Couldn't find much for my 6 week year old boy who currently fits into 0-3. Prices were fair on some items but overpriced on others. Most likely won't attend again. Just assumed with all the ads over Facebook that the clothes were more gently used. read more

Fairytale Threads - Facebook Ad - Baby Gear & Furniture Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I just got home from the Fairytale Threads consignment sale, and I was very impressed! I love a good bargain, and I don't mind digging elbows-deep or diving in head-first to find one, so this place was a blast for me. Make sure to look VERY carefully, because I found multiple items that were priced differently (I guess pricing is up to the consignor.) For example, I found an adorable red and white halter dress, size 0-3 months, priced at $2.50. A few feet down the rack, I found the exact same dress priced at $8.00. The people working the sale (volunteers, I think?), were all friendly and helpful when I had questions. The checkout process was simple and quick. I went first thing in the morning, so it wasn't too crowded while I was there, but I could see it getting packed quickly later in the afternoon or evening. The only negative thing--the lights on the side of the building with the boys' clothes were either turned off or very, very dim, so it was difficult to see the clothes. That might have been the building's fault though, not the Fairytale Threads peoples' fault. read more

I went to the Austin sale on Friday at lunch and I thought everything would be picked over but it wasn't, plus by Friday many things are reduced 25%. I spent $52 and got: Fisher Price Bright Beginnings Activity Walker 4 one-piece outfits (like onesie dresses) size 3-6 mos for summer (now) VTech Learn and Discover Driver Fresh Baby kit (recipe book, 2 freezer trays) Stroller organizer attachment Sunflower Halloween costume Munchkin Spoon Squeeze BOOM. Everything works great; everything that needed batteries had them already so I could tell what works. Very well organized, friendly people. If you need stuff like swings or high chairs, go earlier than I did (Friday of Memorial Day weekend when the sale ends Saturday). I looked up each toy on amazon to check prices and star ratings and only bought things that were truly a good deal. Take a shopping bag (or two) though I think they had some there to use while you're shopping. Also I think they prohibit bringing children during certain times (?) so checkitout on their website. They also have an email list. I was in and out of there in 30 minutes but I could see how you could spend a long time there. Momma needed a nap. I'll definitely go again! Coming to cedar park in the fall. read more

The best consignment sale in central Texas. I have done a couple of the other local sales and nothing compares to Fairytale Threads! Their clothes are carefully inspected so as a buyer you can feel assured that you are going to find nice CLEAN clothes at a GREAT price! This last sale I got the cutest Baby Gap Jeans & Top for $6.00! I have also volunteered and consigned at this sale and both experiences were outstanding. The two ladies who run this sale are fair, professional, and just run a great sale. This last sale I made so much $! And less than 10 days later I have a check in my hand! If you want to sell your clothes, if you want to buy some clothes....this is the place for you! I just can't say enough good things about this sale! read more

