Who else is finding trademe a rip off?!
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Topic: Who else is finding trademe a rip off?!
Posted By: escadachic
Subject: Who else is finding trademe a rip off?!
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 1:28am
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That's were a lot of expectant parents, well mostly mums and parents to young babies often go to get a good deal.
....but these days, is it really a good deal?... After postage, you are often spending more money then buying things new in the shops and often sales in the shops are cheaper then trademe. People ask so much for PP and other labels, even though they are secondhand. They seem to try and gain back as much of that money as possible when re-selling. Do people forget that once something leaves the shop, it becomes secondhand once worn/used and decreases it's value by 70%?... Who else is finding that trademe is increasing becoming more and more of a rip off? I know I am! I search on there for hours trying to find a good deal and end up buying usually nothing. I can't afford to buy everything new, so I need good deals...but where are they?... -------------   
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 1:31am
Also, when will people learn to advertise the sizes correctly? Like I have brought things in the 12-18 months range, which sellers say are size 1 and I get the item and it's size 6-9 months, which isn't helpful, even 6-12 months I could get some use out of. And I have asked people to clarify the size, still to get the item and find out, it is the wrong size. I wish there could be a note before you add the size, reminding sellers to advertise the size correctly!  -------------
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Posted By: My3Sons
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 6:48am
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depends what you are looking for I think, I do agree that some people seem to want waaaaay too much for second hand kids clothes! I have brought some books and cars toys for my son from there lately at good prices but I no longer look on there for clothes for the kids, you are right most of the time unless you find a good bargain it is cheaper to go buy them new! ------------- Mum to Mr 10, Mr 6 and Mr 4 
 
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 7:09am
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I dont really buy off TM anymore. I agree with you i dont find it cheaper at all. The only things i look for are things i cant find in shops. Like new shoes for DD that fit correctly
We do buy other stuff, although not often. -------------  
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 7:28am
Yeah, I don't buy clothes on TM, people just want too much and sometimes it's not even good quality! DP found a nice dress for me and the person said 'Lovely green dress' - it wasn't green at all! It was RED! And the hem had come undone and was obvious in one of the pictures but they denied it... 
There are some things that do maintain their value that are sold on TM but I don't think clothes are one and some people selling kids toys seem to think toys do but I don't think they do, esp when they are broken here, missing parts, etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:34am
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I have bought some really good clothes of TM. I recently bought a PP top & shorts near new & they look like they have not been worn, for DS1 sz10 for &10 +p&p it was worth $40. I am pretty fussy what I get him as when you buy for older kids they are usually well worn, meaning crap. But baby stuff I got really good items.
I always factor in postage, I was bidding on some PJ last year thinking I was getting a bargain but once I added postage I could really buy a new pair...lucky I was out bid. I think some put emotional prices on things & are not realistic. It is also easy to get caught up in the bidding excitement. Now before I buy clothes I stick to what I need or get stuff to ware to kindy. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:34am
| I just ask lots of questions if I'm gonna buy clothes but I never buy kids clothes on TM. tnt is cheap as and they always last for us. |
Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:44am
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I ust buy the kids clothes new now, as bargains seem very hard to come by on there now. I only buy things off there if they are things I can't find in the shops. The price people charge for PP is ridiculous when you can go to the outlet shops and usually get them cheaper (esp when you add postage)...
We were looking for a phil and teds stroller before xmas and the prices some people wanted is just stupid. Like a 2 year old stroller with some accessories and they wanted about $150 more than they cost in the shops now! people don't seem to understand that you may have paid that much for it a few years ago but they come down in price in the shops so you can't expect the same price you paid.... My friend just bought this collection of wee teddies which were described in as new condition, some had massive mould patchs!!! ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:53am
| I sold my P&T's x2 & MB on TM & got really good prices. Those brands if well looked after & with accessories are worth getting even if just for the sell factor. |
Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:59am
yeah they do seem to hold there value well Jazzy - but the one I mentioned above has been listed about 6 times now cos no one is stupid enough to buy it for MORE than the shops sell it with a warranty  ... in fact there have been a fair few on there that have been constantly relisted cos they want way too much! ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: my4beauties
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 9:15am
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I found the same thing a long time ago so stopped buying kids clothes, cos by the time you bid and win and THEN pay postage (and I'm sure people put the postage up to make even more money cos when I post things it doesn't cost that much!) it's more than what you'd pay in the shop! Also, trademe themselves are rip-offs charging soo much once you sell the item - especially if item only sells for a couple of dollars and they take their cut ($1.00) it's not worth the time or energy for you!
