How it Works
Sell your kids stuff to Once Upon A Child
1. Bring In Your Items. We buy all seasons, every day. No appointment necessary. 2. We'll review your Items. While you're here check out our latest inventory. 3.If you accept our offer, you'll get paid cash on the spot!

Our tips to help you get the best payout!
We buy everyday!
- .Just bring in your stuff (see below for specific item tips). No appointment is needed.
- We'll look it over and make an offer for the items we'd like to purchase from you.
- We suggest that you limit the amount of items you bring in to 2 bags/totes/boxes of apparel/shoes, 3 equipment items and toys. This helps us move through the buys in a timely manner.
- We will aim to go through all buys same day so you get your payout fast! Please plan to pick up yur passed items by store close.
- We give reward points for the items we purchase as well as the items you purchase, getting you to a reward discount faster!
Tips for Apparel and Shoes
- We buy baby and children's apparel from size Preemie to Youth size 18.
- Bring in apparel items laid flat in a firm or hard sided container. A vinyl tote bag or laundry basket works great! (No worries we'll give it back!).
- Items should be freshly laundered, and laid flat with 2piece set laid together.
- We can accept items in white trash bags (no black contractor bags please), but keep in mind items often get a bit 'jumbled' which can impact your payout.
- Save your back! Preview and exclude items with stains, rips or tears.
- Shoes should be relatively clean (wipe down the soles of caked on dirt) and in good condition. Bring in any type container that works for you! (except those black bags!)
Equipment and Baby Gear
- We buy strollers, swings, bouncers, entertainers, bassinets, pack-and-plays, jump-ups, baby carriers, baths, and more!
- Equipment and baby gear should be clean and in good working order.recalled items or missing safety straps. Don't forget the charging cord!
- We are unable to accept car seats.
- We cannot accept strollers over 10 years old for safety concerns.
- Please call ahead before bringing in cribs or toddler beds - we love to see them but have limited room in the store!
Toys and Books
- We buy games, toys, playmats, puzzles, blocks, stem related toys and more!
- Toys should be clean with working electronics, and have all (or in some cases, most) of their original parts.
- We cannot accept puzzles with over 48 pieces, due to the time needed to check them for completeness.
- Books should be geared to children ages baby to about age 12 - We love young reader chapter books!
- We can buy bicycles with wheels less than 14 inches and if they have attached training wheels.
Questions???
Call us during store hours (941-259-3944) and we'll be glad to offer any additional information or answer any questions you have! Thank you for selling to us! We look forward to seeing you soon.