I've been to this sale as both a seller and a shopper, I prefer to shop this sale rather than sell, but I'll review both experiences. As a shopper - really can't beat it. I like to go on the last day of the sale when a lot of items are 50% off. You will not have as good as a selection as earlier in the sale, but still plenty of stock to choose from. Consignors and volunteers get pre-sale passes, and then the sale opens to the public so there are several days of people shopping before you. Boys clothes in bigger sizes especially will be well picked over by the time the sale opens to the public, girls clothes seem to be more plentiful overall. Bring a bag, a big one! As a seller - its a lot of work to get your items ready for the sale. They have to be washed, hung/bagged, inventoried in the online system and tagged. You pay 10.00 to become a consignor and then you make a percentage of your items (they send you a check at the end of the sale). The more volunteer hours you put in, the more you make. If you have a lot of items to sell, this process can be tedious. One nice thing is that you get to choose your own pricing. So you can decide how much you are willing to take for your items. You also get to choose if they are discounted 25% or 50% off the last few days of the sale. My advice is to be realistic in your pricing if you want your stuff to sell - I saw so many items on racks that were just way over priced and that's why they didn't sell. Definitely reduce your items too, to give them the best chance of being sold. You sign up for a drop off slot where a volunteer critiques all of your items one by one and decides if they are allowed in the sale. There doesn't seem to be a specific guideline to this its pretty much up to the specific reviewer at the time they are looking at your stuff. Obviously stained and overly worn clothing they say will be rejected, but they seem to reject a lot of perfectly good condition items too without explanation. I've had items rejected at one sale be accepted for another, so its really up to the individual. Try not to take it personal, although it can be a pain to go through this whole process just to have stuff rejected, its just part of the deal. That being said, at the cedar park sale recently I saw really worn shoes on the racks and "free" advertisement type tshirts being sold - like the ones you get from your child attending a summer camp or from nitro swim school, which I would think shouldn't have passed the quality check but obviously did. So, your mileage may vary. They also have some new items for sale like hair bows(great prices), backpacks and some direct sales vendors like Advocare etc set up at the sale. At the end of the sale you go back and pick up all of your items that did not sell - you can easily see the items real time on their online inventory system which is really cool and helpful. You walk around the sale, gather up your stuff and check out. At the end of the sale they send you a check for your earnings - and they turn it around pretty fast too. Although my experience as a seller wasn't bad, its just too much work for me personally to do it again. I didn't find the amount of time I had to put in vs. what I got out of it to be worth it. I prefer other methods of selling my stuff. Overall, its a pretty interesting business model and definitely a service to the community. The ladies running the sale are nice, friendly and the place is usually well set up and well organized. I will absolutely continue shopping these sales in the future. read more

Don't get me wrong, they have some really awesome deals for toys and some good deals on clothing as well but.....I HIGHLY recommend leaving your young ones with a sitter. I took my 8 month old along and only spent about 15minutes shopping. Got all loaded up and the line was timed to be 50 minutes long. Are you for real? I can do maybe 20 MAYBE 30minutes if I found something I absolutely couldn't live without (which I didn't) They will hold items for you so you can come back....and wait in line again, but we live a half hour away from their Cedar Park sale and that just wasn't going to work. It really depends on how badly you want to save money....to me, it just wasn't worth the hassle to save 5-10 bucks on clothing and toys. I saw the same highchair in used shape for the same price I spent new on mine as well as a used mamaroo which I actually got cheaper NEW at babies r us. I was really excited for this sale but unfortunately I won't be returning....unless I have a sitter. Maybe. I really value my freetime and standing in line is not something I'm eager to spend it on. (Side rant: They also have a HEROs presale for first responders, teachers and active military which is great but I would love to see them add veterans to that list. I hate it when businesses pretend to "support the troops" but then only let in active duty because (I feel) they don't want to deal with the mass quantity of veterans out there.) read more

This is a great sale with everything you need for baby from strollers, playpens, carriers, clothing, toys, high chairs, etc, as well as maternity clothing. The prices are a steal and the workers (volunteers?) are so kind and helpful. Get in on one of the pre-sales for the best selection, and no check-out line when I was there. read more

This sell is amazing as both a shopper and a consignor. So many great bargains, because kids are expensive, and they grow out of everything so fast. And once your kids grow out of their stuff or just don't use it anymore, then turn around and sell it. It's a win-win! read more

After consigning with MamaCents for a few years and seeing how inept the ownership is, going to Fairytale Threads was a breath of fresh air. Yes there are little issues here or there but they are addressed and not ignored or blamed on others. The two owners work their asses off vs. walking around doing nothing like at MamaCents. Which has a high turnover in top staff. With each show Fairytale Threads improves. I wish they had a better location but this is a WELL run show. Checks are sent out quickly, volunteers/consignors are treated with respect unlike MamaCents where they completely forget how much work it is to prepare the clothes and to take time out of your life to volunteer in order to bring them free merchandise. I'm glad we have another option. Thank you Fairytale Threads for running an ethical business. read more

