At Nest & Sprout, I’m always working to balance three things: fair value for consignors, fair pricing for families, and the reality of what actually sells in Prince George.

The last one can be a bit of a hard one for many; it’s also a tough one for us as we try to pay the bills, employees and plan for future growth. But, I refuse to hoard children’s clothes when there is so much abundance to be had. Truly, we continue to need just one thing: more new customers. We love our regulars, but if we want to move up we need more regulars. 

As we head into the new year, I want to share updated guidance on a few product categories where resale values are shifting. These shifts reflect real sales data, saturation levels, and buyer patterns in our store. I also just want to get real with you about what goes into your total and why it’s about to drop. 

Below is a breakdown of items seeing lower resale prices and updated buy-out rates to keep our consignment process transparent, fair, and sustainable for everyone.

1. Bodysuits, Onesies & Baby Shirts

We love babies…but bodysuits? They’re a tricky category because collectively we have way too many. And one area that I have flopped is trying to sell the ‘higher end brands’ at more than just $1-2 a piece.

Because these items go on deep retail sales everywhere, and because so many wash/wear quickly, and because there is just millions in existence, the reality is the resale value is extremely low unless you're something a little extra special like Tencel or Bamboo. Hooded and dressed onesies are sometimes able to sell at a higher price, but skeptical TBH.

Updated Buy-Out Pricing: $0.10–$0.35 per piece

People love solids, well taken care of not stretched out styles.

Exceptions:

Some boutique brands still perform well and hold value:

• Loulou Lollipop
  

• Kyte Baby
  

• Jax & Lennon

• and similar boutique cotton/bamboo brands
  

Important Note:

Bodysuits with staining or yellowing will be considered donations — they simply do not sell, even at $1. Period. I will stain treat and bring them back. I will only be stain treating solids in 2026. Prints and stretched onesies are good as recycling in this space.

2. Baby Jeans (Why do these exist? We may never know.)

Another category we are consistently overstocked in, and parents rarely reach for.

Updated Resale Price: Under $3.00

Expected Payout: Approximately $0.90 per pair (depending on condition) Applies to sizes Newborn–24M.

Truthfully still experimenting with the older kid bigger sizes. 

3. Select Baby & Toddler Sweaters

We are swimming in little sweaters. Truly. Many move for under $2, and many end up in Fill-A-Bag events simply due to volume. I find this to be funny because in the past when we were a new store only, customers always complained that they wouldn't' find baby sweaters and wanted more baby sweaters. 

Updated Buy-Out Rate: $0.30 per piece

Exceptions:

• Solid-colours
  

• Seasonal sweaters
  

• High-quality boutique sweaters
  

These still have consistent demand and will be priced accordingly. Most likely they will be listed online and be given a custom price - of that you’ll receive 30-40% depending on your chosen pay structure.

4. Newborn Hats, Socks & Headbands

Because newborns grow so fast, these items don’t often sell individually unless packaged or specialty brands.

Updated Buy-Out Rate: $0.10 per piece (down from $0.35)

This also applies to toques and hats; in general these items are being priced smaller to reflect the realistic abundance.

5. Toddler & Youth Shirts (Graphic Tees & Box-Store Brands)

This is a large-volume category with inconsistent demand.

Current Buy-Out Pricing:

$0.80–$0.90 per shirt

Graphic tees from major retailers (Carter’s, Old Navy, Joe Fresh, etc.) rarely resell for more than a few dollars, which limits profit potential. This is a category where I will be more aggressively sorting and evaluating. 

T-shirts with stains, holes, sleeve tears, and event style shirts will be considered donations and recycled and/or added to the fill a bag events. 

BONUS CATEGORY: Fashion Fur Vests & Denim Jackets 

These were cute in 2014. They are… less cute in 2025.

While they do eventually sell, they usually move for just a couple of dollars, which means they just don't have a high profit. 

Updated Guidance: Expect very low resale value. These will be bought out at minimal rates.

Brands That Regularly Need Markdowns

These brands tend to sit longer or require immediate markdowns, which lowers consignor payout:

• Noppies

• PL Baby/Kids
  

• Gap
  

• Hatley
  

• Guess
  

• Mexx
  

• Calvin Klein
  

• Triple Flip
  

This doesn’t mean we won’t take them, just expect lower-than-average resale values in these categories. I often hear from you how much you spent on them but because some of these brands hit Costco or Winners; they really are a product not sought after in the secondhand space. Sorry. 

Why Are These Changes Happening?

Because your shop is your community.

The items parents bring in shape the shopping experience everyone has and pricing transparency will help us create a realistic and fair process for all consignors. For the most part these prices are starting to align closer to the pricing we see at Once Upon A Child franchises (for reference) and reflect the reality of a brick and mortar. 

Below is my pricing ruberic that I use when check in your boxes of basic box store brands.

These updates ensure:
✔️ families can afford essentials
✔️ consignors get clear expectations
✔️ our shop stays sustainable, not overflowing

As always, thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we build a strong circular economy in Prince George.

If you ever have questions about pricing, bring them to me. Let’s talk openly, it truly helps. I also love guidance when you bring me rare, unique, or specialty products that I don't really know the price of or might undervalue. I know a lot of things, but not everything.