About Us

Prepare before you come in
Bring clothing laid flat in a plastic container or bin of some sort. Grab something easy to carry. Clothing should be gently used, freshly laundered with no stains or holes. Shoes and toys can be in a bag. We don't buy or sell carseats. All baby equipment should be no older than 10 years and no recalls (we can check this for you). Don't hesitate and let us do the work for you! Questions?? Give us a call at 919-534-0050 and get an estimate on wait times.
How to sell to usWe love kids stuff
Earn Cash

Once Upon a Child provides a sustainable and convenient way to buy and sell gently used kids' clothes, shoes, toys and baby gear, focusing on quality, safety and value. Each Once Upon a Child location is individually owned and operated by local business owners, so you can feel good about shopping small.
Sustainable
When you bring in your gently used kids' items, it prevents them from filling up landfills and puts cash in your pocket.
Affordable
We have tons of gently used kids' stuff from your favorite brands at affordable prices. We know money doesn't grow on trees!
Convenience
We make it easy to buy and sell items for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary. We process same day so you will get a quote and if accepted get paid the same day.
Safety
Have peace of mind knowing you are selling and buying with safety at the forefront. It's safe to sell to us and you can browse why you wait. We also check every item for safety to ensure you have peace of mind.