I don't know where the first reviewer went but maybe they got their events mixed up. Garage Sale? Wal-mart? We both bought and sold items at this event and it was huge and fantastic and completely worth it. We made good money and got our kids some much needed clothes and great toys they love. We will for sure be at their next event. read more

I have been shopping Urban kids Consignment for years! I can't say enough about how excited I am when this sale rolls into town! Who are we kidding, kids stuff is EXPENSIVE! Who wants to pay full price for shoes that they get to wear for a hot second! And man I love me some designer brands but I sure do have a hard time buying them for my 4 year old when in a matter of seconds she has destroyed them with her popsicle or play date at the park. That's why I LOVE Urban kids! I come out of there spending a fraction of the cost of what I would pay in stores and I leave with a trash bag or more FULL of awesome stuff. And don't forget the toys or baby gear. I just bought the coolest outdoor play house for dirt cheap! I mean for %75 off retail! And it's in awesome shape! And to top it off the store is run by volunteers! They were so awesome helping people with large items or finding a home for an item misplaced in the wrong size or section. I can't believe how well this runs. And if you are one of the lucky ones, I highly recommend paying for the presale pass. I went on Thursday for the presale and then went back on Friday evening and the store was cleared out!!!! I can't imagine the deals people got by shopping early. Anyway, my hats off to the owner! She is a class act. She is incredibly organized and seriously every sale is better and better!!!!! Thanks Urban Kids Consignment!!!! read more

I was very excited about going to their event for the first time. I even brought a friend with me: the way it is presented and described in their adds and videos is far more superior than what it actually is. I have to say that they had a lot of items for infants, but not so much for toddlers, especially boys.I was disappointed for various reasons. 1) Pricing is all over the place, some are good, some are not,but for the most part it is expensive (for being used items). You can find better deals at Ross or at a thrift store. Some toys/ books were cheap, but most of the clothes were expensive and some toys were as expensive as in the store. 2) Eventhough I attended the first day (had to pay $10) ,they had limited options for toddler toys/gyms. We got there at 4pm (started at 3pm) and most of the good items were already on hold. 3) The quality of their items is not as good as advertised. For instance, most of their boys toddler shoes were very very used. I have to say that the people working there were very friendly. If you really really want to go, it might be better to go on the last day (although most of the stuff are probably gone by then) because everything is 50% off. read more

I started going to kids consignments late last year. Urban Kids Consignment is by-far the best consignment I came across. Let me tell you that I went to quite a few! Others are simply scary and smelly. I love that Heather Conrad was very helpful when I had questions prior to going. She answered all my emails quickly. As for the location, it was very clean and organized. They have volunteers working the location to ensure shelves are properly organized or if you simply need help carrying/holding merchandise . I look forward to the one this month!! read more

This last sale February 2015 in Huntington Beach was my first one as a consigner and shopper. I found it very organized! The items were in good shape and quality. I made about $400 on items which was great since it was for stuff we don't use or my child stopped playing with or outgrew. Many items were still brand new. I only wish I knew about these sales before my first child was born! Just a really good place to find deals for books, toys and clothes! They have a pretty good system in place that makes selling very simple and easy. I would do this again and this time I would really try and make the presale day to shop! I went on the last day and the pickings were slim! But I did still find some cute outfits and toys for less than $10 in total! read more

First time checking it out this weekend. Man oh man! The place was packed out with all types of things! Big ticket items (strollers, PNPs, etc) to books, clothes, and toys. Some items are pricey since it is consignment. The last day was 50% off so I had my mom and sis go for me to get more! I would definitely go again! Only thing that sucked was no air conditioning. I guess the building which housed the event never finished it. This wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't in the 90s! read more

I have been in this consignment store many times. My co worker and I enjoy shopping there. She is a pre k teacher. We but items for the class. The volunteers that are there are very nice and helpful. Thanks URBAN KIDS CONSIGNMENT. We love you!! read more

Heather has always been fair and reasonable. she is willing to work with the consignors and is always quick to answer any questions that might come up while in the tagging process. Definitely worth my effort to get the most from selling my items rather than trying to sell them on my own through Craig's List (can be scary) or spend all day having a garage sale - haggling over 50 cents. BEST sale in town. can't wait for the next one!! i'll be there!! read more

