OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Parents can save money on used clothing, toys, strollers and more during a consignment pop-up event taking place in Overland Park, Kansas, Thursday through Saturday.
The organizer of Just Between Friends, the entity hosting the event, says more than 700 local families are consigning their gently used items at the event, listing them for 50-90% off retail prices.
“Families really need help right now,” said Stephanie Hyder with Just Between Friends. “Budgets are tight, things are tough. If we can help eliminate some of that stress and help them, then it’s worth it.”
The latest inflation numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show consumers paid 6% more for goods in February 2023 compared to February 2022.
As families are feeling the pinch, a record number signed up with Just Between Friends to consign their items at this week’s event.
Jenny McCoy, a mother of three, says she’s constantly updating her kids' wardrobe and belongings as they grow bigger and develop new hobbies.
“At least every six months they change sizes,” she said.
Simply updating their items is expensive enough, but adding 6% inflation makes budgeting more challenging.
Just Between Friends' event allows McCoy to beat inflation on two fronts: she’s selling some old items at this week’s pop-up and updating her family's closets by buying from the used items other families are consigning.
“I don’t like just throwing things away,” McCoy said. “I like that other people can use the things we’ve outgrown.”
The pop-up sale is open at the Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, through Saturday:
- Thursday, April 6
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- $2 at door or free tickets in advance on the website.
- Friday, April 7
- 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Free admission.
- Saturday, April 8
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Half-price sale.
Just Between Friends will host another pop-up May 10-14, also at the Overland Park Convention Center.
