To sell kids' clothes, all you need is a good photo, an honest description, and a price close to similar listings in your area. You list the clothes on a trusted marketplace, arrange to meet in a public place, and get paid in cash on pickup. The rest is a few habits that protect you from wasted time and scammers.
Most parents in Poland have bags of clothes left over from an older child. Some go to a donation bin, some sit in the closet because it feels wrong to throw away something that was worn twice. Selling is the best way to get some money back and make space. You don't need a shop or a business. All you need is an account on a marketplace and a bit of discipline in the description and communication with the buyer. This guide walks you through it step by step: from pricing, through photos and listing content, to safely handing over the item. Each stage has its pitfalls, but none are hard to avoid if you know what to look for.
- Price based on active listings in your city, not on what you paid in the store.
- Take photos in daylight, on a light background, with the tag and visible signs of wear. This builds trust and reduces questions.
- Get paid in cash on pickup. Screenshots of transfers and requests to pay for a courier are the most common scam attempts.
- Meet in a public place, during the day, preferably with another person.
How to price used kids' clothes
Set the price based on what similar items sell for in your area. Go to the kids' category, set the city filter, and browse a dozen active listings with the brands you have in your bag. Pay attention not to the asking price, but to which offers sit for weeks and which disappear.
A practical rule: clothes from popular chain stores in good condition usually sell for 30 to 50 percent of the retail price, premium brands a bit better, and items without tags and with visible wear only in sets. A single T-shirt for 5 zł rarely interests anyone, because the cost of getting to it is higher than the value. That's why you sell in batches.
Sets instead of single pieces
A pack of 10 bodysuits in size 62 is one transaction and one meeting, not ten conversations. Themed sets, like a winter set with a jacket, hat, and gloves, attract parents who need everything at once. Divide items by size and season, not by color or brand.
It's worth checking if the price scares people off. If a similar set in your city is listed at 40 zł, listing it at 90 zł means a long wait. You can start a bit higher and lower the price after two weeks with no response. That adjustment is normal and doesn't ruin the listing.
How to prepare a kids' clothing listing that gets messages
A listing sells with a photo and the first sentence of the description. The buyer decides in seconds whether to open your offer at all. That's why you take photos in daylight, by a window, on a plain background. A bed, carpet, and a pile of clothes in the background distract and lower trust.
Photos that do the job
The first photo is the whole set or the nicest piece, ironed and laid flat. The second shows the tag with size and composition. The third and fourth are details: cuffs, knees, zipper, any scuffs. If something has a stain you couldn't remove, show it. A buyer who discovers a flaw at the meeting usually walks away, and you lose time and fuel.
Don't use filters or brighten photos. The color in the photo must match what someone sees in person. For branded items, add a close-up of the logo; it signals you're not selling a fake.
A description that answers before the question
In the title, give the brand, type, size, and city, for example: Winter set 92 jacket, pants, hat, Krakow. In the body, list the size, condition, number of pieces, and reason for selling. State whether you accept only cash or can ship if the buyer covers the cost. Give the district, not the exact address.
Short, specific descriptions work better than essays. No one reads paragraphs about how much you love these clothes. The buyer wants to know if the size fits and if there are any flaws.
How much can you get for used kids' clothes?
The realistic range depends on the brand, condition, and whether you're selling in a big city. In Warsaw, Wrocław, or Gdańsk, supply is huge, so prices are lower than in smaller towns where the selection in thrift stores and chain stores is smaller. A set of several pieces in good condition usually sells for 20 to 60 zł. A winter jacket from a known brand in very good condition is often 80 to 150 zł.
| Goal | When it pays off | Price | How long it takes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick sale | You have a lot of items and want to clear the closet fast | About 30 percent of retail price | From a few days to two weeks |
| Best price | You have branded items in very good condition | 50 to 70 percent of retail price | A few weeks, sometimes longer |
| Buyout or consignment | You don't want to talk to buyers or arrange meetings | Commission or lower price from buyout | Usually immediately |
Buyout and consignment take a cut, but they remove photos, descriptions, and meetings from your plate. If you have several bags and no time, it's a reasonable choice. If you have a dozen good pieces, direct selling will give you more.
How to respond to buyers and avoid getting scammed
Reply to messages within a few hours while the listing is fresh. The first reply should include the size, condition, price, and a proposed meeting time. The fewer open questions you leave, the faster the deal happens.
Red flags in conversation
The most common scheme looks like this: the buyer writes from abroad, wants to buy everything, sends a screenshot of a transfer confirmation, and asks you to pay for a courier or provide an SMS code. There is no transfer. The screenshot is fake, and the link leads to a site that steals card data.
The second version is a request for your card details to supposedly refund an overpayment. No honest person needs your card number to pay. The third is time pressure: urgent, today, only now. The rush is meant to switch off your thinking.
The rule that protects best: you see the money in your account or in your hand before the item leaves your home. A screenshot, an app confirmation, and a promise of transfer are not payment.
If the buyer proposes shipping, agree on who pays for the shipping and when you send the package. You send after the payment clears, not before. Cash on delivery reverses that setup and shifts the risk to you.
Where and how to hand over the item safely
Arrange the meeting in a public, well-lit place: at a shopping center entrance, at a metro station, in a cafe in the city center. In big cities, areas around train stations and main intersections work well, as they're easy to reach from different districts. Avoid giving your home address in the listing.
