It is called OutGrow OutPlay because kids ALWAYS out grow or out play their stuff – often before the new has even worn off!
It began with a mom and a dad who shared a common goal: Sell the quality items their children no longer used, wanted or had outgrown and buy the items they needed at a fraction of retail cost.
OutGrow OutPlay co-founders Richard and Casandra Robinson have been married for almost 20 years. As parents of two sons, Chase (17) and Dylan (10), they knew first hand that there were very few options available for parents who wanted to recycle and sell their gently used children’s items.
They began looking for a way to save money but still provide the best for their family. They had an idea… a seasonal sale where parents could sell or buy like-new children’s items at a fair price!
Over the years they had became frustrated with the limited options consignment stores offered. Only being able to consign 20 items at a time was not practical and the standard commission of 40-50% for brand-name kids items was too low. Garage sales were a hassle and like most parents, they ended up giving away most of the stuff their kids outgrew to family and friends.
Up until now, consumers had very few options to resell their like-new items at a fair price. Richard and Casandra KNEW there had to be a better way of selling and buying quality stuff. The Robinson's saw the need and came up with a solution... OutGrow OutPlay. The business was created so parents could easily recycle and quickly sell the gently used items their children no longer wear, use or have outgrown.
OutGrow OutPlay coordinates a semi-annual MEGA Kids SALE. We match a seller’s like-new items with a buyer or shopper via our upscale resale. Excellent quality children's items at affordable prices is our motto. Essentially, we help people Consign, Shop and Save within their communities. You price it, we sell it!
We offer people a sensible alternative to paying “high retail” prices in malls and big box stores. Several times a year we gather tens of thousands of brand-name gently used items under one roof. This ensures that our customers, whether they are Consignors or Shoppers, benefit substantially from an abundance of choice and high quality merchandise.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide YOU, our customer, with the BEST experience in shopping, consigning or volunteering!
OutGrow OutPlay will strive to lead the way for a greener and cleaner community. We will encourage our Consignors, Shoppers, Community and Charity Partners to seek out and buy, sell and use Eco-friendly products.
The very essence of our MEGA Kids Consignment SALE is about reusing resources, recycling items and reducing carbon footprints. The potential for tens of thousands of items changing hands with minimal packing and waste is astounding.
We firmly believe that we can make a positive difference within our community by giving back. We have the privilege and social responsibility of helping families in need by empowering our Consignors with a choice as to whether or not they donate their unsold items after a sale.
OutGrow OutPlay also pledges to give back to our community by donating a percentage of our profits to local School Councils, community programs and kid’s sports teams.
We will seek out and partner with non-profit organizations to enrich peoples lives and benefit our community.