So long trademe! ------------- My babies: R (9),G (7), J (5) http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 9:26am
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I think its all about timing when selling. If you are selling a popular item & not many up for sale you have a good chance of getting a good price.
A friend sold a tent for more than in the shops, she added a comment to say when the bidding got higher than the cost that she would remove the bid so the bidder could get it from a shop but they refused her offer & ended up paying $200 more & was really happy with it. Go figure. I always go on feedback & if someone has bad & warranted feedback I will remove their bid & blacklist them. I wont buy stuff where the postage is incorrect & I always refund extra postage. I don't sell for under $6 not worth it. It can be funny sometimes as I have listed items that don't sell even if offered for a lot less & then re listed them for more than before & have sold...but I guess it depends on what you sell & when...& if you are honest... I am doing a big clean out & will get rid of the kids stuff they don't use. At the end of the day if you sell crap & rip people off then your feedback should show it....& if you buy then ask questions, even the ones that are not obvious. |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:01am
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We also go to TnT, to me it doesn't matter if they aren't in the latest fashions! It's not like they care...
I also go to the outlet stores too. And wait for sales. And anyone that complains about TnT or TWH being bad quality, a friend of mine who works for TnT told me that it's all the Farmers, PP, etc clothes that are 'seconds' and didn't get picked for that season iygwim. And when you think about it, it all comes from the same place, just the companies pick what they want and stick their label on it. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:12am
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I think TWH has some really good stuff & often get the boys things there. I don't go to farmers much any more. T&T have very cute baby stuff. A friend goes to kmart & gets really good price stuff, must check that out. I buy PP now & then for a good going out outfit, I have found the outlet store don't cater much for boys but have not been there for awhile.
I get stuff from a friend but not my SIL she gives to her friends & gives me crap stuff I throw out, rather not get anything. |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:23am
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Mmm Kmart is another one, I often manage to get 6 tshirts for DD for about $20! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: julz85
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:29am
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Kmart have some great kids clothes at really resonable prices . I buy heaps of amelias clothes from there and im always getting compliments on them / Trademe is definatly a rip off when it comes to kids clothes, i simply dont know where people get off asking SO much money for second hand clothes , i pretty much always put a $1 reserve on anything im selling ( and i always sell clothes in excellent condition ) . I think its becomming a rip off on lots of things now , esspecially considering the shops have been having really good sales . i guess its good for people that arent in major cities that want clothes from shops they dont have in the towns/ citys they live in . . ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:43am
| I've bought bulk lots of kids clothes that had cheap buy nows but haven't seen anything lately. I still buy a lot of renovation bits & furniture. What annoys me is people who go into our local Hospice shop & buy a heap of stuff at 50c then sell it on TM. I was holding a great jacket for dd5y while looking at other things & a woman snatched it off me, hitting dd (in sling) & shoving me into rack, saw it listed for $25 buy now the next day, it sold pretty quickly. She had 1000's of sales. |
Posted By: tictacjunkie
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:55am
| I've paid more than on-sale price for a dress once, but that was because I had a devastated 4yo who's favourite dress had been stolen from kindy & it was no longer sold in shops. Definitely an emotional purchase that time. |
Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 11:19am
Thats awesome that you managed to get another one for her though, good mummy detective skills 
I always lurk around the baby gear section on trademe hoping for a deal. I brought my change table for $50, but i think it was only so cheap because im in a smaller town and wouldnt get as much interest as it would in Chch or Aucks for example. I hope to sell all the baby stuff that gets outgrown - i don't want more and don't have anyone to pass it on to. I'm hearing bulk lots with $1 reserves are the way to go? I certainly wouldnt dream of listing individual tops... |
Posted By: bext1
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 11:26am
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Some of the stuff on TM is not worth it, too expensive. There are some good bargains, I guess it depends what you are wanting. I find I can spend hours on there if I don't have a plan of what I want.
