Gently Used

Gently Used

GENTLY USED WOMENS ANTHON’S FINLAND FOX FUR JACKET SIZE MEDIUM-WHITE $99.99

A CAKEWALK by Oilily baby girls french boutique bike shirt gently used 6 9 month $8.99

American Eagle ~ Metal Belt Buckle and Leather Belt ~ 32~ Gently Used~ Perfect!! $7.99

JESSICA SIMPSON High Heel Mules Shoes Korrin Style Size 8 medium gently used $39.99

BLACK DIAMOND LADIES JACKET SMALL OFF-WHITE – Excellent gently used condition. $6.00

Gently Used Wolf DF364G Burner Grate Cast Iron Top $35.00

J. CREW CAMEL LADIES WOOL BLEND HAT BUCKET one size – Excellent gently used cond $6.00

OSH KOSH B’GOSH 12 MONTH BOYS SNOW SUIT – Suit is in excellent gently used co $6.00

TOMMY JEANS SHORT SZ 32 100% COTTON – good gently used condition. They have wea $6.00

ROXY GIRLS VEST SZ 4 WHITE – good gently used condition. It measures 15.5” long $6.00

BURNSIDE MENS BROWN HOODED SWEATSHIRT SZ LARGE L – TOP is in good gently used co $6.00

Gently used Wrangler shirt boy’s XL(16/18)100% cotton $4.99

TRIA Hair Removal Laser 5 Comfort Settings – Gently Used $250.76

Gently Used – Ijoy Massage Chair $499.00

Gently used Satin Caress soft&cool bra size 40 D $9.99

Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphic Calculator Gently Used – Good Condition! $40.99

Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Lunch Tin Gently Used, but Great Condition! $7.50

GENTLY USED, STURDY GITANO SPORTS TOTE BAG BLACK AND PURPLE, GOOD CONDITION! $9.99

Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphic Calculator Gently Used – Great Condition! $26.00

Dead Island Sony Playstation 3 PS3 GENTLY USED $20.00

Gently used black bra 36C $4.99

Hurley, Roxy Surfer Hoodie Lot Excellent Condition Gently Used Lot $9.99

2010 Toyota Tundra User Manual Gently Used Excellent Condition $10.00

Gently Used LEGO City Police Dog Van 4441 $28.00

lot of 5 gently gently used video games XBOX 04 ncaa 04 baseball 06 madden footb $48.00

GEAR Men’s Gray Sweatshirt Hoodie Full Zip Eastern Michigan L VERY Gently Used $32.99

Ever So Gently Used Waterman Sea Green Shimmer Carene Ball Point Pen with Box $99.00

BARAMI UNIQUE UNEVEN HEM FLORAL PRINT SKIRT SZ 6 GENTLY USED $17.49

Balenciaga Classique Hip in Coquelicot – Amazing colour, gently used $480.00

Womans shorts LOT sz 7 sz 8 lucky brand, hollister, tillys, target gently used $40.00

COLEMAN MENS NIGHT SIGHT SPORT WRIST WATCH GENTLY USED WORKS NICE WATCH! $14.99

PRE-OWNED DISNEY BLACK LEATHER LADIES WRIST WATCH GENTLY USED WORKS NICE WATCH! $19.99

Harley Davidson Tee Graphics Front Back Sturgis Medium Gently Used Short Sleeve $11.99

Very Nice/Complete Set Texan Classics Golf Clubs(11) + Bag w/Stand/Gently Used $199.95

STUSSY 80′s RETRO T-SHIRT * gently used * $12.99

Women’s Express Sexy Stretch Black Skirt Sz Sm Long Slit Gently Used Nice!!! $0.97

SiZEMORE GOLF – Player Series Putter SB-2 Blade w/ Plumber’s Neck – GENTLY USED $49.99

