Works-For-Me Wednesday: eBay

Today's WFMW tip is a quickie--I'm up to my eyeballs in back-to-school events, paperwork, and (of course) last-minute fun. 

I've been having good bit of fun lately doing some eBay shopping for my daughter.  Have you seen the kind of bargains you can get on gently-worn children's clothing there (particularly for girls?)  I have to admit my fondness for Baby-Lulu-esque girl clothes, but there is NO WAY I'd pay that kind of money.  On eBay, you can find bargains on high-end kids' clothes for pennies on the dollar.  Just today I won the outfit on the right for a SONG.  Could you eat it up?

And while you're there you can also bid on this.  Oh-so-very practical.

Alright, so this is a wimpy WFMW, but y'all, I've been sharpening so many pencils this week I think my brain has lead poisoning from the fumes.  Please jump in and post more clever links below.  WFMW guidelines can be found here. 

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Comments

[The preacher's wife]

Ebay is the best for little girl clothes..I haven't had so much luck with boy clothes. 'Gently worn' and little boys is just not a phrase I trust..:)

Love the outfit you scored! :)

Lisa

[Every Chapter]

Hmmm...thanks, good to know. I'm always needing to get little things, like one more pair of PJ's, for my son- but I hate to spend the money one something he will grow out of in no time and only waer to bed! I'll have to try ebay- thanks!

[Lynnae]

What a darling outfit! I love eBay!!!!

[Smockity Frocks]

Thank you, Shannon. I just scored some great finds at a resale shop, too. They were clearing out the summer clothes to make room for fall.

[Christine]

I'm exhausted right now but I will post a tip tomorrow. BTW, darn the luck, Di's dress is a little out of my budget. I will have to find a different dress for...oh, who am I kidding.

[ellen b]

I love bargains. In fact I have an awful time paying full price for anything. Well done on finding your bargains on brands you enjoy...

[Mandy Houk]

That may be a quick tip, but it's a good one! I always forget to check eBay for things, so it's a great reminder.

Thanks!

[Diatribal]

Um...unless you are getting those pencils from China, I doubt you have lead poisoning from that! ;)

I think everyone is struggling this week. Enjoy your kiddos while you can!

[Toni]

Ebay does have some great deals. The outfit is adorable.

Good luck with your pencil sharpening. :)

[Karen@FamilyBriefs]

I LOVE ebay too! Whatever I can't get at our bi-annual consignment sale, I head to ebay for. My best bargain was a huge box of little boy clothes/shoes that had over $50 items in it. I got it for $47 including s&h. Most everything was in GREAT shape! Keep shopping honey!

[Maureen]

I love me some eBay! I'm always looking for deals on the kid's clothes there, especially with a 'tween who's starting to get into "labels"!

[Carrie @ Three-Girl Circus]

I LOVE me some ebay clothes for my girls. I've gotten several Hanna Andersson's already for this fall.

[Michelle at Scribbit]

My sister is the Master of Ebay and gets all her kids' clothes there. She's tried to convert me but I'm hopeless.

[Briggie]

I like Ebay, my problem is I don't like waiting...I live in New Jersey, South Jersey that is, and about 10 minutes from where I live there is a place called Plato's Closet. It's like a consignment shop, only you get store credit the moment you trade in your clothes. The clothes must be in good condition and clean. They then do a quick steam clean on them, price them and put them on the rack. My youngest is 14 so "name" brands are the rage but who can afford it? I gave her $30 and she came out with 2 Holister tops and 2 pairs of really cute denim shorts! Each item was roughly $6 each.

[mummifiedx5]

Self-diagnosed eBay junkie here! LOL

[Mummymac]

I love e-bay too.

I see the Diana dress is in aid of Charity,
I guess that makes it ok then ;-)

[3foldcord (N Millar)]

Without wishing to sound boastful - so many times folk have made comment on something myself or the kids were wearing and I'd reply "ebay!" much to their atonishment!

[Heather J]

I think that gown would be just right for me. ;-) I do love ebay!

[Jennifer, Snapshot]

Thanks for the reminder. I have not ever used ebay for clothes, but I used to be a little hooked. Just yesterday I wrote about how using Priceline gives me a similar to thrill to ebay (I published my tips here ).

We have a family wedding coming up in September, so I should really take a look!

[Scott]

Can we buy kids on eBay too? Cindy's been wanting more.

[Jenny from Mommin' It Up]

Nothing makes me happier than a BARGAIN! I loves to be cheap. I mean thrifty.

[Kathy]

Ebay rules.

[Char]

I too LOVE E-bay, especially when you can get a garbage bag....yes, a garbage bag full of clothes shipped to my house for $35. I had enough clothes to keep my daughter clothed for at least a year with my find.

[jen]

Actually, this was a great reminder for me - thanks!

[Rhen]

Hubby and I are big Ebayers too. I got my cloth diapers there, my soap ingredients and so much more!

[Heather]

I loooooove eBay - we buy everything from formula to wedding clothes there (no, seriously - I bought my wedding dress of eBay!). It's a great way to clothe your little ones, too.

[Charity]

How funny! I just came here after buying a homeschooling book on eBay this morning!

[Princess Leia]

So far we've managed with what's been given to us clothes-wise, but we're quickly reaching the point at which that will no longer be enough. I'll have to try eBay when I finally give in and start letting myself buy things for our little man!

[SAHMmy Says]

Love Ebay, but have to wait on buying girl clothes until BabyChubChub is out of the "poop on everything" size! I just can't deal with the possibility that I'm buying something someone else's kid pooped on!

[Kim]

as always... love me some great ideas from your blog - always fun to participate! !! ~ Kim

[Lana G!]

Oh I am SO Going to Bid on the Lady Di Dress! Oh so practical is right and so modestly priced!

Love it!

[Heather L.]

I love ebay! I've never bought clothing on there before, but if the prices are so good I may have to start! Thanks for the tip and for hosting!!

[Karen]

I'm an ebay junkie...I have bought and sold tons of things. I love a good deal - don't you?

[Jen]

I ADORE Ebay!! I get 90% of my kids clothes there. People always comment on how well-dress they are and I always laugh and say "Ebay! You can do it too!" It also helps when you've got girls and want to keep them, um, not too teenager-y. Lots of Gymboree, Hanna Andersson, ect.

[Steff (http://okierivermama.livejournal.com/)]

I posted my first WFMW tip today about cooking ahead to save time and have good meals fast.

Steff

[Tara (Destiny Driven)]

How cute is that!!!! I need to get to ebayin' agan!!! I am missing out!

[Ladybug]

I love Baby Lulu!!

[LeeAnn]

Checked out the dress. Definitely not me! I don't do strapless. I think you got the bargain outfit instead! LOL! I haven't done eBay for clothes, but for K'nex and school curriculums, it ***rocks***! Amazon's used retailers are good sources too.

[Melanie]

I started to bid, but they said I wasn't pre-approved. They're such sticklers!!

[pinkmommy]

I love the fact the the shipping on Di's dress is free.

[bee]

I am constantly combing EBAY for the Pepper Toes clothes for the Wog... it's the Baby Lulu line for boys. I love it!

I've gotten some really good deals!

[CanadianCarrie]

I love ebay, I've been buying girls and boys 'The childrens Place" clothes for very excellent prices! You usually end up with some other good brands as well!! I hate paying high retail prices for clothes they will be outgrowing in 6 months anyway!! Nobody knows that I didn't buy them brand new.. well, except all of you now...