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to gymboree or not to gymboree
By: claire2charlotte( 226Feedback score is 100 to 499)
7 out of 8 people found this guide helpful.
okay so whats the deal with this children's clothing manufacturer called GYMBOREE? well for one they are very expensive and very high in demand. Go ahead and search this especially  sizes 12month-4t. these used and new articles of clothing are going for big bucks. there are thousands of stores specializing in this brand. what makes GYMBOREE so popular is the design and quality of their styles. you see every two to three weeks a new line is launched. Some lines are so sought after that they items can barely stay on the shelves and some lines are a miss right off the bat and are quickly marked down to make room for another winner. About once a year this happens and last year i would have to say that PERUVIAN DOLL was that line. now i know what your thinking " i liked that line" but to me i saw that go to the sale rack quicker than any other line in 2006. in some cities there are even outlets were you can but last years lines. i use these stores for things i forgot to buy( when i bought the item on clearance for dirt cheap last year so my baby could wear it the following year) or just couldn't because of inventory such as accessories.
. The design of these delightful little numbers is what makes them worth the pretty penny that so many moms and dads alike are willing to shovel out. each piece is all about the details and perfectly matched accessories that are available for each line. the newborn collections even have matching bibs and blankies. and all of the girls collections have matching shoes. Why is it that people can't seem to get enough of this GYMBOREE? is it some sort of parent like catnip that is in the material? no it's the fact that no matter what outfit you do decide on you are guaranteed to get compliments on your little angels attire. now the way to get some of your money back on these dangerously priced kid's clothes is to use ebay and use it wisely.
1st: when washing your beloveds apparel wash in cold water and do take the time to get out stains before they have time set (my favorite is the tide 2 go pen and the clorox pen). 2nd: always hang these items to dry, because nothing will take your items from euc to play condition quicker than the effects of tumble drying (to remove wrinkles just iron)(i know who has time?) so do take care to avoid exposure to the dryer as much as possible or not at all. 3rd: buy the acessories when they go on sale not when they are full price and put them up for sale with the item if you are auctioning and separate for buy it now you'll make more in both cases. thats just some of my advice oh yeah and always do a advanced search before you buy it now because there are so many greedy people out their purchasing items on clearance for a dollar sometimes and then posting that item for a couple bucks over the price on the tag i dont want to mention any names but boutique royale is definitely guilty of that as are some others i singled out that particular store without the full name of course because they say best offer but won't except a dollar less than they post. please be weary of play condition clothes as well because nothing is worse than receiving a package that has stains, holes, and high wash wear. Almost all ( minus a few things others bought) of my daughters clothing is from GYMBOREE and i wouldn't have it any way so soon you can look for my sale items. but as for now remember that it is worth it because it lasts and it has some revenue behind it thank you for reading my guide

Guide ID: 10000000002893424Guide created: 02/06/07 (updated 09/26/08)

 
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