Half-Pint Resale

media release: Half-Pint Resale, Madison’s oldest and largest children’s consignment sale, is hosting its semi-annual sale April 21 – 23 at the Mandt Center in Stoughton. More than just a way to save or make money, Half-Pint keeps resources and money in our community by allowing consignors to sell their items and shoppers to purchase like-new items at a fraction of retail prices. The sale, which takes place twice per year, features children’s clothing and toys for children up to age 12, and is perfect for those who want to raise their families green, stretch their money, or for those who just want to participate in this Madison-area tradition. Friday sales are for consignors and volunteers, with Saturday and Sunday open to the public, and Sunday sales featuring half off nearly everything. There are no fees for parking or entry the entire weekend.

Half-Pint Resale has grown 1000x fold in the over 15 years it’s been open, outgrowing 4 locations before landing at the Mandt Center. Not only will there be everything needed to raise a family, but Half-Pint is also organizing a family fun day during the Saturday sale. On Saturday from 10am to 12pm there will be face painting and balloon twisting, food trucks, prizes raffled off, and yard games to play.

“I hear from so many families that they have saved thousands of dollars by being a part of Half-Pint Resale,” says organizer Angie Lenius. “Many others are happy just to be green, knowing they are keeping their items local, and in good use by other families.”

In addition to children’s spring/summer clothing and toys, shoppers can find nursing and lactation supplies, cloth diapers, bassinettes, high chairs, baby carriers, and other warmer weather gear. There is also a maternity rack sponsored by Forward Fertility, and a dressing room complete with a try-on baby bump for our expecting moms. There are additional items for older children, too, including gaming, sporting goods, and books. Items are inspected prior to being allowed onto the sales floor, so families can be sure they’re taking home good quality articles.

Items not sold which their owners wish to donate will find their ways to homes through local non-profits, including Clothing Corner, Babies and Beyond, and Dulce Respite Center. For more information about the sale, including shopping tips, or to register as a consignor or volunteer, visit halfpintresale.com.

Half-Pint Spring/Summer Resale

Mandt Center | 400 Mandt Parkway, Stoughton

Saturday, April 22 10: 8am – 6:30pm | Public Sale 

Sunday, April 23: 8am – 1pm | Half-Price Sale

Click here for shopping tips and other information!

Drop-off/presales:

Thursday, April 20 10am – 8pm | Consignor item drop-off

Friday, April 21

Noon – 8pm | Presale shopping ONLY (no public shopping)

  » Noon | Volunteer presale begins – one adult per pass (only kids allowed must be in carriers)

  » TBD | Madison Babywearing in the carrier area to help pick out carriers right for you!

  » 4pm | Consignor presale begins – one adult per pass 

  » 4pm | Children allowed into sale.

Other Important Dates

February 17 | Consignor registration open

February 17 | Volunteer registration open

April 3 | Drop-off scheduling open

April 14 | Final day to register as a consignor for this sale, deadline for cancelling or changing your volunteer shift