We Buy & Sell
Gently used kid's stuff
We offer thrift and eco-friendly solutions by buying and selling gently used kids' items.
Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used kids clothes, shoes, toys and baby gear. Bring in your gently used kids items and get cash on the spot, or shop around for their favorite brands at affordable prices.
We buy items for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary. Each location is individually owned and operated, so it is easy to support local while shopping sustainably and affordably.
Once Upon a Child Modesto
Starting next week, our hours are changing for the holidays!
Friday, November 20
Join us for our Black Friday Event on Nov 29 at 9AM! Thousands of kids’ items are dropping just in time for the holidays. Don’t miss out on amazing deals!
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Get CASH for Toys
Turn your child’s unused toys into CASH at Once Upon a Child! We’re buying toys in great condition. Clear out the clutter and get paid on the spot. Bring them in today and get cash instantly!
Tote Bag Tuesday
It's tote bag Tuesday! Shop with your reusable OUAC tote and take 15% off anything that fits inside
Why Once Upon a Child
Sustainable Fashion at a Great Value
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You Go To Destination
Find affordable wardrobe essentials. With new products arriving every day, you'll always find something new. You Go To Destination
Find affordable wardrobe essentials. With new products arriving every day, you'll always find something new.
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Local, Convenient, Sustainable
With so many items to choose from, it's easy to save more than money. Sustainability never looked so fashionable. Local, Convenient, Sustainable
With so many items to choose from, it's easy to save more than money. Sustainability never looked so fashionable.
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Buy and Sell
We buy and sell gently used kids clothes, shoes, and accessories for cash on the spot. Buy and Sell
We buy and sell gently used kids clothes, shoes, and accessories for cash on the spot.
How to Sell to Once Upon a Child
It's easy as 1-2-3
