We have sales in San Francisco every month and in Contra Costa, Marin, Alameda & San Mateo counties on a rotating basis.
Where are these sales located?
Sales move around San Francisco and the Bay Area. They are located in the areas that our customers live in.
How much will I receive for my sold clothing?
Sellers will receive 50% of the selling price for each item sold.
How are prices calculated?
Prices will be set at the discretion of MaternityXchange. Original price, condition, current trends, and supply & demand will all be taken into account in determining clothing prices. Resale items in good condition typically sell for between 30-45% of original price.
What happens to unsold items?
Unsold items will be kept and sold for at least four sales or as long as remaining items are in demand. Any clothing left at the end of your selling cycle will be returned to their owners. Items that our sellers do not want back will be considered donations.
What if I don't want my unsold items back?
Items not recovered will either be donated to an organization benefiting low-income parents and expecting mothers or the items will be sold and the majority of the proceeds will be donated.
When will I receive the money for my sold clothing?
Checks will be sent out every month for items sold the previous month.
What if my clothing is stolen or damaged?
MaternityXchange will make every attempt to ensure that the Seller’s clothing is well maintained while in our possession. Seller’s choose to use our service at their own risk. MaternityXchange is not responsible for any loss, theft or damage of Seller’s clothing.
What forms of payment will be accepted at the sale?
for reminders about upcoming sales, special events, and Drop Off Days and locations.
F.A.M.F.Q.s
Frequently Asked Maternity Fashion Questions
Why should I buy maternity when this tunic top will do?
It's
very tempting with the current style trends to try to make do with
non-maternity clothing. While there are some items that work beware of
looking sloppy or "tented" in your makeshift maternity wardrobe. When
trying on non-maternity items make sure that the shoulders fit
properly. Since you may need a larger non-maternity size than your
normal size you may find droopy shoulders which may lead to a sloppy
look.
Look for tops that fit in the shoulders as well as the
chest area. Tops that are generally loose tend to look tented on a
pregnant woman especially if there is a lot of extra material such as
pleats. (Trust me I tried!) However, beware the "bosom line." You've
probably grown in your pregnancy and usually that means most normal
allowances don't quite hit the right spot.
Another
consideration is that while maternity wear can be an investment, there
is can be some return on the money you've spent on your wardrobe
(especially if you've bought them at our sales). You can get a
percentage of what you've spent back by selling your designer wear, in
good condition, through us. Those trendy tops will probably just end
up in the back of your closet at the end of the season.
Best Bet
Knitted
/ fitted tops especially those that are fitted in the chest area, such
as empire tops or tops that have side cinches to gently hug your
growing belly. But as always your best bet is to wear clothing
designed to fit your lovely bump. Maternity lines take into account
current fashion trends and fit their garments according to your new
shape.
Probably one of the questions we most often hear is: Will this last me the the rest of the 9 months?
Unfortunately
as much as we'd like to say yes, in most cases the answer is, probably
not. Most maternity wear tops and especially bottoms just fit best at
different stages of your pregnancy. Those
jeans that were perfect at 3-4 months may no longer be comfortable in
areas that have now grown, i.e. tummy, butt, and/or thighs. That cute,
empire waist top may now be too small in the bust area. And
the adorable, pleated, a-line top which used to camouflage your
burgeoning belly now makes your ripe tummy look twice it's size. As
for buying items with "room to grow," it generally doesn't work, you'll
most likely end up with something that's too big now, may or may not
fit later, and is almost never flattering.
We've found that the
most successful strategy to a well-fitting and comfortable wardrobe is
to plan your maternity clothes shopping in three stages.
The
first shopping excursion should be about when you're outgrowing your
regular clothing, when even those "fat" pants aren't cutting it. And,
no, your husband's sweats are not an option. This trip is most likely
for pants and maybe a couple of cute tops.
Your second
shopping trip will most likely occur when your tops are getting too
short or tight around the chest and/or belly area. Perhaps you've
grown in unexpected places and your "first stage" pants slide
uncomfortably low when you sit. This is the point where you most
likely feel comfortable enough to purchase a large part of your
wardrobe.
Your third and final shopping trip you'll just want
something comfy, and probably unconstricting during the last weeks of
your pregnancy --maybe snag a couple of nursing tops or grab a sashay
to help keep that tummy snug.
Best Bet You're
best bet to go the distance in tops are wrap tops or tops that are
ruched in the belly area so that there is plenty of extra material to
grow with you but will hug your belly, flattering at each stage. Pants
are trickier but I'd put my money on demi-panels with reinforced
elastic that should stay put as your belly forces the band lower.
But,
as we've mentioned this may not work for everyone. Don't be afraid to
wear what fits now, with some potential for the future. Bring in any
clothing you've outgrown and we'll sell it for you and split the sale
price! And if you originally purchased from us at 40-75% off the
original retail price in the first place, you'll really get a bang for
your buck.
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