OMFG - Baby Book Prices

Kat174

Went to Babys Something Or Other on 90th and Shea trying to pick up a present for my friend's kid.  Thought maybe I could start a book collection.  I saw the Hungry Little Caterpillar and thought, "Wow, a classic - must have!"  Until I saw that this tiny book cost $11!!!!!  What the heck?  Most of my books don't cost that much!

kristie2422

It's ridiculous isnt it?!?!? Luckily my mom has always managed to find some at garage sales that are in great condition and are super cheap! I could not imagine paying full price for all the books we have collected!

LuvNCupcakes

Yea, I am rather shocked at how much books cost these days, I remember when I was a kid it was "cheap entertanment" and now that isn't the case anymore. Like Kristie said hitting up Garage sales is a great way to find a ton of baby related stuff.  CJ's Grandmother has found so many things ay yard sales and a ton of it has still had the tags on it or look like brand new

timark99

we've been hitting up the garage sales, consignment stores like goodwill or savers and have had much better luck.  thought I would score big at bookmans, but no such luck, they mark up their childrens books way high.  boo!

jayefay

Try thrift stores!  There is one near us that has a HUGE selection and they are in great condition  

For this reason, I am so happy I kept all my childhood books.  We already have a huge box full to start Bugger's library. 

LuvNCupcakes

jayefay:

Try thrift stores!  There is one near us that has a HUGE selection and they are in great condition  

For this reason, I am so happy I kept all my childhood books.  We already have a huge box full to start Bugger's library. 

This! I have a HUGE rubbermade container filled with books

CandiceNT

Check out Kid to Kid...they have several locations, its been the nicest baby consignment store I've found out here!

Sunset10210

Changing Hands is also a really good used book store. I dont know what part of town you are in, but it is in Tempe - Guadalupe & McClintock, I think.

amymichelle789

Lunch at Sauce for 2 can easily cost you +$20, movie tickets can also cost about $15, and a Michael Connelly paperback costs about $7.00,  so an $11 book for your child that will last a lot longer than a pizza or a movie sounds alright.  Hunting garage sales and consignments is time consuming.  If you've got the patients and the time for all that, more power to you. Even though one could argue you will spend more money in fuel driving around to these places then you would if you just bought Hungry Little Caterpillar.  Other places to check would be Walmart, Target, or Amazon.