If you and your family are ski fans, then you understand how expensive ski clothes can be and how fast your children can grow out of them. Ski clothing is only part of the equipment that you need to go skiing. You also need skis, poles, snowboards or ski boots. While you can rent some of these items when you get to the ski location, the clothing is something that you need to bring with you. Your ski clothing should not cost as much as your ski equipment or your ski trip! Consider shopping for used clothing for your family to find great pieces at affordable prices. Every year families sell or donate their used ski clothing and equipment, giving you the opportunity to find great bargains if you know where and how to search.
You can find used ski clothing in consignment shops, thrift stores, resale shops and online. There are several factors to consider and strategies to implement to ensure that you find great used ski clothing at affordable prices. Also consider selling your used ski clothing to re-sell shops, online or to consignment shops to earn capital to replace the items for yourself and your family.
To start, consider affordable brands. If there are clothing brands that you are familiar with or favor, call ahead to physical stores to find out what their selections are. When you are shopping online, you can type in the search engine 'Used (Brand Name) Used Clothing' to find a list of possibilities. When you are on an online auction site such as Ebay, you can also type in their search engine to pull up clothes that come up under that particular brand.
If you are looking for high quality, or newer ski clothing, start your search at an online auction site, online consignment shop or physical consignment shop. Each of these store types will often sell newer clothing in better condition than other used clothing stores. Be sure to ask questions, search for recognizable brands and compare prices before you make your purchase from a retail store. The disadvantage to shopping online is that you cannot try the clothes on and you may not be able to return them. Use a reputable site and read as much as possible about both the item and the Seller before completing your purchase. Also be sure to factor in the shipping costs into your overall price to ensure that you are getting the discount that you were searching for when shopping online.
When you are able to visit a physical store, take any family members that you are buying ski clothing for with you so that they can try the items on. If you have growing members of your family, consider a slightly bigger size and if there are multiples sizes available, buy a few sizes of the same item for each person. The prices will often allow you to do this and if the clothing is outgrown, you can re-sell it or donate it the following season. Review the clothing for any defects and if it is something minor like a missing button or a stain that you can easily fix, purchase the item at a deeper discount and fix it yourself.
Shopping for used ski clothing can be a great solution to stock up for your family ski trips at affordable prices.
