So here are a few hints to give you an idea of what we like to see at Kidstock:

1.  We take more items from bags that have neatly folded and super clean clothing.  It may be shallow, but presentation definitely gets our attention. 

2.  We love full outfits -- matching shirts, pants, hats, etc.  We have trouble resisting those. 

3.  Funky, cool, interesting clothing is a winner.  We have a ton of Circo and Old Navy backlog.  Even if your clothing from those stores is super clean or even new, we may not take those items just because it's not unique.

4.  We take almost every bathing suit and ski/snow suit we are offered. 

5.  Odor counts.  We have sensitive honkers, so if it smells of body fluids, chlorine, pets, smoke, or mold (or a few other odors that we can't mention in a family newsletter!) we can't take it, no matter how fabulous the clothing is.  We do not wash clothing when we get it; we expect it to be clean when it arrives.

6.  Toys:  If we have to clean toys, add batteries, or put together puzzles without a picture or instructions, we probably won't take your item.  Customers (think about yourself!) won't buy it that way, so we can't sell it that way.  

7.  Items we won't take at all include potties, bathtubs, breast pumps, and bedding.  We will take any of those new, unused, and in the sealed package, but when already used it's just too difficult to display and/or guarantee that it's sanitary. 

8.  Items we won't take, take two:  You know how when you clean out the toy box or the bottom layer of your car and you find all those little toys or pieces of toys and you scrape it all into a bag and kind of don't know what to do with it?  Well, neither do we.  Please see the last sentence of #6.  

These are just a few of the factors that go in to the decision process of what to accept.  There are many others -- some objective, some subjective -- but if you keep these tips in mind, you will most likely be happy with the outcome of the drop off process.