We have started buying the boys clothes though at a shop in Albany which is a factory outlet, they are very cheap and really well made - baby brands like Kaboosh etc, and they have bigger kids items too. We got about 5 new items for $20 - being all in ones, jumper etc. I think if you are looking for kids clothing, then it's a good idea to find out where in your region they have the factory shops.  ------------- 
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Posted By: HoneybunsMa
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 11:39am
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I got DD's newborn stuff off trade me but only in bulk lot $1 reserve sales. Now I've looked at bulk lots and its all so expensive and because its "last season" I think whats the point. I went to TWH and got her about 7shirts, 2shorts, pjs, a rash shirt and boardshorts for $60 that was without a sale.
At TWH they still sell things in her age group in a set of three. Also go to babyfactory and stuff (if your kids are young enough for that) at the end of the season $5 shorts and things I did all of DDs bday shopping at the end of summer last year. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: linda
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 12:05pm
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As we aren't having any more children I've started selling bulk lots in sizes. I put them as a $10 start more to cover the time of getting it onto TM and happy if it sells over that. I have for each age group done 2 x listing as with twins there are double ups. Have been able to sell to other people having twins as they have got themselves a true bulk amount of clothes for a very cheap price.
But there is a thrill in selling items on TM. I sold an ergo back pack for more than I bought it for....had to send it to Aussie but was ok with that. What does annoy me is people selling bulk items and it 's say three items. To me bulk is just that, bulk as in heaps of stuff ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 12:41pm
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I've bought the odd thing off TM for Isla, but I'm a self confessed snob lol and only buy brand new stuff.... not into second hand stuff personally, unless it's from family. I find you can get some quite cool stuff for fairly cheap from people who have been given gifts from family overseas who obviously haven't thought about the fact our seasons are opposite to theirs iykwim, so I've got some cool UK branded stuff for Isla that has never been worn for quite cheap.
I used to buy all Isla's clothes from PP but it's just too expensive. I now get a lot of her clothes from Kmart. You can get really cute 2 piece sets (like leggings with a tunic dress) for $9!! And shorts and t-shirts etc for only $4! My fave shop at the moment tho is Cotton On Kids. Such cool stuff and really cheap too!! I went mad on Cotton On clothes for her for Xmas hehe, she wont need new clothes for a while that's for sure! -------------  
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 12:50pm
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I've managed to find quite a few cheap as bulk lots for both LO's. I got 86 items for aboy for $20 and only 2 or 3 things had to be biffed. Although now I just trawl the Op Shops every week and pickup stuff when I see it. I have found a lot new/almost new stuff for $1 or less.
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Posted By: shadowfeet
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 1:46pm
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For smaller sizes it's awesome, not so great at the moment though. I got in contact with a local seller who listed her DD's bulk clothes and I get clothes off her now for $1 per item and avoid TM altogether there. The 9-12 month sizing and 12-18 month sizing gets confusing and I don't bother anymore on trademe ------------- 
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 3:16pm
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I generally buy my kids stuff from TnT, with B being in school uniform, a lot of his clothes dont get much wear out of them, and are in good enough condition to pass onto my sister who has 4 boys younger than him, so at the end of the day we get more than my moneys worth out of them. Jaes stuff has been taking a fair bit of punishment lately as shes not long started walking (no matter how much I vacuumed she'd still get grey patches on her knees?! ) so again, el cheapo stuff from TnT suits us, and seems to hold its shape pretty well too. The only PP gear she has now is 2nd hand off TM or bought privately from friends whose kids have outgrown it.
