Charlotte’s Best Fall Consignment Sales for Kids – Updated with GIVEAWAYS!

We interrupt this regularly scheduled post to let you know that we’ve just added some great giveaways thanks to the lovely ladies at Upsale WeeSale and The Posh Closet Sale.

ENTER HERE to win one of the following:

• PRE SALE PASS + $25 gift card to the Upscale Wee Sale Pre Sale on Tuesday, 9/15/15 from  6p-9p (National Top 10 sale in Ft Mill SC)
• TWO FREE PRE SALE PASSES to The Posh Closet Sale Pre Sale Wednesday, 9/30/15 from 7pm-9pm. (basically sold out already, $40 value)

And now back to our regularly scheduled post, from the QC’s consignment guru on the best fall sales for you:

Consignment SALE versus consignment STORE; a somewhat confusing concept and why most of my conversations start like this…

Her:  “What do you do?”
Me:  “I co-own Green Jeans Consignment.  It’s a consignment sale for women and teens.”
Her: “Where’s your store?”
Me: “We do not own a store. We host 5 day shopping events in the Spring and Fall.”
Her: “Where do you get all your stuff?”
Me: “200-300 women clean out their closets and sell their items with us. They can earn up to 75% of their sales.”
Her:  “Wow, that’s awesome!  So when’s your next sale?”
Me: “Glad you asked! Here’s my card. Check us out online Our first fall sale is just a month away!

According to Chrissy Freeman, co-founder of ConsignmentMommies.com, “Consignment sales started in the south over 20 years ago in the world of moms of multiples and as church/school fundraisers, but the real surge in popularity occurred in the last 4-5 years as sales began popping up across the country to meet demand.  Seasonal sale shopping has become very trendy for today’s savvy moms.”

Lucky for us, the Queen City is host to A TON of great seasonal sales for both kids and women, but you need to get them on your calendar or they are over before you remember to go!  These fast and furious 1-5 day events are a great way to shop for brand name and designer fashion, but also children’s toys, books, sporting equipment and all sorts of baby gear.

Like any sale, the early bird gets the worm!  The best way to shop first is to volunteer at the event for early entry or purchase a pre-sale ticket.  Do your research.  Visit the sale’s website to figure out what you need to do.  Ask around – your gal pals will definitely have an opinion about their fave sales.

Here’s a list of Charlotte’s best top-rated consignment sales (and my favorites):

For the Kiddos…

Weddington Kids Consignment Sale

Friday & Saturday, August 7-8

13901 Providence Road

Weddington, NC 28104

Charlotte Moms of Multiples Sale

Saturday, August 8th

800 Briar Creek Road

Charlotte, NC 28205

Harris YMCA Kids Konsignment Sale

Saturday, August 29

5900 Quail Hollow Road

Charlotte, NC  28210

The Upscale WeeSale – Nationally rated “Top 10”

September 16-19

2266 Deerfield Road

Fort Mill, SC 29715

The Posh Closet Sale

Thursday, October 1st

South Charlotte Banquet Center

9009 Bryant Farms Rd  Charlotte, NC  28277

And For Women & Teen Girls…of course…

Green Jeans Consignment

SouthPark:  September 9-13

2229 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte

Matthews: November 11-15

1050 DeVore Lane, Matthews

For a complete listing of seasonal sales going on in your area, check out www.ConsignmentMommies.com.  And if I missed one of your local favorites, please share the scoop by commenting below!