Bring the items in a bag so the buyer can calmly look at each piece. Set the price before the meeting and stick to it. If someone starts haggling for half off on the spot, you have the right to refuse. There's no obligation to sell.
Sometimes a buyer wants a return after a few days because the size didn't fit. In a private sale, you don't have to accept it, but it's worth saying so directly in the listing. The rules for publishing offers and what's allowed can be found in the site's terms at /pl/rules.
We see that in the kids' category, size sets at one price disappear most often, and listings without a size in the title rarely get a first message. It's worth checking the seller's history and reviews before arranging a meeting, and on EX & GO you can compare prices of similar sets in your district and see how long offers sit. That gives you a reference point when setting your own price.
What the law says about private sales in Poland
Selling your own used items doesn't require setting up a business if you don't do it regularly and in an organized way. Occasionally getting rid of your child's clothes is just disposing of your property. The situation is different if you buy items solely to resell them or do it on an ongoing basis. Then a business appears and the obligations that come with it.
In a private sale, you don't have to accept returns or provide the warranty a store does. But that doesn't mean you can hide defects. If you deliberately conceal a hole or stain, the buyer can pursue their rights. An honest description protects both sides and limits arguments after the fact.
Don't sell items that don't meet safety standards, such as car seats after an accident or toys with broken parts. Information about consumer rights and seller obligations can be found on the websites of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection and Gov.pl. It's worth reviewing them if you sell more than a few items a month.
Checklist before publishing a listing
Go through it every time you list a new set. It takes a minute and saves days of back-and-forth messages.
- Size and brand are in the title, not just the body.
- Photos are sharp, taken in daylight, without filters.
- The tag with the size is visible in one of the photos.
- Flaws are described and shown, not hidden.
- The price is compared with similar listings in your city.
- The district is given, not the exact address.
- Payment method and shipping option are clearly stated.
- The number of pieces in the set matches.
Before publishing, also check that the photos don't accidentally contain location metadata if you took them with a phone with geolocation on. It's worth turning off that feature in the camera or removing the data before uploading. A small thing, but it protects your privacy.
If you sell as a small business, for example running a kids' consignment shop, remember to clearly mark that you're operating professionally. Buyers then have different rights than in a private transaction. Details can be found in the site's documents at /pl/support.
Frequently asked questions about selling kids' clothes
Do I need a business to sell my child's old clothes?
No, if you sell your own used items occasionally. Private sales of things you already have at home don't require a business. The situation changes if you buy clothes to resell them or do it regularly and in an organized way. Then the tax office may consider it a business and you'll have tax and registration obligations. If you're unsure about a larger scale, ask an accountant.
How much can I get for used kids' clothes?
It depends on the brand, condition, and city. A set of several pieces in good condition usually sells for 20 to 60 zł, and a branded winter jacket for 80 to 150 zł. In big cities supply is higher, so prices can be lower. Best to check active listings in your area and compare a few similar offers. The asking price is not the same as the price the item sells for.
How do I sell kids' clothes quickly?
List sets instead of single items, take clear photos, and put the size in the title. Reply to messages the same day. A price set near the lower market range speeds up the sale, but don't go below what covers your time and travel. If you have a lot of items, split them into several listings by size and season. One large offer usually attracts fewer buyers than several smaller ones.
How do I spot a scammer in a listing?
Watch out for screenshots of transfers, requests to pay for a courier, and links to supposed payment pages. A scammer often writes from abroad, wants to buy everything at once, and pressures you to decide fast. Never give out card details or SMS codes. An honest buyer doesn't need your card number to pay. If something doesn't add up, stop the conversation and report the listing.
Can I ship clothes by mail?
You can, if the buyer covers the shipping cost and pays before you send the package. Send after the payment clears, not before. Cash on delivery shifts the risk to you, because the package travels before you get the money. For small amounts, shipping is often not worth it for either side, so sometimes it's better to wait for a buyer from your city.
Where is it safe to meet a buyer?
In a public, well-lit place: near a shopping center, at a metro station, or in a cafe in the city center. Choose a location easy to reach from different districts and meet during the day, not late at night. Bring the items in a bag so the buyer can look at them calmly. Don't give your home address in the listing; the district is enough. If you can, bring someone with you.
What if the buyer wants a return?
In a private sale, you don't have to accept returns unless you agree to. It's worth stating in the listing that you don't accept returns due to size and encouraging the buyer to check measurements before meeting. The situation is different if you sell as a business, because then the buyer may have statutory rights. If you concealed a defect, the buyer may pursue a claim.
Summary
You can sell kids' clothes without a shop, without a business, and without risk if you stick to a few rules. Price based on active listings in your city, sell in sets, take honest photos, and describe flaws. Reply quickly, but don't give in to pressure. Pay and accept payment on pickup, meet in a public place, and treat screenshots and requests to pay for a courier as alarms.
Before you list another bag of clothes, spend fifteen minutes on photos and price comparison. That's usually what decides whether the listing disappears in a week or sits for months. It's also worth checking the site's terms and seeing how to mark a business sale if you operate professionally. A good listing isn't a matter of luck, but a few repeatable steps you can go through every time.
See also: add a listing, used kids' clothes.