As for prams, I've scored 2 brilliant prams for pretty cheap prices, a decent steelcraft 3 wheeler for $50 and a tandem 3 wheeler (front and back, instead of side-by-side, and folds up about the same size as a single!) for $125, in really good nic too! I have found with kids/baby clothing its not worth it if they only have ONE listing or item that you want to buy, but if they have multiple stuff, you can genrally fit it in the same amount of postage which helps make it more worthwhile! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 3:24pm
Not so much clothes, but I still buy quite a few things off trademe, I usually look for local auctions first so I can just pick items up. However, I just bought something from Christchurch yesterday (for $15) and was quoted $50 for postage  I asked the lady if she would be kind enough to get me another quote and she came back with $67!!! Needless to say, I may have to back out of this one for the first time ever!!!-------------   
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Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 3:27pm
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lol QB, i bought a cot set for $20 which i thought was a bargain considering the amount of stuff it had... she then quoted $17 for postage (after auction ended, she refused to find out prior to auction ending!) cos she'd bought a bag and was charging me for that too... if it were me I'd have bundled it in a (clean) rubbish bag or a similar large plastic bag and only charged for actual postage. Luckily we had a friend flying up from chch later on that week so he picked it up for us and bought it up with him! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 3:32pm
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I got an awesome deal on a 3rd hand touchwood cot! It is still in great condition having been through 2 kids with the first owner, 1 with the second and now my dd! I got it for $170 and the seller also through in her mattress which she hadn't taken the plastic off plus a stroller. Bargain imo!
I also recently saw one of those flash carseats that do the extended rear facing going for $100. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: blossombaby
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 4:27pm
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i dont buy clothing for baby of trade me ...... i am far to fussy all of dd clothes are brandnew and 99% pumpkin patch .. ill be first to admit ive spent alot of $$ on clothes for her ekk but we don't plan on number 2 for 5-6yrs. i do try and buy stuff on sale tho nothing worse then going in the next day and its on bloody sale!!! also brought all dds girl stuff brand new too as we didnt have ANYTHING! i did look at a bassinet 2nd hand and wasnt alot more to buy brandnew i buy a few things off there tho that are brand new eg amber bead necklaces, a sling etc
i find trademe fantastic for furnatur/homewaree (i like old styled stuff) and have brought a few dresses for myself in perfect condition that were $150+ rrp for less then $50 i also only look at stuff that is closing soon as i cant be bothered waiting a week or so iykwim? |
Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 5:00pm
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Holy Heck Queenbean, wtf did you buy that would cost that much to post
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Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 5:28pm
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I dont buy alot on Tm clothes wise, bit did recently buy pp overalls for Charlie pickup and only paid $1 and they were pretty tidy too
I do find that when looking thru some of the auctions i think hmm i seen that for x at shop what are they thinking! I always check the cost of postage first and take that into account i have had a couple of people return $ in parcel as its worked out cheaper another way. I have some stuff that i was thinking of listing but someone else suggested sella, i noticed that there are not as many listings so not sure if it would be a great idea but there is no $ for selling.... |
Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 6:59pm
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i was looking in the maternity section and i just brought two singlets at k-mart for $15 each new, and someone is selling one (2nd hand) for bidding starting at $20 and buy now of $25 + postage. pick ups not allowed
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:08pm
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Ooh - are those feeding singlets?
I have been looking on TM for matenrity stuff too and it is laughable what some people are charging for second hand. May just make do with DH's clothes! ------------- |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:33pm
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M_T, were they the same brand?? Some brands can cost upwards of $40-50 brand new!
