Savvy Moms Aren't Worried About Retail Price Increases, They've Got a Secret Weapon

Online, February 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - T-shirts, jeans and pajamas... the cost of clothing those ever-growing children is going to get a little higher. Well, for some moms, at least.

As experts warn of rising retail prices due to limited cotton supplies, increased transportation costs and general inflation, the nation's most savvy moms aren't getting their cotton panties in a wad. Why? There's a growing trend toward sharing, trading, swapping and shopping as children's consignment sales sweep the nation.

Throughout the US, smart mommies are saving money, going green and cleaning out their kiddos closets with these seasonal consignment sales. And with some mommies making hundreds (and sometimes thousands) of dollars each season by recycling their children's gently used clothing and toys, it's no wonder that these sales are popping up around the country!

"It's finally 'cool' to be thrifty." says Chrissy Freeman, founder of ConsignmentMommies.com, the nation's leading consignment sale directory & advice site. "Add one part recession, one part green movement and sprinkle in these growing retail prices. Consignment sales have a recipe for success."

As families continue to adjust to smarter spending and more practical lifestyles, consignment sales are expecting a huge surge in sellers and shoppers this spring. ConsignmentMommies has already seen nearly double daily traffic since the fall consignment season. "As more and more moms are learning about this industry, we are seeing a huge buzz around these sales." says Freeman.

The consignment sale premise has evolved from the old fashioned system of "hand-me-downs" into a booming business. Today, there are websites, barcode systems, twitter feeds and even seasonal sale franchises to manage the growing network of savvy shoppers. Sales range in size from small church sales with 20 or so sellers to huge "Super Sales" that boast thousands of consignors and warehouses full of gently used clothing and toys. Typical sellers earn around $300 each season and smart shoppers save 30-90% off retail. Freeman notes, "It's a such a win-win for everyone involved. Sellers make money on items they no longer need and shoppers save hundreds off retail. It's brilliant."

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Consignment Mommies is a free online consignment sale directory and premiere resource for swap-savvy mommies to get advice and share ideas. Currently, the site lists over 1,300 sales, 500 stores and has over 4,000 ratings & reviews. The site recently hit the ¾ million page view mark. Check them out at ConsignmentMommies.com, "like" them on Facebook or follow them on twitter @consignmommies. For more information or to schedule an interview with Chrissy or Shari, email [email protected] or call 336.509.3546.