This event (May 2) was my second time consigning with Urban Kids and you get so much more value for your items than you do thru any other platform plus I always find awesome stuff for my kids at great prices! Heather is go great when it comes to answering any questions to make the consignment process go smooth and she is also very accommodating with all the moms! Everyone that volunteers are all great people and everyone comes together to pull such a great event! read more

Urban kids never disappoints, as a consignor I find the system easy and fair and as a shopper I have always enjoyed the experience. Deals are great, and everyone is helpful. I always tend to spend more than I planned on but if I was at a retail store it would have been triple the amount so for this shopaholic it's a WIN! read more

I was completely surprised to see UBC with a 1 rating from The V! Were they really at the same event or are they possibly trying to deface a competitor? I personally had a wonderful experience attending and selling at their last event. It was highly organized, absolutely clean, had a friendly and helpful staff, and they had a huge selection of kids and baby items! I was even surprised to find some brand new boutique items for sale (which I stocked up on for Christmas presents). I have told all my friends and family about this company and will follow them and attend their events wherever they go....I'm sure they are building a huge following. read more

I love this sale! I look forward to it and stock up for my kids. Each sale seems to get better, with more inventory being restocked throughout the sale dates. Be sure to shop early and discount day for the best deals! read more

This is the best kids sale I've ever been to... Everything is laid out in an say to find matter... The volunteers are so nice and helpful... But the brands!!! I've been able to keep my baby in designer at a fraction of the cost!!! xoxox read more

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I have to preface with I went to the sale on the Sunday where a lot of items were being sold for 50% off. I enjoyed the event. It wasn't too crowded. I am a bargain hunter and so if I had I arrived on a normal price day I might not have spent as much if at all. The 50% off made it worth it. I was able to get two Medela breast pumps (pump in style advance and the freestyle) with tons of extras (including a new in box retubing kit) for $60. Unfortunately I realize that much of the other bigger ticket items tend to not be discounted on the last day of sale- like some of the cribs/bassinets, dressers, some strollers. These decisions to discount are made by consigners and so I can't fault the organizers for things not going on sale. Obviously with it being the last day of the event it was a bit picked over. And I'm sure there were some awesome deals, but with my deals I'm not complaining. Some tips: - All sales are final! Whilst I learned that you can purchase items seen in the video advertisement, it is best to come see it in person before you purchase! While I was checking out, someone was trying to get out of a phone purchase because when they arrived in store they found out there was the 50% off and other viable options for the product. - Clothing sale- be sure to check for size and stains. These are used items after all. Especially with the baby clothes I was looking at, you just have to be careful about yellowing stains or shrunken items. read more

I've consigned at this sale a number of times over the last 3.5 years. I've made good money as a consignor and found some good deals as a shopper. That said, I've decided not to participate as a consignor or shopper in future sales. Some thoughts over the past few years: 1. The owner has extremely poor customer service skills. I agree with others that she is demeaning and rude in most situations. I work for a small company, started by an entrepreneur, so I understand the difference between being firm as a business owner and just flat rude. While I realize managing a group of volunteers is challenging and frustrating, it is no excuse to treat people poorly. During the most recent sale I witnessed some behavior, and had a personal interaction, that has brought me to the decision that I will not be consigning here again. 2. The process to prepare items has gotten increasingly more difficult. I realize standards need to be upheld to maintain a reputable sale, but it's a TON of work preparing things the exact way that you're supposed to and at each sale there seems to be a new set of directions. I work full time and I felt like each night I had a 2nd job getting ready for this sale. 3. As a consignor, be prepared for some loss of items. In every single sale I have consigned in at least one of my items has gone missing - meaning it was on my unsold report and it wasn't located during pick up. All in all I feel like this can be pretty hit or miss. It has definitely gotten bigger and since the pricing is determined by the consignors it can vary greatly. read more

Awesome selection of gently used name brands at huge savings also hand made items at huge discounts. Don't miss this one. read more

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I consign this pass event and I will never again. When I took my stuff they checked it to the extreme. While they were checking it other people were just walking in from outside with their stuff straight to place them were they belong. It's like they have favorites or their own people. Also the owner seems so negative and very picky with everything. But again not with other people who she obviously knew, they would just bring their stuff in without inspection what so ever. I have cosign in other places and trust me it's not like this place. I was hopping urban kids would be a good experience as well but I was so wrong. read more

