshly laundered and in excellent condition
Clothing
- Pajamas
- Tops and bottoms, basics, underwear, training underwear
- Shoes, snow boots, rain boots, socks: remove all debris
- Fabrics: organic, cotton, wool, bamboo, muslin, jersey, flannel
- Jackets, rain gear, snow gear, base layers, hats, mittens/gloves
- Swimming suits, swim diapers, goggles, sunglasses
- Dance gear: slippers, tights, tutus, leotards
- Sports gear: soccer cleats, soccer socks
- Maternity: clothing, bras, accessories
- Costumes/dress up: no weapons
Clothing brand examples encouraged:
Adidas, Bogs, Carhartt, Columbia, Converse, Crocs, Crew Cuts, Gap, Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, Hatley, Hunter, iplay, Joules, Kamik, Kate Quinn, Keen, Kickee Pants, Kite Clothing, Livie & Luca, Lovevery, Merrells, Milkbarn, Mini Boden, Native, Nike, OshKosh B'gosh, Patagonia, Polarn O. Pyret, Puma, Quincy Mae, REI, Saltwater, Saltwater Sandals, See Kai Run, Sorel, Stride Rite, The Children's Place, Tucker + Tate, Vans, Zara
Clothing brand examples NOT encouraged:
Carters, Circo, Just One You, Cat & Jack, Old Navy, Gerber, Target brands, Fred Meyer brands, Jumping Beans, mainstream discount store brands
Goods
- Sleep sacks, blankets
- Cloth diapers
- Slings, carriers, wraps
- Feeding accessories: glass bottles, plates/spoons, cups
- Monitors
- Potty seats + training support
- Bedding
Play
- Children’s books, toys (wooden especially), musical toys
- Wooden activity cubes
- Sensory toys
- Puzzles, games
- Kitchen, cooking toys, play food
- Trains, trucks, cars
- Art supplies, craft accessories
- Rocking animals, rocking chairs
- Oversized stuffed animals
- Eco-friendly toys
- Baby dolls
- Balls, blocks
- Stacking, nesting, teething toys
- Vintage
Toy brand examples encourgaed:
Lego, Melissa & Doug, Lovevery, Barbie, Disney, Hape, Plan Toys, Brio, Thomas the Train, Duplo, Manhattan Toy Co, vTech, Tender Leaf Toys, Haba, Green Toys, Y-Bike, Playmobil
Gear
Please prepare to offer: name, brand, model number, demonstrate open/close/etc functions, free of recalls, instructions
- Strollers (umbrella + jogging), accessories: pressure washed, wiped down
- Highchairs, booster seats
- Walkers, bouncers, jumpers, swings
- Balance bike, trike, strider, wagons
- Small chairs and tables
- Pack and plays, travel cribs, travel tents
- Hiking backpack, children's camping gear
- No car seats, cribs or bassinets
How You Get Paid: Sell + Trade + Consign
- SELL for Venmo/check: 25% of item’s resale value via Venmo or check, no cash
- TRADE for in-store credit: 40% of item’s resale value for in store credit to use within 1 year
- CONSIGN for credit, venmo or gift card: 50% of item’s resale value once they have sold
- Fun fact: convert store credit to a gift certificate!
- Piccolina will have your items on the sales floor for 3 months
- Any of your items have not sold, we will hold for you for up to 2 weeks, then allocated to local donation programs
- Funds not claimed after one year will be offered in the form of store credit
