Once Upon A Child - Salem is a children's consignment store. It is described as a great place with great employees, good service, and good prices. The store has a great selection of everything you would ever need for your kids, including a lot of named brand clothing, shoes, toys, and cute clothing. Items are nicely organized by size and are very clean, with most showing very low signs of usage. Prices for clothing are noted as cheap, averaging between $2.50 and $4.50. However, some customers feel the clothes and toys can be a bit expensive, with some items close to retail prices and described as pretty expensive for being used. Regarding selling items, the store offers fair compensation for the convenience of simply dropping off a bag. Some sellers express confusion or disappointment when items, such as preemie clothes described as in high demand and in brand new condition, are not accepted. Supporters note that resale pricing is typical, and getting cash without the work of a private sale is a valuable service. Overall, it is a place many love and would recommend.
I believe I'm getting a fair compensation considering all I do is drop off a bag of clothes. I believe the comments on here are unfair when they state they could get more if they sold it themselves, that is just such an obvious thing and such a weird thing to hold against the business.
August 2025
Love this place for children's consignment. Everything you would ever need for your kids. I do feel like the clothes and toys can be a bit expensive and some items are close to retail prices.
June 2025
Very kind people. Clean store, quality items. Will recommend!