Super organized (from the perspective of a shopper and consignor), and great quality items

I consigned her and was very disappointed with how much work it is to simply put your clothes up for sale there. Have to have special tags, clothes need to be hung a certain way and may more rules. That is all fine as long as you get a decent percentage because of the work you do to get it ready. Literally by the time you give them your items, all they have to do is put them where they belong in store and bam. They take 50% of sales and is way too much for how much work YOU do. Would make sense if you dropped them off and they did that & took 50% but not this. Just a warning before u spend all this time and get little in return. read more

I love Love Love these events!!! The quality, quantity and organization of the entire event is so amazing! You can buy and sell your stuff at great prices! It's literally a win/win. You can get all sorts of new and barely used items at a steal! And Heather has her system down pat! Super organized and super clean! I look forward to all her events throughout the year!!! read more

Let's face it, kids are expensive! Some of the things they use once or twice, then what? Well now that my kids are older I've been able to sell some of their things that they've outgrown! I just consigned at the May 2014 sale and made almost $400. However, the best part about UKC is the SHOPPING!! You can often find things that are still in the box, have tags, or look like they've barely been played with/or worn. The sales only happen a few times a year, and I look forward to each one. TIPS: Go early to get the best selection. You MUST go back for the 50% sale on Sunday. You'll be amazed at how far your will go. Go through your kids clothes etc to see what you need before you shop, then bring your list because when you see how much inventory they have you can get distracted. read more

The concept to this place is pretty cool but I think you definitely need to get there on the 1st day or else there's not much to pick from. We went on Saturday and it was slim pickings for stuff. We wanted to get a stroller but they looked pretty used and didn't seem priced right for the condition it was in. We did walk away with a Halloween costume for 4 bucks and some cute baby clothes. Would be curious to see what it was like when it first opens. read more

We all have a hustle and this is Heathers.. I don't know her personally but have worked with her as a cosignor and volunteer several times now. She is fair, thorough and doesn't deal with any crap.. that's how you have to be when running a business on your own.. if she says something in a not so pleasant tone, you can't take it personally.. at least she answers all your questions.. I thank her for continuing this wonderful business and making us some money off of things that would otherwise collect dust or just be donated.. I drive over an hour to go to her events and will continue to do so in the future! read more

This is by far my favorite event for finding items for my little one and classroom. I have consigned and have shopped for this event several times. It is always super organized, items are in great condition and I find amazing deals! If you want big items, pay to go on the pre-sale day! It is worth it! I love that Heather does nightly lives on Facebook each day of the event to answer questions and show what's available. She is extremely accommodating. Love this event... looking forward to the next one! read more

Time for an update... it's been two years, and eight more sales and I'm still just as happy now as I was then. The sales have only gotten bigger and better. The items available have increased both in variety and volume (if that's possible as they already have everything I could ever want for my kids) and oh my has this sale grown! I look forward eagerly to each season because I know I will find great things at great prices and UKC does not disappoint! I consign to shop and use my sales to offset my spending. So I've been able to effectively turn my kids infant and toddler must haves into their preschool and kindergarten must haves and put a bit in my pocket as well. Pretty cool! I have shopped at this sale in all its various locations for two years and sold at it as well for almost as long (I only shopped at the very first sale I attended) and it has been great each and every time. I'm pretty much a shopping and consignment sale expert both as a buyer and a seller and I know what I'm talking about when I say that this is one of the best run, most organized and consistently highest quality sales around bar none. I take advantage of the opportunity to volunteer at every sale to increase my commission and to get to shop at the earliest possible time (plus it's always fun to get a sneak peak at items as they arrive for sale). I have always been treated professionally, fairly and nicely not only by Heather but also by everyone that works with and for her. And on one occasion when someone switched tags with my item and someone else's (shame on you!) Heather made it right. Is she picky about the condition of items being sold? Yup, she sure is and so are the folks that check items in for sale. Do I mind? As a buyer, nope not in the least. I want to pay less for the best quality for my kids just like you do. As a seller it is a bummer when something doesn't make the cut but part of the reason why I am and remain a seller is because I know that if my items are held to the highest standards (just like everyone else's are) we all benefit. Heather and crew keep doing what you do, the way you do it. You ROCK! read more