I consigned with Fairytale Threads for the first time Fall 2012. (First consignment of this nature. In the past, I've consigned with permanent store fronts.) When reviewing the opportunity online, it seemed very organized. I was shopping an un-named website when I saw the (free) advertisements. There were a few advertisements for different consignment sales and I thought FT seemed the best. I signed up at the last minute and entered the clothes I had in a storage box right there in my room. I ended up only consigning about 22 items (1 was rejected for having a stain and an additional 1 I decided to keep). I earned right under $15 for the 8 items I sold and all but a single (adult!) item made it back to me. I received my check just as promised and the experience for me was a good one. I will try again and I will consign with FT again. read more

The March 2016 sale was my first as a consignor, volunteer, and shopper and saying that I was impressed is a MASSIVE understatement. You can usually judge the caliber of an organization within the first few minutes of your experience working with one and I truly felt like part of the team from the moment I arrived at my first volunteer shift. The gals (and guys!) that put this sale together are clearly very passionate about what they do and their zest and commitment to each team member and community is both inspiring and infectious. I've had a few experiences with other area sales/companies like this one and was left feeling unfulfilled and very much like I was just there to fill a role and spend my money and that was absolutely NOT how my experience with Fairytale Threads has been. Putting on a sale like this is a MASSIVE undertaking and Alecia and crew make it look easy and FABULOUS. I'll never bother being a consignor or volunteer anywhere else, ever again. My sales total for this (my very first!) sale GREATLY exceeded my expectations, my volunteer hours were filled with hard work (but TONS of FUN!), and my children now have new spring and summer wardrobes that cost me 70-80% LESS than what I would have paid retail. Even if you aren't interested in consigning or volunteering, you owe it to yourself to check this sale out. It's well worth it!!! read more

The sale itself is great. However if you are consigning, then you need to "volunteer" to get an additional percentage of money for each item sold. As long as you go into volunteering without ANY expectations of niceties, you'll be fine. Don't expect to be greeted hello, told thank you, or told goodbye. Expect to be looked at like you have two heads any time you ask a question. This is true from the people who run the sale as well as from the other volunteers. Everyone seems miserable. It's quite sad actually because the work itself was pretty fun. read more

I have to say that people can be pretty harsh when they don't fully understand how things work at all these local consignment sales. I have consigned, volunteered (an not just a piddly 4 hour slot) and helped to set up , inspect, merchanside, and break down at each consigment sale. Each of the sales - Mamacents, JBF, and Fairytail Threads, in my opinion, do a great job handling the flow of merchandise that comes and goes with each sale. Each has their pros and cons however, without people like myself who don't just consign but take ownership and do the volunteer hours to make the sale what it is... these other people who JUST consign, have no idea how much work it takes the volunteers to help make each sale the success it is. And of course the bigger the sale- Mamacents IS the largest in the area- takes more volunteers than JBF and Fairytail Threads to pull things off smoothly. However, if all you do is consign and then complain about it- first you should try doing more than just putting a tag on a piece of clothing. Be a part of the solution not the problem. read more

Worst Consignment Management! I consigned there for the first time and was not given all of my items at pick up. They kept over a dozen of my items, some new with tags! I emailed, called, fabcebook message, emailed again and finally got a response a day later from the so called manager Alicia saying my items must of been donated and I should of got ahold of her sooner so she could investigate. What?? I emailed and called 20 times. Very bad communication! It should of been a sign to me when I first signed up to consign and emailed her a question and she never replied back. At drop off, I told her I emailed a question and she laughed and said "Oh that was my fault, Ive been busy". Great Management! I was very upset about my missing items that totalled over $130! She never even appologized and just said she would send me a donation slip in the mail which I never got. You can not trust this person. I believe she kept my items or let a volunteer keep them and told me they were donated when they were not. Funny that only my designer items were missing and not the average name brand ones. BEWARE!!!! read more