First time here?

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. 

ready to join in?

See you there!