The pick-ups not allowed thing brasses me off, esp when they charge so much! Was looking at a gorgeous dolls cot, brand new and unpainted, so we could have decorated it to match what she already has, but they were charging almost as much as the blasted thing was listed for to post (mdf panels that can be assembled and dismantled), and didnt allow pick-ups... what was worse was the trader was registered in Manukau City, so I'd have paid $20 something to have it couriered within a 10km radius?! No freaking way! In the end I scored a decent (still needed a clean and repaint, but otherwise good condition) one for under $10 lol! ------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: _H_
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 8:49pm
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Susiec- go to Kmart for maternity clothes! I was there the other day and they had some really nice (and cheap) things
I dont think it matters what you are buying you need to look round. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 9:00pm
I totally agree! I am constantly looking for a good priced feeding singlet and/or bra's on TM and never find them at a fair price. -------------
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Susiec wrote:Posted By: queenbean
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 9:01pm
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Haha, it was a wooden box, not even that big. I have had similar sized items sent for about $12.50 before, so needless to say I was slightly taken aback by the sellers postage quotes this time!! We have mutually agreed not to go ahead with the trade, phew!! She might want to re-list as pick up only, as I don't think there'd be many people happy to pay postage on that one! -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 9:16pm
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I found before I had my youngest DD, who is nearly 11 months old. I got good deals on bulk lots while I was still pregnant and maybe twice since she was born. It seems that the prices people charge has gone up significantly since around April 2010.
If I ever sell stuff on there, I do $1 reserve mostly, as listing a buy now or reserve of even $4, never got much bidding action. And I preferred to sell bulk lots, as you get rid of a whole lot at once and it helps fund buying more clothes for DD in next size. I always check what people are asking price wise on similar things and make mine cheaper. As 1. I want it to sell and 2. I want it to be a good deal and I get that babies cost a lot, so helping save someone money, makes me feel good. I found though, the most well off people, actually sell things for the fairest prices and you do get a great bargain from them. As they simply want to get rid of it and don't care about gaining much back. And I've found the people who aren't so rich, often are out for as much as they can get, in most cases, but not all. We aren't well off, we are poor, so I make sure I price things so people get a good deal. Say like $25 for 40 items, so that's a huge bargain and I always did bulk labelled lots real cheap too. As I think, what would I want to be paying. Secondhand shops can be ok price wise. Though Mary Potter Hospice shop I found is a big rip off, as is Savemart. A skirt was $12 at Mary Potter Hospice shop and normal, unlabelled jeans were $15 at Savemart and babies clothes started mostly at $7! Where I have gotten the best deals is Trash Palace. A cot for $15, stroller in great condition for $5, feeding chair fully functional $20, Peg Perego highchair also fully functional $5, playpen $15, couch $15, computer chair $3, Activity Walker(fisher price) in good condition $3. And I just helped someone I met randomly at St Vinnies pick up a 3 wheeler for $15, as the cheapest at St Vinnies was $100
I think the best deals I ever got on TM were while I was pregnant. And that was Milano Travel System with the pram, base and capsule for $150, edinburgh immaculate rocker $15 and cot with mattress $95 and 0-6 month labelled bulk lot for $50. Oh and a safety gate for $35 and the lady made sure she gave me the cheapest postage too. I must admit, I have backed out of 1 TM purchase due to excessive postage amount and working out I'd be spending more then I could buy it for brand new. -------------
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Posted By: Richie
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:01pm
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I agree that Kmart is the place to go for maternity clothes! That's where most of mine came from (not that I actually used maternity clothes a lot of the time, just biger sizes), and all my feeding tops are from there too. Can't complain with only having to pay $15!! -------------
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Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:06pm
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I got Mat wear from Kmart too, and I lived in Leggins and those dress tops from Glassons too, loved the whole buy a pair of leggins and a dress for $25 they had!