Reading all these reviews I am totally confused. I just recently started exploring consignment pop up sales. I have 3 kids and I'm expecting my 4th very soon. Age ranges 12-3. I went to another pop up in Tustin to see if it was something I'd wanna shop and it was DISGUSTING! Worse than goodwill. Then I went to Urban Kids a few months back to see if there was anything I may find. I bought a couple small things for my toddler and a couple dresses for my 10YO.. I wasn't ready to start buying for baby yet. I decided to go back this time and WOW!! I got $1500 retail priced items, for about $360. 2015 BOB stroller, unopened new diapers, baby swing gently used, auto rock n play, car seat insert a brand new in the box Bjorn for $9!!! A few small toys, Nike shoes for my toddler in the box, car seat mirrors... I could've spent a lot more money there had I had the time and energy. I'll be back for sure. As for Heather , keep doing you! You put on a great event. As for Heather... I did see and speak with her once. I'm in the customer service industry so I understand it very well and she doesn't seem mean, she seems focused. She's managing a whole bunch of people that are donating time and the level of cleanliness and organization of this sale I am not in the least bit surprised at how well she handles the pressure. And really.... you are getting second hand stuff people, it's not Nordstrom Rack.. stuff will be used, if it's too used don't buy it. Simple. I'll be back for sure in May and August. Totally worth it! read more

I had such a great and easy experience shopping at urban Kids. It was so organized and easy to find items. Whoever is in charge of organizing all of this does such an amazing job! I will continue to shop these events and I am considering selling at the next one. I spoke with a few people who were selling there items and they said it was such an easy way to make some extra cash on items that your kids have outgrown or don't need anymore. All in all it was a nice shopping experience and a great concept! read more

It's amazing how one person puts this together 4 times a year, I love to come here and shop I have gotten good deals and everyone is so nice and helpful and I love that they have other vendors like ladies clothing LuLaRoe and lip sense read more

As a parent of three small ones i need a store that is user friendly and has items priced appropriately. I was impressed with the stores organization, the staffs willingness to help me find items and the great deals they were offering. It was refreshing to find a consignment store with class and care for its customers! I have recomended this store to my friends and will continue to encourage others to experience Urban Kids Consignment for themselves. read more

As a family now of four, we are happy that H------- has made this happen. It helps us to sell things and also get awesome items at affordable prices set by other parents. We can't wait till the 3 months comes around so we can participate in this event. She works super hard organizing this function and with the help of her staff this goes great. We know how hard this is to put on and thank you. Till next time ~~ get some rest read more

I have enjoyed coming to this sale the past 3 events. I decided to consign and volunteer this time and I really enjoyed myself. Heather is very organized and everything went smoothly. Drop offs easy, working my volunteer shift was definitely work but still enjoyable, and shopping was of course great. I tell all my friends with kids about this sale! I plan to come back in October and do some more shopping for the holidays! If you've been curious about this event I'd definitely say it's worth checking out. read more

Stopped in during the paid ticket pre sale day looking for infant items. I was disappointed in the quality and brands. I didn't make it right at noon so maybe the new items were taken by the time I got there at 4. Volunteers, consignors and other groups also get presale shopping before it's open to the public so that may have been why selection was slim. From what I saw, clothes and baby carriers were worn and faded. There was a good selection of bassinets, strollers and rockers but I've found better pricing and quality using Facebook for sale groups. Almost all the umbrella strollers were gone by the time I got there. There were a lot of books and toys for toddlers and younger kids so if you have kids 1-3+ there might be some great finds. read more

