Comments for Got Multiples? http://gotmultiples.net Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:17:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 Comment on Dummed out about lack of selection at Mom’s of Multiple sale by Lisa C. http://gotmultiples.net/2008/08/15/dummed-out-about-lack-of-selection-at-moms-of-multiple-sale/#comment-684 Lisa C. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:37:37 +0000 http://gotmultiples.net/?p=278#comment-684 That stinks that it dodn't go so well... We have our Mom's of Multiples sale at the end of September. I did OK at the last one (it was my first) and since I know what to expect, I expect to do better the next one. I personally think that as the kids get older they tend to out grow at a slower pace, hence the clothes are more worn. I have a ton (OK like 26 or more) outfits still with tags that my twins have outgrown... But I expect we (parents) get smarter on getting more use out of them too... lol.. WELL.. I wish you happy hunting, for I'm sure there are some great second hand stores out there and great sales coming up..with some fall and winter clothes for your girls.. That stinks that it dodn’t go so well… We have our Mom’s of Multiples sale at the end of September. I did OK at the last one (it was my first) and since I know what to expect, I expect to do better the next one. I personally think that as the kids get older they tend to out grow at a slower pace, hence the clothes are more worn. I have a ton (OK like 26 or more) outfits still with tags that my twins have outgrown… But I expect we (parents) get smarter on getting more use out of them too… lol.. WELL.. I wish you happy hunting, for I’m sure there are some great second hand stores out there and great sales coming up..with some fall and winter clothes for your girls..

]]> Comment on Dummed out about lack of selection at Mom’s of Multiple sale by Keri http://gotmultiples.net/2008/08/15/dummed-out-about-lack-of-selection-at-moms-of-multiple-sale/#comment-679 Keri Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:17:51 +0000 http://gotmultiples.net/?p=278#comment-679 Sorry the sale was a bummer. My little guys have lots of hand-me-downs from Owen. I usually hit the big sales at Children's Place and Old Navy, too. We're so lucky that our parents get lots of clothes for our kids at the start of each season. The consignment/resale stores around here aren't the best so I can usually get brand new stuff for the same price without having to take time to go bargain hunting. If we had some good options I'd definitely buy secondhand. Sorry the sale was a bummer.

My little guys have lots of hand-me-downs from Owen. I usually hit the big sales at Children’s Place and Old Navy, too. We’re so lucky that our parents get lots of clothes for our kids at the start of each season. The consignment/resale stores around here aren’t the best so I can usually get brand new stuff for the same price without having to take time to go bargain hunting. If we had some good options I’d definitely buy secondhand.

]]> Comment on Dummed out about lack of selection at Mom’s of Multiple sale by Cynthia http://gotmultiples.net/2008/08/15/dummed-out-about-lack-of-selection-at-moms-of-multiple-sale/#comment-678 Cynthia Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:44:44 +0000 http://gotmultiples.net/?p=278#comment-678 Heather, I think I'm going to hit Childrens Place some time this week. The great thing about my triplets is that Cora (the oldest) is usually a year behind Olivia and Viviana. So she will be wearing this winter what they wore last winter. So if I go to a clearance sale and buy pretty much anything, someone will wear it. I do have to still get them winter and fall jackets and some winter boots. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that doesn't mind handle me downs (I get some from my SIL and some from a neighbor friend) or buying used. We do have a great store "Once upon a child". It is a kind of place that if you need clothes you need to go there once a week to get the good stuff. I had tried to sell my girls old stuff and I sold about half. So I hope to have made some money for the Spring/summer sale which will happen in Feb 2009. Thanks for the tips ladies, I knew I would be able count on you. Heather, I think I’m going to hit Childrens Place some time this week. The great thing about my triplets is that Cora (the oldest) is usually a year behind Olivia and Viviana. So she will be wearing this winter what they wore last winter. So if I go to a clearance sale and buy pretty much anything, someone will wear it.

I do have to still get them winter and fall jackets and some winter boots.

I’m glad that I’m not the only one that doesn’t mind handle me downs (I get some from my SIL and some from a neighbor friend) or buying used. We do have a great store “Once upon a child”. It is a kind of place that if you need clothes you need to go there once a week to get the good stuff.

I had tried to sell my girls old stuff and I sold about half. So I hope to have made some money for the Spring/summer sale which will happen in Feb 2009.

Thanks for the tips ladies, I knew I would be able count on you.

]]> Comment on Dummed out about lack of selection at Mom’s of Multiple sale by heather http://gotmultiples.net/2008/08/15/dummed-out-about-lack-of-selection-at-moms-of-multiple-sale/#comment-677 heather Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:33:18 +0000 http://gotmultiples.net/?p=278#comment-677 cynthia - i never pay retail - for example, i just spent $55 dollars at childrens place and got sarah and samantha each 8 outfits for next summer - it averaged out to around $2.50 per piece and that was BRAND NEW. I try to do that at the end of every season. All their fall/winter stuff for this year, i bought on clearance from last year. Once i'm done with them, i give them to a friend of mine who has twin girls exactly one year younger than sarah and samantha. The few "multiples" sales i have been to have also been pretty disappointing. you should also try ebay - i just spent 42 dollars on 10 pairs of jeans for jordan, which all looked to be in good condition. do you have any consignment shops in your area? we have one which seems to be good for finding bargains as well - cynthia - i never pay retail - for example, i just spent $55 dollars at childrens place and got sarah and samantha each 8 outfits for next summer - it averaged out to around $2.50 per piece and that was BRAND NEW. I try to do that at the end of every season. All their fall/winter stuff for this year, i bought on clearance from last year. Once i’m done with them, i give them to a friend of mine who has twin girls exactly one year younger than sarah and samantha. The few “multiples” sales i have been to have also been pretty disappointing. you should also try ebay - i just spent 42 dollars on 10 pairs of jeans for jordan, which all looked to be in good condition.
do you have any consignment shops in your area? we have one which seems to be good for finding bargains as well -

]]> Comment on Dummed out about lack of selection at Mom’s of Multiple sale by twinmama http://gotmultiples.net/2008/08/15/dummed-out-about-lack-of-selection-at-moms-of-multiple-sale/#comment-676 twinmama Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:57:13 +0000 http://gotmultiples.net/?p=278#comment-676 I have been lucky receiving clothes from my SIL for my twin girls. My niece is about a year ahead of them, so it works out well. Also, this summer I started heading to garage sales. I hit city wide garage sales that are well organized and scour through the advertisements for houses that have listed children's clothing. Also, I keep an inventory on an excel spreadsheet of the type of clothing that I have in different sizes so that I know what I am missing before I go shopping. I was very disappointed with consignment shops because like you, I don't want to spend more than a $1 on one piece of used clothing. I can go to Target and spend $3-4 on a NEW shirt. I have been lucky receiving clothes from my SIL for my twin girls. My niece is about a year ahead of them, so it works out well. Also, this summer I started heading to garage sales. I hit city wide garage sales that are well organized and scour through the advertisements for houses that have listed children’s clothing. Also, I keep an inventory on an excel spreadsheet of the type of clothing that I have in different sizes so that I know what I am missing before I go shopping. I was very disappointed with consignment shops because like you, I don’t want to spend more than a $1 on one piece of used clothing. I can go to Target and spend $3-4 on a NEW shirt.

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