Kids are expensive AF. You shouldn't have to sacrifice quality or spend all your (limited) time at garage sales to find deals so your kids can look good.
According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture, families might spend up to $1,280 annually on clothing, especially if they have tweens or teens. That’s approximately 6% of the total costs to raise a child.
Lucky for us, there's Just Between Friends (JBF), a pop-up consignment sale featuring a huge selection under one roof, from newborn to teens.
ONE-STOP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Think of it as a pop-up boutique filled with everything you need for your children, from newborns to teens. At this event, you’ll find:
- 50-90% off retail prices
- High-quality name-brand items. All items are inspected before floor placement.
- A welcoming community
- Support local families and charities
And the best part? All items are sold at a fraction of their original retail price (no Marketplace meetups required)! 🙌
TICKET INFO
Please note:
- Children under the age of 12 are not permitted (except for non-walking infants worn in a front carrier on the caregiver). Infants must be in the carrier while the parent is anywhere on the sales floor. No strollers or wagons permitted. Bags available to shop with!
- There is 3% surcharge on all credit card payments at the sale. This surcharge is not greater than our total cost of accepting credit cards. There is no surcharge for debit card payments or cash.
READY, SET, SHOP!
It’s fun AND exciting! Everything is clean, neat, and organized by size, type, and gender. So no chaotic digging while you shop for clothes, toys, and baby gear at crazy good prices.
"As a shopper, I have found so many great items! Some of the best deals go on presale: high-quality, name-brand items that are priced to sell. In the Back to School/Fall sale, think bamboo pajamas and clothes, barely used sports equipment, name-brand swimwear, strollers at more than half the price; never or barely used, explained Shannon McClure, Just Between Friends Wilmington/Newark co-owner.
Tickets range between $3 and $10. Grab your tickets here.
SHOPPING TIPS
From Shannon
- You can claim a shopping ticket even as you're walking in the door! If you plan to shop presale, buy your tickets early. Presale DOES tend to sell out!
- Set aside at least an hour or 2 for shopping, you'll get lost in the great!
From Leslie
- Before you enter the Bob, make a shopping list for the season. Figure out items that you'll need (strollers, swimwear, shorts, etc.). Then, go make a wishlist.
- My daughter has a spring birthday, and I use these sales to stock up on birthday or holiday presents. Last year, I walked away with four board games, multiple outfits, headbands, books, and craft kits for $50! Don't forget about spirit days or upcoming events.
LESS CLUTTER, MORE CASH
For first-time consigners, JBF provides instructions and support through every stage of the selling process. Consignors can turn to their seasonal selling guide, tagging supply lists, and a Facebook group to help during the gathering and pricing process.
At JBF, you can sell an entire season of items all in one place at one time—you drop them off, everything is organized by size and type on the sales floor, and you get to shop early, which means the best selection at the lowest prices!
As a consignor, you’ll earn 60% on sold items with a low per-sale administrative fee of $15. After the sale, you choose to pick up or donate your unsold items to their Charity Partner (learn more here).
"As a seller, I have made a good amount of money by selling, and I love the idea of some of my favorite outfits getting passed along. It is also a good feeling to declutter when selling!"
Shannon's Selling Tips:
- It is NOT too late to sign up as a seller!
- As a seller, you can create tags in the JBF system, and then take your items to any sale around the country, no need to re-print!
- The Newark sale pulls from four states! That is 4 times the number of sellers and shoppers than in some other locations!
- Price to sell and consider marking 50% off! These two things will help your items sell and have been proven to increase a seller's check! Shoppers are looking for the deals, and will often buy things marked for 50% over not marked (even if they are buying before the 50% off sale).
More Than A Bargain—It’s a Community
JBF events bring together families who share a passion for finding great deals and giving new life to pre-loved items. It’s a chance to meet neighbors, make friends, and be part of a community that values sustainability and generosity. Whether you’re shopping, consigning, or looking for seasonal work, there’s something for everyone at Just Between Friends.
