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Sell To Us in Littleton
4 Easy Steps

We’re looking for gently used clothing, gear, toys, and equipment—all seasons, all year round! We buy new and next-to-new styles with no appointment necessary—it’s first come, first served. We prefer no more than two bins of apparel, shoes, and small toys. There’s no limit on large toys or equipment. To ensure we have time to process your items, please arrive at least one hour before closing. We always offer CA$H on the spot or store credit. Declutter & earn today!

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Step 1

Step 1: Gather

Gather up gently-used: APPAREL (newborn - size 18/20), SHOES (Infant 0 - Youth 7), SPECIALTY SHOES (cleats, dance, skates), TOYS, and EQUIPMENT.

Step 2

Step 2: Sort

SELL us items in ready-to-wear condition. Equipment & toys must meet safety standards and include all parts. TOSS items with stains, missing pieces, or that don’t work. Ensure everything is CLEAN, COMPLETE, and laid flat in containers or boxes.

Step 3

Step 3: Bring it in

Bring in large equipment, large toys, and preferably no more than two containers of apparel, shoes, or small toys. Our team will carefully sort, select, and assess your items, generating a quote based on style, safety, condition, and demand.

Step 4

Step 4: Get Paid

When your offer is ready, we will show you which items we would like to purchase, as well as explain to you why we are sending any items home. If you accept our offer, we pay you CASH on the spot or you can always opt for store credit.

Get the most out of selling your gently-used kids stuff to us!

All items must fit completely into containers that our staff members can lift. 

  • Bins cannot be overflowing - we don't want your items to fall out and accidentally get mixed with other bins!
  • Please, no more than two bins for apparel / shoes / small toys. There is NO limit on large-format toys or equipment.
  • For the safety of our staff, please avoid trash bags - instead, lay freshly laundered items flat in a bin, box, or other container.


Apparel should be freshly laundered and brought in laid flat in a bin, basket, box or other hard-sided container. 

  • For sanitary reasons, please remove all socks and underwear (we can't buy those!)
  • Insure all apparel is turned right-side-out.
  • PRO TIP: Match any outfits, outfit sets, and pajamas you'll get more money for sets!


What we buy and what we pay is based on demand, style, condition, and brand.

  • We will pass on items with spots, stains, tears or too much wear.


Toys, equipment and furniture must meet current safety standards, be in good working order, and have all original parts.

  • Please clean your toys, equipment and furniture prior to bringing it in - we'll be able to value it higher!
  • We cannot accept car seats, helmets, diaper pails, bathtub toys/books, wedge/incline sleepers and a few other items due to governmental safety standards. Please call the store if you have an item in question.
  • We can only accept puzzles with more than 50pcs if they are UNOPENED. We are unable to accept opened puzzles over 50pc as we cannot verify all pieces are accounted for. 
  • We do not accept stuffed animals unless they are new-with-tags.


Pro tip: when you sell us your items, any same-day purchases made can be processed as a trade which will save you on sales tax.


Still have questions? Call us at 303-973-3337!

How to Sell to Us

Once Upon A Child® buys and sells gently used kids' clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear for cash on the spot. Check out what we're looking to buy, visit your nearest location, and turn those items into cash or trade them in for things you need now!

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