I love getting a good deal! Who doesn’t, right? I love deal hunting at my local kids swap where I can pick up gently used clothing for my kids at a fraction of the retail price. I know we’re in the age of online shopping, but I’ve never seriously considered buying used clothes online because I only want clothes in new or near new condition. I like to see them in person to make sure I don’t get stuck with stained or ripped clothing.
But I’ve changed my mind. Just before Christmas I had the chance to check out FlipSize Canada, an online used kids’ clothing store.
FlipSize buys, sells, and swaps children’s clothing from sizes 12 months to 12 years. Shoes too. The thing that caught my attention right off the bat was their “No Dud” promise that guarantees every piece they sell is in new or like-new condition with no stains, fading, tears, pilling, missing buttons, broken zippers, pet hair, or odors.
I ordered twelve items of clothing for my girls including seven dresses, two pairs of jeans, a sweater, a T-shirt, and snow pants for Kay, all for under $50. Wow! I took this screenshot to show you everything I got.
When I received them, they were all in fantastic condition. I’m pretty picky about things like this, so I was quite impressed that every item really was exactly as described – no duds!
This outfit was $4.50 for the Pumpkin Patch sweater and $3.00 for the Gymboree jeans. Tee loved the little cupcakes embroidered on the jeans!
And I also picked up this cute Old Navy sundress for Kay next summer for $4.00.
I would especially recommend FlipSize for holiday and fancy dresses. Tee wore this Santa dress for one of our Christmas dinners. But you know, she only wore it once, and it’s pretty unlikely she’ll wear it again before she outgrows it. Sure, I can hand it down to Kay, but again, it’s not like there will be a whole lot of occasions other than Christmas where she’ll wear it either. $5 instead of $30 for a dress that will only be worn two or three times sounds good to me!
The prices are comparable to those at my kids swap, but I don’t have to drag the kids along with me, and I don’t have to constantly watch for them wandering away. I can shop from the comfort of my couch whenever I want to. That’s a win in my book!
What About Flipping?
Now I haven’t tried selling any of our old clothes to FlipSize yet, but the process seems pretty straightforward. You just request an empty bag and it arrives with a pre-paid shipping label. Fill it with the clothes you want to sell and mail it in from any Canada Post location.
Your clothes are processed within three days of arrival, and then you get an email notifying you of how many points you earned, any items not accepted, and the reason for non-acceptance. Then you can redeem your points for Paypal cash, store credit, or even a gift card to Amazon, Babies R Us, or Toys R Us!
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Browse FlipSize’s selection of kids’ clothing by gender and size. All orders over $70 ship for free.
Win a $100 Amazon.ca Gift Card!
To start the new year off right, FlipSize is generously sponsoring a giveaway for a $100 Amazon.ca gift card. Enter to win in the widget below. This giveaway is open to residents of Canada, 18+. Please note this giveaway is hosted by FlipSize Canada and not by me.
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Disclosure: I received sample items for review. All opinions expressed are completely honest and my own, based on my personal experience. Your experience may differ.
So glad you reviewed this site! I really love the idea of buying quality used clothes at the click of a button, looking forward to shopping there next time the kids need clothes.
This looks like a great idea! The thought of discount good quality kids items sounds awesome! Will have to keep this in mind for the next big kids clothing shop! Thanks!
It seems so simple to just put your clothes in a bag and gain points. Do you know if they return the clothes that they did not use? Thanks for this post! 🙂
I have ordered several times now and always been very happy with everything we’ve received!
Sounds like a great website, love the no dud money back guarantee.
Free shipping on all orders over $70. All others only $9.99. Great choices.
Sounds like an awesome service that I am excited to try out!
Like Free shipping on all orders over $70. All others only $9.99
Free shipping offers, always a bonus!
I love the great prices and the free shipping
I love that you can swap!!!
Like Free shipping on all orders over $70
The swapping is different, I like that part of it.
I love how easy it is to navigate my way around this website!! I love the fact that you can sell unused clothing!
I like how it’s organized. It’s easy to find what you’re looking for. The pictures of the available items are really good too.
I like that you can swap…and the prices
LOVE AWESOME OFFERS
Great layout and love the free shipping over $70
I love consignment shopping and this site is so organized and clean looking. Love it!
The Tea Collection looks so cute!
I like that theres a swap option.
I like the easy navigation of the site.
I like the TEA collection, gorgeous!
Thanks for the interesting review. I wish I had known about Flipsize long ago!
Well I am a consignment shop FREAK 🙂 I love all the deals and the fact that you can swap is so cool! I dont see paying full price for something my kids will be growing out of in a few months.. Being on a strict budget I always look for the best deals and find really cute stuff for my whole family at a very low cost
I like the free shipping on $70 orders and the option to purchase a Gold Membership.
I don’t have young children anymore but grandchildren,, will discuss this with my daughters.
I love this site, I love how you can swap, I need to show this site to my daughter, she sure can save herself a ton of money on her kids!!
The swapping is different, I like that part of it.
I like how the website is organized- It makes it so easy to find what you are looking for~
I like that you can buy and sell clothing as well as trade.
I like the Red Corduroy Skirt With Beads.
I like how they have different ways to use your points! Cash, new clothes or a gift card!
thanks for the information about this site. love the way its organised and easy to navigate.
Great way to get kids clothes at a discount.
I would love this for my 3 year old daughter!
Great post!
Head to http://www.flipsize.ca and tell us what you like most about the website.
it’s a nice shop for kids clothes..i have no kids..bummer
I love how easy it is to find what you are looking for on this site.
I love the free shipping over $70, and cheap cost for clothing!
I love all the great pictures of kids on the first page!
Great post
I like free shipping on orders over $70
What an awesome idea! Finally a better option when needing new clothes for the kids. Thanks!
Free shipping – Love it. I have a handful of “mommy” friends who I believe would definitely love to check out this site.
I like the swapping
Great Contest Good Luck Everyone
Great Giveaway!
Thanks for th opportunity!
can’t get the continue button to be be accepted on the https://www.pinterest.com/kidsdirectory/
I like the cute dresses