Are you a bargain hunter when it comes to your kids’ wardrobe or toys? Consignment sales offer everything from strollers, bouncy seats, cribs, any kind of toy you can think of, to diaper bags, bedding, infants’ and kids’ clothes, and maternity clothes. You can also find winter coats, boots, and Halloween costumes. Shoppers can find a wide variety of children’s items that are usually screened for quality, all under one roof. You don’t have to drive around town to different garage sales where it’s a hit-or-miss on what items you might find and in what shape, as the local consignment sales have quality standards.
We’ve scouted and scoured our sources to provide EAST COBBER readers a list of upcoming local consignment sales.
AUGUST 16-17
Divine Children’s Show Boutique Overstock and Consignment Sale. Preview show Tuesday, August 15 at 1-8pm, for volunteers, consignors, and new moms. New moms need to register online for Tuesday preview show. Wednesday: 9:30am-9pm. Thursday: 9:30am-2pm. The Mansour Center, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta. More info: divineconsignshowatlanta@yahoo.com or www.dcskids.com.
AUGUST 17-19
Mt. Bethel UMC Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale. Get the best deals on toys, books, children’s furniture, sporting goods, fall and winter clothing and much more. Make sure to visit the boutique section for upscale brands, custom-made and smocked clothing. All proceeds go to support local and global missions. Preview Shopping for volunteers and first-time moms Thursday, August 17. Friday: 9am-7pm; Saturday: 9am-12pm (all items 30% off). Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. More info: consignmentsale@mtbethel.org or mtbethelccs.com.
AUGUST 19
Tots to Tweens Consignment Sale brought to you by Northwest Atlanta Moms of Multiples. Everything you need for your family from tots to tweens! Strollers welcome! Electronic tagging, so a much faster checkout! 9am-2pm. Sandy Plains Baptist Church, 2825 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. For more info: 678-235-8468 or sale@nowamom.org
AUGUST 25-26
All 4 Kids/East Cobb. Friday: 9:30am (or 8:30am w/$5 Cash for Missions) -8pm. No strollers before 11am. Saturday: 9am-1pm (half off). Accepting Cash, Debit ($1 fee), MasterCard and Visa ($2 fee). No checks. Mt. Paran North Church of God, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta. More Info: www.all4kids.com.
AUGUST 25-26
Due West Treasure Chest Children’s/Junior’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 8am-12pm. Many items half price on Saturday. Due West United Methodist Church, 3956 Due West Road, Marietta. More info: 770-427-3835 or www.duewest.org/community/consignment-sale.
SEPTEMBER 7-9
Lil’ Lambs Closet. Thursday: $5 Public preview: 2-8pm. Friday: 9am-7pm. Saturday: 9am-1pm. Many items half off on Saturday. Proceeds go to benefit church ministries and community missions. First United Methodist Church of Marietta, 56 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Childcare available with reservations. More info: 770-429-7800 ext. 7805 or www.lil-lambs.org.
SEPTEMBER 8-9
East Cobb’s Finest Kids’ Consignment Sale. Thursday September 7 (volunteers only): 6-8pm. Friday: 9am-6pm. Saturday: 9am-12pm. Everything 30% off on Saturday. The Episcopal Church of St. Peter-Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. More info: 770-977-7473 or www.peterandpaul.org/childrens-consignment-sales.
SEPTEMBER 8-9
Roswell United Methodist Church Preschool and Kindergarten (RUMCK) Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9am-2pm. Saturday: 8am-12pm. Roswell United Methodist Church, 814 Mimosa Boulevard, Building B., Roswell. More info: 770-853-2333 or www.rumc.com/connect/children/rumck/rumck-consignment-sale.
SEPTEMBER 15-16
KinderMart Children’s Consignment Sale. Friday: 9:30am-7pm. No strollers before 11am. Saturday: 9am-12pm. Many items ½ price on Saturday. Benefits Smyrna FUMC Preschool/Kindergarten. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna. More info: www.kindermartsale.com.
This article originally appeared on page 20 of the August issue of the EAST COBBER magazine.
