Stuffed Animals/Used Toys

Does anyone know of a place that accepts donations of stuffed animals and used toys that are in very good condition? Just cleaned out the kid's closet and don't want to throw them away if someone else can use them. Thanks.

Check out this previous thread - http://www.hackettstownlife.com/forum/9302#9305

Kid's Junction! At Second Time Around you have to pay $10 in order to get things sold but KIDS JUNCTION is FREE! I go there all the time and love it there!

a mom of 1 July 23, 2008 6:24 pm | Link

sometimes the local daycare centers take donations.Also I have heard the that fire men and police take then for children in accidents or fires. You may also try the womens/childrens center for abuse, I bet they can use stuff like that.

Cherie July 23, 2008 6:25 pm | Link

Kid's Junction doesn't take stuffed animals.

colette July 23, 2008 8:29 pm | Link

My friend's daughter almost peed the floor there, because they wouldn't let her use the bathroom. I wouldn't shop at Kid's Junction. How can you say no to a child? I'd say it was a fluke, but both times their bathroom was supposedly broken. Give me a break!

skoolbored July 23, 2008 8:44 pm | Link

HappyMom--

Our school is looking for donations for our next rummage sale on August 3rd and would love to have your donations! Check out the details here on this post:

http://www.hackettstownlife.com/forum/39125

Let me know the value of your donations and I will send you a tax receipt so you can deduct it as a charitable donation on your taxes. Every little bit counts!

If you have any questions, send me a private message.

SusieQ July 23, 2008 11:16 pm | Link

I love bringing my kids' used toys in good condition to Kids' Junction, and have been a very happy customer for years. They do not accept stuffed animals, so I Freecycle them or donate them.

As for the bathroom, I've never asked to use it. I wouldn't hold it against them for not opening their bathroom to the public.

I went to Second Time Around once a few years back to try to open an account - not only did they want a (small fee), but they told me I had to set up an appointment to have my items reviewed (to see if they were acceptable to be sold). I was even willing to do that, since I had more than just my kids' items to sell, even though they were not very friendly about it, but the kicker was that the appt. was 3 months away! Sorry, but they lost my consignment business - I donated it all, and it was good stuff too.

I do shop there occasionally to see if I can find a bargain. But it irked me that once a man stopped in and said, "Oh, my wife said I can stop in and drop off our stuff" and he didn't have to stay and have his stuff reviewed and it didn't seem he had an "appointment".

Mommy, Seems you dont now our policy and I apologize for that. My ients in my store are HIGH quality. The reason i do it by appoinment is I can control what comes in. I do not have alot of room and refuse to put baby carriages and items out in the rain like Kids Junction. Bikes and outdoor toys I will but not soft itemsI dont have storage for clients to bring in all seasons of clothes like Kids Junction either. They have a storage unit that they havent been in for years.(was told this by the owner) My items get put out immediately and start making money right away. As for the bathrrom issue. I have to say why would you refuse ANYONE the use of the bathroom. Maybe that child had a problem. SHAME ON THEM! As for the person dropping off things without an appoinmnet. Many of my regular clients call me throughout the day with iems they KNOW are popular and sell fast. I tell them to just drop them off.I also get rid of 75% of the items that you bring into my store. If you seem to have a problem with my store why not fall me directly instead of airing it on this site?

Sorry If I seem cranky but I have been under the weather for about a week!

Christine July 25, 2008 9:14 am | Link

Sorry to hear you've been ill, I wish you well, Christine.

I don't want to pick a fight, but I was repeating what YOU or YOUR employees told me, so it seems I do know your policies. Am I not correct on the fee, the appointment, the wait time, the man who stopped in? Thank you for explaining it better.

If you have a problem with Kids Junction, perhaps you should contact them directly instead of shaming them on this site and discussing their business practices you don't agree with.

Again, I wish you well, we just see things differently and that's okay. If you are happy with how you run your business and your customers are happy, then that's great and you don't need to worry about one person who is not. If you can take what I say into consideration so maybe the next time a new person wants to open an account, perhaps you can take the time to have your employees explain things better and be a bit friendlier about it, then great.

"If you have a problem with Kids Junction, perhaps you should contact them directly instead of shaming them on this site and discussing their business practices you don't agree with."

I did not shame them I am just repeating what I was told. You are the one shaming me without the facts.

"I don't want to pick a fight, but I was repeating what YOU or YOUR employees told me, so it seems I do know your policies. Am I not correct on the fee, the appointment, the wait time, the man who stopped in? Thank you for explaining it better."

Seems you dont know the issue otherwise you would have questioned it at the time As I stated above many of my regulars call me during the day with items trhat are very popular and would sell quickly.

What my employees said is TRUE and a proven POLICY! They did exactly what they were told!I am always booked ahead as I stated above I DO NOT HAVE STORAGE.As a matter of fact right noiw we are not taking new clients as I want my regular clients to get in for the next season. I am also very popular as I take not only children items but adult, household, baby items, and furniture.

Your right I am VERY HAPPY with the way my business is run and I do very well. Just if next time you feel the need to talk about my store get the facts or just ask.

No fight to pick here just defending my store policies.

Christine July 25, 2008 11:36 am | Link

BTW Mommy I had an account for years at Kids Junction. Was not happy with them and they did charge a fee. When I wasnt happy I did go to the owner and voiced my concern. Hence the reason I opened my own store!

Christine July 25, 2008 11:38 am | Link

Christine, go rest and let it go already!

I am resting Thank you! I also have let it go and have moved on! Have a Great Day! Bless you!

Christine July 25, 2008 12:51 pm | Link