Cheap Toys For Kids, Babies and Adults

If you're anything like me, you spend hundreds of dollars on small cheap toys as your child was growing too fast to even pick most of them up even once, let alone twice. I can tell you the best places I bought toys and sold them as well.

What can we do once we've spent all that money on toys? There are ways to sell those used toys, at fantastic prices. Online or at home, near your house or a little further away, you can find great deals on toys for your kids.

Lets start with buying toys online:

1. Buying on eBay – by far the biggest choice in buying used and new toys at exceptional prices. Sometimes there are even lots of toys. 'Lots' are a selection of items sold together. A 'lot' of toys would be, for instance, parents selling toys their children no longer play with in a big bundle. These 'lots' sometimes have a range of toys for different ages. Lots and regular toy auctions are bid on or can sometimes be bought outright. Be sure to read the cost of shipping and handling as it can differ from seller to seller.

   The best part about using eBay is getting an idea of who you are buying from. Sellers are graded on their performance, so you can judge the whether they are trustworthy by other buyers' past experience with that seller. You can even buy a cheap baby toy safely knowing who you bought from has a good reputation. Using Paypal also means you have security if you're not sent what was promised.

2. Amazon – Amazon is a beautiful place for new and used toys. Their selection isn't as wide as EBay in terms of used toys, but for new toys even Target has a shop within Amazon. This is another site where you can see the seller's ratings from buyers. One special thing about Amazon's rating is that people write reviews of the product themselves, and also the sellers. It is really helpful to have this information handy when you place an order. One of the best things about Amazon is that, in nearly 80% of sales, they offer free shipping. It really depends on if the sale is private or not.

3. WalMart – Some people have something against Walmart because it's profit driven, however, that's exactly what free enterprise is about. Consider for a moment how much you spend when you buy retail, and how that affects your bottom line. There is controversy with Walmart, but I don't think anyone should be judged for making purchases there, it's whats best for their family. Finding cheap toys for toddlers at Walmart online is a great place to start.

4. Craig's list – This is my last choice, to be honest. There are some great deals on this site, however, you run the risk of dealing with people who you have no contact with other than meeting randomly. You also have no recourse if anything is wrong with the items. On the other hand, these are toys and easily checked before purchase and washed after.

Shopping nearby for new toys(or not so nearby)

1. I left off at Walmart and I'm going to put it as number 1 for stores in your neighborhood. As far as stores go, this one by far has the cheapest options. It is, however, very competitive, and oftentimes their stock is sold out of popular toys. Anticipation is half the factor and it's a good idea to check current trends and act as soon as possible.

2. Target is as near as Walmart, that I think either one you stop at will offer the same, or nearly the same, prices. Target has a wide variety of toys and usually has many sales. Obviously Walmart may be cheaper, but what many people don't realize is the difference is usually the gas between the two shops. If Target is closer, I'd go with Target.

Shopping for used Cheap toys

1. My mother, the teacher, and myself (also a teacher, have stocked our classrooms with used toys over the years. I would imagine between the both of us, we've spent at least $100 a month easily. By far the best place to find used toys is at local GoodWill, Salvation Army, or charity shops. For the most part you can find great toys at these places. They aren't, of course, the latest toys, however, quite a few times I've found Star Wars and Mr. Potato Head.

2. Yard sales are a great place to buy used toys. Everyone is selling their old toys and some are only a few months old. Children can go through toys so fast because of their growth rates, and this is especially true for infants and toddler toys. You can find yard sales through newspapers, online listings, and Craig's list. Local grocery stores often have newspapers which are serve the immediate community.

Selling Toys

1. If you're selling one cheap toy or only a couple of them, you'll probably not want to spend money on a newspaper ad. EBay is your best option, in this case.

   EBay is also the best option if you're selling many toys. You can scroll through their selections and find what prices others are listing the same toys, to stay competitive.

2. If you have many toys, try a yard sale before you go through EBay. Yard sales are perfect, however, they aren't great for quite a few months of the year in cold climate areas.

3. Craig's list serves your local community. It's a great place to place an ad for some toys or anything else you're selling

I hope this helps you keep your wallet fatter, and your toy boxes fuller!