I have to admit I was a bit of a 'snob' towards 2nd hand stuff for DD as I've never really had anything 2nd hand before having her but tbh, she grows so fast that I found it a waste of $$ paying full price on brand new items when she was in them for a month or 2 max, now she's slowing down but at 10.5 mo is already in 12-18 mo or 24mo size clothing! I always wait for sales or outlet stores if I want brand new but you can sometimes get really good second hand items for cheap too which I often do now. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 10:31pm
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no they are just normal singlets sorry.
kinda long ish, cover most of my bum. and the chest region front and back is got that stiching that makes it stretchy yet not if that makes sense. they come in blue, green, grey, white and black. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Clothing/Womenswear/Maternity/Tops/auction-344600139.htm - this one |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 05 January 2011 at 11:04pm
Yeah saw that top... looked at it and thought nah... not paying $20+ min for something I only need another 2 months... I'll just have to make do with slightly too-short maternity tops and belly bands to bridge the gap  I did buy a nice light top from kmart brand new for less than that last week, but it was off the clearance rack, whereas that may have been still current? Still a lot to list something from kmart for!------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 9:39am
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I have two of those maternity singlets and they are great! I bought them new for $25... and that auction has a buy-now of $25 + postage LOL ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 5:35pm
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I have a feeding singlet here blue from farmers is medium,nurture brand. if some one wants it pm me and just cover the postage cost
only thing is i wont be able to post till monday we have a wedding tomorrow |
Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 6:49pm
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We should have a swapping thread. Or do we?
Or is that against the rules? |
Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 6:57pm
Id love a swapping thread. Especially if i have a boy. I have heaps of girls stuff to get rid of  -------------
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 7:27pm
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awesome idea! ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: mrsturtle
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 7:35pm
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swapping idea is great
singlet has gone. |
Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 7:41pm
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ooOoo I have a HEEEEEAP of boys clothes to get rid of!
I'd love a swapsy thread if we were aloud |
Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 7:51pm
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Ill swapsy an older version MB if someone is wanting one.
like this one but green, also has sun + shade covers and a fabric seat liner thing. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Baby-gear/Prams-strollers/Three-wheel-strollers/auction-344491252.htm - this one only needs new tyre inners ($8 each) |
Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 8:43pm
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Does anyone know the rules regarding that? Probably be bloody helpful, i'm about to not need my maternity jeans etc anymore would do a swapsie for baby gear. Surely someone is having a second girl baby and wants to offload boy gear in return for stretchy pants
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Posted By: _SMS_
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 8:48pm
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Having a trading section would be good. And maybe only for members with over 200 posts or even higher posts -------------
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Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 8:51pm
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so up for this - i'm another one who if having a boy this time has a whole heap of girls stuff for 0-2 years i would swap with somebody in the opposite situation.
i think restricting it to members with a certain number of posts is a good idea as stops the forums becoming another small-ads site ------------- |
Posted By: Whateversville
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 8:56pm
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Mine's more of a giveaway lol I have boys clothes I need to pass on but don't need anything in return
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 8:59pm
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Yeah the member thing is a good idea, esp if you're giving away/sending out of the goodness of your heart you can give to a 'friend' as it were...that probably sounds bitchy.
Ok, good idea, now what? I can email someone...? But maybe a more senior member might like to do it?? |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 9:09pm
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I know a few other forums have them so could be worth PMing Admin and seeing - maybe they could do a vote...
It could just be trading... or like and In Search Of iygwim! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 9:28pm
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my pram is more of a gift too, its just sitting waiting to be used, so if you know anyone local who needs a pram its all theirs
it just doesnt fold up too small |
Posted By: catisla
Date Posted: 06 January 2011 at 11:04pm
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i think as long as no one is actually selling (just exchanging or giving away) it may work ------------- |
Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 10:39am
| Err....so who is the best person to PM? I will write a convincing letter to them just not sure who does what and where...? |
Posted By: jazzy
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 10:47am
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try Kelz
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Posted By: Nutella
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 11:05am
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I have to say that when we moved to Aussie, I thought ebay sucked coz of the same things, seemed expensive and not so much of a bargain.....I haven't looked on trademe lately but I used to just go on trademe to buy things haha, instead of ebay....now I just shop online altogether and find most of the time I can get better prices at shops. ------------- 
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Posted By: kellie
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 11:34am
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A trading sections is a great idea.
and just incase anyone is interested TnT Henderson (and I think Glenfield) currently have 60% off everything in store. Sort of relates to the thread lol ------------- 
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 3:16pm
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And farmers has 50% off red dot clothing...its a trap!