Gently used blue PrAna top ladies large $7.00

Lenox PRINCESS Chop Plate- gently used condition $48.88

Lenox PRINCESS 4 Dinner Plates- gently used $98.88

Lenox PRINCESS 3 Salad plates- gently used $42.88

VERA BRADLEY GENTLY USED WRISLET WALLET PURSE WATERCOLOR WITH TAG MUST SEE!! $9.99

ZARA WOMAN BLACK WRAP STYLE BLACK SKIRT SZ US S GENTLY USED $13.29

GENTLY USED WOMEN DCSHOECOUSA TENNIS SHOE SIZE10W $28.00

Gently Used Pink/White Otterbox Blackberry Case $9.99

Vittorio Perini Leather Croc Impression Satchel Gently Pre-Owned Rarely Used $8.95

Women’s Red Blouse w/Bow Accent – Gently Used In Great Condition $7.99

Women’s Aqua Blue Short Sleeve Blazer, Gently Used In Great Condition $4.99

Fujifilm FinePix J10 8.2 MP Digital Camera Black Gently Used. Great Condition! $16.08

BOYS DUKE UNIVERSITY NIKE OUTFIT TOP 18M BOTTOM 24M BLUE GENTLY USED $11.95

24 M CHILDRENS PLACE Toggle Coat hooded hood Tan Suede lok polyester GENTLY USED $35.00

J CREW vintage fleece hoodie Size L GREAT CONDITION GENTLY USED! $10.00

Vera Bradley Peacock Amy, Very Gently Used $15.49

WALT DISNEY 2006 DISNEY DREAMS FLORIDA ADULT TEE SHIRT-SzL GRAY VERY GENTLY USED $9.95

Baby mittens X 4 pairs – Gently used – prevents scratches on face (girl)save$ $4.95

Baby Bibs – Gently Used – Girl – Lot of 11 total – small / Newborn save $ $9.00

THE STORY OF PHILOSOPHY BY WILL DURANT-PUB:1926,1927 GENTLY USED CONDITION $14.99

VINTAGE SNOOPY WHITMANS CANDIES SAVINGS BANK-GENTLY USED $9.99

PARIS BLUES ORIGINAL JEAN SHIFT BACK ZIP GENTLY USED SIZE 5 $1.99

Infantino Merry Monkey Gym, Gently Used in Original Pkg $3.99

WOMENS ANN TAYLOR LOFT SANDAL SZ 6M used-GENTLY! $7.99

Gently Used Sweat Pant Set 18 Months $2.50

Gently Used Carter’s Santa PJ’s 18 Months $2.00

Gently Used Carter’s Sleeper/Gown 6Months $2.00

Gently Used Carter’s Sleeper/Gown 3Months $2.00

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey Bob Johnson T-Shirt New XL FREE SHIPPING Gently Used $13.95

WOMENS SHOE BY ALFANI SZ 10M used-GENTLY! $7.99

Report Signature Stilettos Heels Black Patent “Eliza” Gently Used Size 6.5 $19.99

WOMENS JOES JEANS SIZE 29 GENTLY USED $29.99

Gently used baby gear: insight mega mirror, roller shade, bath luve frog $2.00

TORY BURCH Yellow Patent Leather Flats Size 9.5 Very Gently Used $99.00

Ladies Shoes Keds Gently Used Size 7 $3.48

VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY MENS LEATHER STRAP GENTLY USED IN BOX $119.00

Coach Boyfriend Watch in Gold, Gently used, Retails for $348!! $152.50

Simply Basic 3X Kids Puppy Hot Air Balloon Short Sleeve Scrub Top *Gently Used $0.99

Gently Used

It’s New to You! Benefits of Buying Gently Used Clothes

In the last few years buying gently used items has taken off! College students really helped the trend. It’s hard to pay tuition, rent and countless other expenses then hit the mall and spend $125 on 3 Tops. Buying gently used clothing gives you the luxury of getting designer or name brand items at an enormous discount.

