Welcome to Half-Pint Resale!
Half-Pint happens twice a year at the Alliant Energy Center, where thousands of local families come together to buy and sell quality children’s items for a fraction of retail prices. But we’re more than just a sale – we’re a community helping each other raise families affordably and sustainably.
Here’s how it works: Parents clean out their closets and consign gently used items. Volunteers help organize the sale (and shop early!). Shoppers score amazing deals. Everyone wins.
Families Consign → Volunteers Organize → Community Shops
Which sounds like you?
I have kids' stuff to sell
You’re a Consignor
Turn outgrown clothes, toys, books, and gear into cash. Most consignors earn $200-500 per sale by selling items they’d otherwise donate.
Quick facts:
- Keep 70% of your sales
- We handle the selling – you just drop off and pick up
- Takes 2-4 hours to prep your items
- No inventory minimum or maximum
I want to shop early and help
You’re a Volunteer
Sign up for one 3-hour shift and get first access to shop before the crowds. Plus, you’ll meet other parents and keep the sale running smoothly.
Quick facts:
- One shift = early shopping access on Friday
- Choose from sorting, check-in, checkout, and more
- Kid-friendly and evening shifts available
- Volunteer twice = bring a friend to the presale!
I want to find deals
You’re a Shopper
Browse thousands of items – all gently used, all priced 70-90% off retail. From newborn to size 14/16, maternity to toys to gear.
Quick facts:
- Public sales run Saturday & Sunday
- Consignors and Volunteers get to shop early!
- FREE parking at the Arena
- Cash, card, and check accepted
- Average item price: $4
- Sunday all sales are half price!
HALF-PINT RESALE IS:
Hundreds of consignors and volunteers
Selling tens of thousands of items
(clothing, toys, gear, nursery, furniture and more)
At 10-30% of retail prices
For pregnant mamas and kiddos ages 0-12
Organized by an area mom with the goal to keep it local
Thousands of Shoppers
At one BIG consignment sale
One weekend every spring and every fall
Quick FAQs
- Do I have to consign to shop? → No! Anyone can shop during public hours, and volunteers get to shop even earlier than consignors.
- When is the next sale? → See our dates here!
- How much time does consigning take? → Depends how much you have, but we find we take about 2 minutes per item.
- Can I get involved in more than one part of the sale? → Absolutely! Many people consign AND volunteer.
- What forms of payment do you take? → We take cash, card, and checks.
