Toys... trade to save

Discussion in Toys, Kids & Baby Stuff started by Zyni • Sep 27, 2014.

  1. Zyni

    ZyniWell-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2014
    Threads:
    436
    Messages:
    1,722
    Likes Received:
    558
    When you purchase toys, especially an expensive toy, keep in mind the use you may get out of it later as well. You can save it for another child or grandchild, or you can think about trading it for something else later. There are a couple of different options. You can trade things in at a consignment store, or sell toys there to make money to buy new ones as kids get bigger. You can also get an exchange program going with friends and family. When your little one no longer needs her tricycle, you might be able to trade it for a starter bike. Things like that. Keep the circle going and everyone wins.
     
  2. Denis Hard

    Denis HardWell-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2013
    Threads:
    991
    Messages:
    4,335
    Likes Received:
    790
    There are also a number of sites where member can swap toys. Or sell them if they want to. The toy you get could may not be of the same value as the one you are giving away but at least you'll be getting a "new" toy for your kid without spending any cash.

    Once the kid loses interest in the toy [if it' still in a great condition] you can repeat the process.
     
  3. JessiFox

    JessiFoxActive Member

    Joined:
    Nov 29, 2012
    Threads:
    26
    Messages:
    939
    Likes Received:
    24
    Agreed...there are a lot of ways to make it last a little longer, even after your child's interest has waned. I don't swap very often but we definitely pass things down in our family.
     
  4. Servace

    ServaceActive Member

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2014
    Threads:
    6
    Messages:
    137
    Likes Received:
    3
    I think with this day and age it is easier to save toys to sell or trade later on. Since we now have the technology, we can either trade or sell toys on craigslist to local people. The other option is letting people buy or bid on toys you want to sell off.