Last year my neighbor found out she was expecting. She has 3 other children. The youngest of the 3 is 15. Yikes! What a surprise:) I have a contact who specializes in everything “baby” I told my neighbor and she said “but it’s not new” and I said “it’s new to you” We hopped in the car and took a ride. She was stunned at the savings. Car Seats, High Chairs, Playpens, Bibs, Blankets, Onesies, Sleepers and Clothes. We stocked up and now she’s hooked, buying things for herself, husband and all 4 kids.

Moms are another popular group of buyers. Raising a family (as we all well know) is a huge expense. Mom’s have always tended to put themselves last Now with Ebay, Thrift and Consignment Stores they don’t have too. They can wear the trendiest styles, have the name brand items and not spend a fortune. There is a need for this secondary market. An example is a professional woman, maybe a paralegal who has been out of the work force for the last 5 to 10 years raising her family. When she makes the decision to go back to work she needs a whole new wardrobe. That is an overwhelming expense. Parents can be more flexible with their kids. It’s much less painful to pay $5 for the must have Tee Shirt than $35.

I have a dear friend who is a fashion consultant. She dresses people for a living. Many of her clients buy something, wear it one time and pass it on to her. One of the (many) benefits of this friendship is I get a call saying “I’m coming down this weekend and I have some great stuff for you!” The drawback is spending the weekend hearing “that’s not a good color for you” or “that top makes you look flat chested” Luckily I have thick skin:) There are plenty of people out there who wear it once and are done with it. There are some who get the item home, realize it doesn’t fit quite right don’t have the time to return it. Then there are the people who take outstanding care of their clothing and that even after having it for a year it could still be described as “like new”

Even if you are of the mind set “cost doesn’t matter” you can benefit from buying gently used clothing. Remember that white J Crew dress your husband spilled red wine on? That was a great dress but they don’t make them anymore. Your favorite pair of Jeans that you are considering duct taping together because you just can’t find them anywhere!

Plenty of people aren’t looking for the designer label. They could be searching for something unique. You can type “silver and yellow top with rhinestones” into a search and possibly get a hit or 10. Post to Want it Now someone may have exactly what you are looking for. There are more options now so take advantage of them

Where to start? Ebay is very convenient. You can look at 100 different items on your lunch hour. Clothing, shoes, handbags, earrings right at your fingertips.

Now it’s a matter of trust. Are you ever really going to see that J Crew Dress? Is it going to have a huge hole if you do? A big black ink spot? The general rule of thumb is merchants/sellers want you to buy their items and they want you to come back. There are a few that are here and then gone but for the most part it’s a safe place to shop with lots of great people and great products. Be safe and protect yourself. Check feedback. It’s a great way to find out what type of experience other buyers had. It gives you peace of mind to read “item just as described!”, “fast shipping” “great customer service” and so on.

Ask questions. Is the description not clear? Are you wondering what the back of the top look likes? In general sellers want to help you. They can clarify things, send pictures or whatever you need. If they don’t, you probably don’t want to buy from them. If a seller is difficult before the transaction is complete, imagine how they will be after. Sellers are human and they make mistakes if it wasn’t in the description they probably just missed it and will try to make things right with you. In time you will get to know the sellers and their merchandise. You will know who carries your favorite brands, always describes the item perfectly, has the best prices, is always easy to deal with and so on. Next thing you know you will be wearing that Bebe dress you love, the Banana Republic top you adore, that cute little American Eagle Skirt but you will have gotten all 3 for the price of 1:) And hey, facts being facts: It’s New to You!

About the Author

Tara is a Work from Home Mom who has continued to work independently in the Fashion Industry. As an entrepeneur Tara started out Mystery Shopping That began a career on ebay where she is now a powerseller. Still helping Moms Tara runs a website with money saving Retail Coupons http://funfreebiesandrewards.blogspot.com/, A work from home resources site http://thefashionchic.blogspot.com/ and a Beauty Blog http://funfashionforu.blogspot.com/. Click on any of the above for more information

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