Anyway, i emailed the email given in the suggestion bit up the top (didnt even see that until today!!) so i guess we will wait and see! |
Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 3:28pm
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Good on you Bowie! thanks ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 3:46pm
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Wow! Yeah, I'm totally up for that idea of swapping!
So glad I created this thread! I was actually thinking to myself a week or so ago, I wish I could find some way of getting baby clothes for cheap or free and creating a thread with this idea. But I didn't know if that was allowed. As I struggle to find the money or items cheap enough for my baby in the next size and keep worrying she'll not have enough clothes to wear once she turns 1. I was looking at Mary Potter Hospice the other day and they have crap selection or ask too much and Savemart has ok stuff, but $7 each and not much in size 1. And trademe, well we all know about trademe! At the moment my issue is finding just one particular item in size 1. Which is those singlet bodysuits. As I'm sure they do come in size 1. But have searched trademe hard out and can't find any. -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 3:50pm
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Oh had another idea, creating a thread and writing in bold, the title with the idea and attention ADMIN or something.
Does that make sense? Or shall we just wait to hear back from Admin? It could be like a voting thread for the idea. -------------
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 5:41pm
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I put the link to this thread in my message so they will probably read this and see our thoughts
I saw the singlet bodysuits at farmers, they had some on the 50% clearance racks, selection might be a bit minimal depending on your area though... |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 6:58pm
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True. Might go have a look on the weekend. -------------
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 7:00pm
Try the warehouse they usually do a 12-18 mnths in singlets. |
Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 7:02pm
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Oh yup, will look there too. -------------
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 8:29pm
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Could always set up a swap/trading Ohbaby group on FB if ya can't do in here ------------- 
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Posted By: UpsyDaisy
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 9:13pm
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Swapping could be cool, agree it should be people who have posted a fair bit so that hopefully no ones ends up getting a bad deal.
I just bought some cheapie singlets (ones with domes to do up at the crotch) at the warehouse set of 3 for $12. I bought size one but might buy another set in the 12-18mth size. The cotton not all that soft so have now washed a couple of times and its nicer. I think alot of things on trade me are overpriced I have been looking at double mountain buggys on TM just watching what they go for etc one has been relisted a few times its says its 10+ years old been through 4 kids and in pictures looks very faded and starts at $250 I think that person should think they've had their moneys worth out of it and be happy if someone bought it for a grandparent to use for $100. |
Posted By: Kelz
Date Posted: 07 January 2011 at 9:46pm
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Hi everyone!
Happy New Year to you all! Thanks for your email Bowie
Let me put this idea to our team and I'll get back to you. ....... (I'm still on holiday at the moment )
Cheers, Kelz ------------- |
Posted By: PrincessMom
Date Posted: 08 January 2011 at 12:34pm
| I do find trade me a rip off sometimes. It depends. For my daughters clothing and toys, i go to a second hand shops. So much better. |
Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 4:28pm
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I think a trading section is an awesome idea! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 11 January 2011 at 7:31pm
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There used to be a trading section, but OB removed it a few years back. Not sure why though. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 15 January 2011 at 1:04pm
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Another site I go on has a: freebie/swapsies/exchange thread. So hopefully the admin agree and we can have a thread on here. -------------
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Posted By: escadachic
Date Posted: 21 January 2011 at 11:06pm
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Has anything been heard on this front, regarding the idea for swapping thread? -------------
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Posted By: Anonymous55
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 10:29am
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I've got a pair of new nature baby pants on my watchlist and they're already up to $19 + $4 shipping. IT IS RIDICULOUS!
I may aswell spend $5 more and NOT VOID MY CONSUMER RIGHTS if they turn out faulty.
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Posted By: Anonymous55
Date Posted: 31 January 2011 at 10:34am
Actually I need to add that people aren't necessarily dumb but not very wise.................
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