Astounded by all the things you need for a newborn? Is your child growing like a weed? Do you like to save and even earn money? It’s time to try consignment sale events. These twice per year sales — in the spring and fall — are a great way to save money, support the environment through reuse, and make a little extra money as a consignor.
I have been both a customer and a consignor at the Super Kids Resale events, for more than seven years. I’m here to share some information and tips to help you with your shopping and selling experience.
Shop
Consignment sales can be a bit overwhelming, especially for first time shoppers. The items available include clothing (preemie to teen), seasonal (i.e., Halloween costumes), toys, books, furniture and much more. Since each consignor prices their own items you may see a wide range of prices for the same item. Pro tip: To help stay organized while I am shopping, I create a shopping list, including sizes, that my kids need for the upcoming season.
If you want to avoid the first day crowds, most of the consignment sales offer a presale pass for a fee, which allows you to shop before the sale is open to the public. (For example, the presale pass for Super Kids Resale ranges from $5–$25 depending on the day and time) Pro tip: Some consignment sales offer free presale passes (sign-up prior to the event) for new and foster parents and other groups. In addition, many of the consignment sales offer discounts on select merchandise on the last day of the event.
Consign
Being a consignor is a great way to get rid of unwanted items and make some extra money, plus as a consignor you receive a free presale pass.
If you are interested in selling, the first step is to register for a consignment sale and pay the consignor fee. You will earn a percentage of your sales and the percentage will increase if you volunteer. For first-time consignors, I suggest visiting the consignment sale websites to determine which one would work best for you based on dates, location, etc.
To get your items ready for the sale, I recommend utilizing the resources and tutorials on consignment sale websites. These include pricing guides, sales management system help, tagging tips and drop-off/pick-up procedures. Pro tip: Many of the consignment events, such as Super Kids Resale, have a consignors-only Facebook page. This is a great resource for sale updates, pricing assistance and tips.
Volunteer
If you aren’t ready to be a consignor but want to learn more about the sales and take advantage of presale opportunities, then being a volunteer might be right for you. Each of the consignment events have volunteer opportunities from helping on the sales floor to being a cashier.
Fall Consignment Events
Are you now interested in shopping, selling, and/or volunteering at an upcoming event? There are several consignment events held in the fall in the Portland metro area. This year the fall events include:
Super Kids Resale
📍 440 NW Burnside Rd., Gresham (it’s in the old K-Mart building)
🗓️ Presale days: Tuesday, Sept. 29 through Wednesday, Sept. 30
🛍️ Public shopping days:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 9 am–8 pm
- Friday, Oct. 2, 9 am– 8 pm
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 am–5 pm (half-off presale that evening)
- Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 am–4 pm (half-price sale — red/black star items)
Merry Go Round Resale
📍 Clark County Fairgrounds, 17402 NE Delfel Rd., Ridgefield, WA
🗓️ Consignor presale: Wednesday, Oct. 28 (pass required)
🛍️ Public shopping days:
- Thursday, Oct. 29, 10 am–9 pm
- Friday, Oct. 30, 10 am–9 pm (20% off, 4–9 pm)
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 am–6 pm (30% off all day + Bonus Bucks)
Pass It On
Keep checking Pass It On’s Facebook page for the latest news. The organization will be announcing a new location and 2026 fall dates the end of August!
Can’t make it to one of these consignment events? Check out our favorite consignment stores — open all year long!