I have consigned for several years at many local kids pop consignment sales and I can assure you Heather runs a professional sale. I read some of the reviews and I realize you can't please everyone. I live in a gated community so I can't have a yard sale. I went to every kids consignment store within an hours drive of my home and they will give you 10 Cents on the dollar if you are lucky and slightly more if you want store credit. Right now my daughter is older and I'm not looking to buy I am only interested in selling. There is no other way I can sell our children's items and price them myself and get 70% of my sales price. To address some of the complaints people have made 1) Some felt the stuff is not quality. That is just blatantly false.Out of all the sales Heather is probably the toughest on accepting items. All toys must have batteries and be in working order. Any buyer may request to open a product and test it before they buy it. Every single item is inspected when you drop off and I've seen shoes rejected for dirt on the soles. Urban kids is by far the toughest on acceptance of merchandise. I've run these sales and trust me I'm easier than Heather. If your complaining about quality your just a complainer as many items are still new or very close to new and she asks everyone to pull any item that they see with a stain or damage. 2) People complain that this is hard work for the money. I see grandmothers consigning that have little computer skills. Its a no brainer. One women cried about buying card stock. Well there is a reason card stock is used. Come on now people some of you reading this already know, it because paper rips and falls off and all stores use card stock quality tag paper.That same bright bulb will be complaining later that her items didn't sell because her paper tags fell off. 3) Some people cried that prices are too high. Every pop up consignment allows their consignors to set their own prices. That is one of the perks of consigning. You price too high it doesn't sell. Consignors go thru a lot of work to get their items to the sale and many volunteer on top of it to increase their sales percentage. Heather doesn't scrutinize price, no sale owners do. Newbie consignors may over price, they will learn when their pile is too large at the end of the sale. If your looking for 25cent tag sale buys you got the wrong place. You don't like the prices don't shop but I can 100% assure you that there are major bargains to find and I can't wait to have grandchildren so that I can go crazy buying at these sales. 4) People claimed they didn't like paying the $10 presale fee. Well if you consign or volunteer you don't ever pay and get in before everyone. Here's a brilliant choice, skip the pre sale and go for free on all the other days. Wah Wah Wah I want my cake and to eat it too. I want to get in early for the best deals like a special person but I don't want to work or pay, "I want it all" yes we have seen this person on Willy Wonka, she's the spoiled girl that just complains. 5) People say they don't want their bags checked. I have run the doors and been assigned to bag checking on my volunteer shifts. I guarantee you I have never profiled and always ask every single person to show me. The sale sells purses, diaper bags etc. Consignors expect some security of their items they trust Heather to sell for them. Because the locations are temporary for only one week security camera's can't be installed and the only way to monitor what leaves the premises is to check all baby carriages, diaper bags and pocketbooks. Knowing this is done in itself is a deterrent. I actually worked and consigned with the prior owners when it was OC Kids Consignment. I can vouch that there was a decent amount of theft and after several of my expensive items went missing I stopped bringing higher end items. They didn't run a tight door like Heather does and they allowed bathrooms to be used which was a giant mess of theft. Consignors are parents trying to earn some extra money to improve the quality of their families lives. Heather works to help her family. No one is in the position to support criminal behavior. Honest people don't mind showing their bags. I believe the only people that complain are most likely hiding something shady. Even the happiest place on earth, DISNEY looks into your bag so get over it. Lastly 6) We have those who say Heather is a mean girl. Well she is not soft and fuzzy that I agree. But she's not sitting on her ass holding court to make everyone feel special. I am a really hard worker and I am amazed that Heather never sits down for a minute. She is every where and works non stop from the minute the sale opens till the last items leave. She even pays you the minute the sale is over! You won't find that at any other sale. It can take weeks for you to get your check but Heather prints it and your at the bank the day you pick up your things. read more

Great deals if you have the patience. I tried going with my baby and I only felt like I saw a few things. Its really nice and organized. Will come again next time around! read more

Every time I speak with the owner she can't even look at me. Its like i am a torn in her side. I thought once I brought my stuff in I would get more respect but I didn't. The tone of voice and abruptness in her voice is very unwelcoming. By the way.....they didn't even have enough racks available to put my stuff on. I was rudely asked to put ALL my clothes in order w/out a rack. They were in order when I put them in the car. I had NO rack to put them on and they acted like I wasn't doing 'It' wrong. Horrible customer service. read more

The owner contacted me after reading my review. She said she "wears her heart on her sleeve" and wasn't exactly ready for the success of her business. She sends out a lot of emails to consignors, so lets see if she gets a little more apologetic and personable. You can say whatever you want in an email, the important thing is can you walk the walk? I'm going to come back and give her a higher rating if she's nice to my friends who are still going to consign with her. If they say she's turned around I'd probably come back. I really liked the previous owners so I feel loyal to the business in general. Stay tuned, I'll be back to review after the next sale. read more

