Munchkin Markets

Last weekend was the Fall Munchkin Market consignment sale at the Washington County Fair Grounds and this year I got my butt in gear and signed up for the pre-sale on Friday since I can because I'm technically a new mom. It's kind of a big deal...I had to go online and fill out a form and then they emailed me a number. I had to check in at the door and either give them $1 or can goods to enter the sale (only one guest allowed per participant!) This is the third sale I have gone to; they hold one every fall and spring. I have never gone to the pre-sale and the variety of things the day before the real sale is astounding. Rows and rows of exersaucers, strollers, double strollers,jogging strollers, jumparoos, highchairs, bikes, Burleys, sand boxes, baby clothes, maternity clothes, Halloween costumes, books and of course toys!

I left the house with some cash and Joe told me to go have fun. I filled up my laundry basket with a full fall-winter wardrobe for Silas. I had to call Joe from the sale to bring me more cash because I found a sweet Peg-Perego high chair

a rocking horse (I've been eyeing one at Pottery Barn)

a Kelty hiking backpack to put Silas in (which I've been searching Craigslist for) some toys ($3 (cheaper than a Caribou coffee!) per bag of toys, and in one bag there was a Tickle Me Elmo...remember when those were the toy to have in the mid 90's and people were paying ridiculous amounts of money to have one? I do!) and some classic books!

What I paid for all of those things I would've paid for for the high chair alone if it was brand new. I left the sale with a discount high, it felt great!

And if you are interested in a good deal and you don't mind slightly used baby clothes and toys you can go to the State Fair Munchkin Market! Everything is in great condition!

Friday, September 25 - 5:00-8:00 pm
(pre-sale for consignors, volunteers and new moms*)
Saturday, September 26 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
($1.00 admission- free with a non-perishable food item)
Sunday, September 27 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
(most items ½ price)

Maybe I'll see you there!

http://www.munchkinmarkets.com/