Kids are expensive AF. You shouldn't have to sacrifice quality or spend all your (limited) time at garage sales to find deals so your kids can look good.

According to a report from the United States Department of Agriculture, families might spend up to $1,280 annually on clothing, especially if they have tweens or teens. That’s approximately 6% of the total costs to raise a child. 

Lucky for us, there's Just Between Friends (JBF), a pop-up consignment sale featuring a huge selection under one roof, from newborn to teens.

ONE-STOP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Think of it as a pop-up boutique filled with everything you need for your children, from newborns to teens. At this event, you’ll find:

• 50-90% off retail prices
• High-quality name-brand items. All items are inspected before floor placement.
• A welcoming community
• Support local families and charities

And the best part? All items are sold at a fraction of their original retail price (no Marketplace meetups required)! 🙌

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TICKET INFO

8/14 PRESALE DAY: 

• VIP (12:30 - 9 PM): Sold Out
• Platinum (2 - 9 PM): $20
• Gold (6 - 9 PM): $10

8/15 - 8/17: 

Tickets are $3 at the door, or free online.

Please note:

• Children under the age of 12 are not permitted (except for non-walking infants worn in a front carrier on the caregiver). Infants must be in the carrier while the parent is anywhere on the sales floor. No strollers or wagons permitted. Bags available to shop with! 
• There is 3% surcharge on all credit card payments at the sale. This surcharge is not greater than our total cost of accepting credit cards. There is no surcharge for debit card payments or cash.

READY, SET, SHOP!

What is it like to shop at a JBF event?

It’s fun AND exciting! Everything is clean, neat, and organized by size, type, and gender. So no chaotic digging while you shop for clothes, toys, and baby gear at crazy good prices. 

"As a shopper, I have found so many great items! And love that items can still get donated after, " explained Shannon McClure, Just Between Friends Wilmington/Newark co-owner. 

"As a seller, I have made a good amount of money by selling, and love the idea of some of my favorite outfits getting passed along. It is also a good feeling to declutter when selling!"

Shannon's Shopping Tips: 

• You can claim a shopping ticket even as you're walking in the door! Presale DOES tend to sell out, so recommended to purchase a presale ticket early if you plan on shopping presale! 
• Some of the best deals go on presale! Name brand, great quality, priced to sell! In the Back to School/Fall sale, think bamboo pajamas and clothes, name-brand boots and sneakers; name-brand winter coats; strollers at more than half the price; never or barely used, just to name a few!
• Set aside at least an hour or 2 for shopping, you'll get lost in the great! 

LESS CLUTTER, MORE CASH

As a consignor, you’ll earn 60-70% of your sales, and you’ll have the opportunity to shop before the event opens to the public. Their user-friendly system lets you price your items and track sales as they come in.

Shannon's Selling Tips:

• It is NOT too late to sign up as a seller! 
• As a seller, you can create tags in the JBF system, and then take your items to any sale around the country, no need to re-print! 
• The Newark sale pulls from four states! That is 4 times the number of sellers and shoppers than in some other locations! 
• Price to sell and consider marking 50% off! These two things will help your items sell and have been proven to increase a seller's check! Shoppers are looking for the deals, and will often buy things marked for 50% over not marked (even if they are buying before the 50% off sale).

More Than A Bargain—It’s a Community

JBF events bring together families who share a passion for finding great deals and giving new life to pre-loved items. It’s a chance to meet neighbors, make friends, and be part of a community that values sustainability and generosity. Whether you’re shopping, consigning, or looking for seasonal work, there’s something for everyone at Just Between Friends.

WIN A PAIR OF PLATINUM TICKETS ($40 Value)

Entries close at noon on Monday, August 11. The winner will be emailed and announced on social media at 6 pm.