I went to their last event and came home with a lot of "great" deals including a breast pump. When I opened the pump to wash and sterilize everything I noticed all the accessories were missing. The only item in the bag was the pump, no tubing, no filters, no breast suction attachment. I called the owner, Heather, and she said she's only required to sell the "pump" and there are no refunds. Very dishonest and deceitful. No compassion in her voice. After going and purchasing all the accessories separately I basically paid full price for a used pump. I never thought to check the pump before purchasing it because I've met the owner personally and have had many conversations with her so I thought she had good character. I did buy a few nice items but will not do business with dishonest people and will never be attending an event by this company again. read more

Because of promising word of mouth reviews and good Facebook marketing in our area, I attended the presale event for the Nov 2014 consignment. The first issue we ran into is that they wanted to charge $10 per adult as an entrance fee for the first day. My husband was with me and ended up waiting outside to avoid the fee, he hadn't been intending on buying anything himself, but had gone just to carry our son so I could shop freely. This policy seems unfair and a huge hindrance. I could see if they ended up charging him the $10 fee because he got his own purchases, but we clearly share the same child and the same The same transaction. They would have gladly taken a significant $20 fee for one family just to walk through the door? Bad form, in my opinion. Despite paying $10 for the pre sale event in hopes of getting the best selection of inventory, I was extremely disappointed with what they had available. Their website says they sell on consignment only new or in new condition items but the toys there fit that description under no stretch of the imagination. Even on the presale day, every toy I looked at had at least one piece missing and some of them were extremely worn. I went specifically to look for some new toys and was hopeful that they might have play equipment for my son to play with in our yard. I was shocked that despite its claims of new or like new items, they had a slide off to the side that looked as though it belongs on the front lawn of a junk yard house, worn, scratched all over and discolored. I didn't even check the price, as I wouldn't have taken it if it was free. I passed up several toys which I would have bought had the condition been reasonable. I ended up buying a five dollar toy and a three dollar jacket for my son because I felt stupid buying nothing after paying $10 and making my husband wait outside for 30 minutes. Neither of these items are what I consider "scores". I have since discovered that the toy is also a defective in several areas, lights that have gone out etc. The staff was also extremely short and unfriendly, though I did not let that reflect badly in my star count review because I've gathered that most of them are volunteers for better consignment percentages and not hired workers. None of them were helpful or looked happy to be there. I still gave the consignment sale three stars. While they failed in my book at providing decent merchandise and living up to their promise of quality items, they did do a very good job at organizing the sales floor, displaying the items carefully and sectioning everything off for easy shopping. I did not go to buy clothing but it did look like they had a good selection and were organized in their classification by gender and age. I have gone to several year around second hand shops and have always been a little grossed out by the smell of 'baby' still clinging to the sale items. This consignment had no such smell and I was very appreciative that fact. read more

Worst experience of my life! Needless to say I was late for all the good stuff yesterday. No big deal, upon leaving empty handed I was told "I need to check your bag", meaning my purse. I looked at my mother who joined me with a puzzled look. Seriously? Opened my purse, in total disbelief. Mind you my mom's purse was no bigger than clutch, but she to opened her purse. I wasn't sure if the lady collecting the shopping bags was racially profiling me or if this was by chance the worst customer service I had ever experienced. Nevertheless, I will never be shopping or referring my mommy groups again. read more

I was a consignor and made about $150. But after I paid for hangers and pin gun and printed the tags and volunteered...I don't know how much I really made lol. I definitely will be better next time around. The owner Heather is very organized and sends out a ton of emails keeping everyone in the loop. I would probably never volunteer again for the extra 5%. If an emergency happens and you're not able to make it, they don't just take away the 5% they charge you $40! So make sure it's something you are willing to do even if you're on your death bed! I showed up sick, so she had mercy on me and didn't charge me the $40 (thank God), but next time around I'm just gonna add $0.50 to each of my items to make up the 5-10% in volunteer credit. There are a ton of stuff to buy. Some stuff wasn't checked well enough as they claim, but for the most part it's definitely a place to go for discount moms that don't want to spend a lot of money on play clothes, shoes, etc. I'd recommend to Moms who like to find deals. Probably wouldn't recommend to consign unless you have the time, patience, or really need the extra money. read more