Thank you for your interest in joining the circular economy at Thistle & Poppy!
We’re excited to launch our resale program for kids’ clothing, books, and toys.
Due to limited floor space, our secondhand section is highly curated, with a focus on vintage pieces and brands with sustainable or ethical practices.
Each year, millions of garments end up in landfills—often after just a few wears. At Thistle & Poppy, we’re passionate about changing that. Our new resale program is one small way we can contribute to a more circular, thoughtful approach to fashion—one that values reuse, sustainability, and style that lasts.
Read through our guidelines below. If they sound good to you, go ahead and book a drop-off appointment below!
🌞 Now Accepting Summer Styles!
We’re currently taking warm-weather pieces for our resale program. Think breezy cotton, lightweight linen, sun hats, swimsuits, sandals, and playful summer prints. Please hold off on heavy layers or cold-weather items for now — thank you!
Thistle & Poppy Resale Guidelines
- Schedule a drop-off by booking an appointment online below. You may drop any time during open hours on the day you select.
- We do not sort and price items at the time of your appointment. We’ll review everything within seven days and notify you via text or email once we've completed sorting.
- Payouts (cash or store credit) will be issued within 48 hours of your notification.
- Items we are unable to accept will be held for 14 days. We’ll send two reminders to pick them up. After 14 days, any unclaimed items will be donated to a local nonprofit.
- Please limit drop-offs to 20 items at a time. Bring items in brown paper grocery bags or reusable totes you’re okay parting with, clearly labeled with your name, phone number, and email.
- We offer 35% of the resale price in cash (via Venmo or check) or 50% in store credit.
- Store credit applies to secondhand items only and cannot be used toward new inventory. Credit is non-transferable to cash and does not expire, except in the case of relocation or closure (see below).
About Store Credit & Location Changes
Because our current space is temporary and we may relocate within the next year, please note:
- Any outstanding store credit will be valid until the time of move or closure.
- Upon relocation or closing, we will notify you and offer the option to redeem your credit in-store or convert it to cash within 30 days of the notice.
- Credit not redeemed within this period will expire.
How We Price Items
We determine resale pricing based on a mix of factors including overall condition, brand demand, materials, and seasonal fit. All pricing is done at our discretion, and we do not provide itemized breakdowns.
By dropping off your items, you're acknowledging and accepting our approach to pricing.
We kindly ask that you review our guidelines beforehand and only bring in pieces you feel confident letting go of. To keep things running smoothly, we’re not able to offer pricing adjustments or respond to follow-up questions about individual item values. Thanks for helping us keep the process respectful and efficient for everyone involved.
Item Condition
- Free of major stains, rips, pet hair, and damage
- Laundered
- Pockets emptied
- Neatly folded in your drop-off bags
What We’re Looking For
We focus on natural fibers, vintage gems, and brands that align with thoughtful, ethical production.
Check out below our list of brands we love and brands we kindly pass on to help guide your selection.
Ready to give your preloved items a second life?
💙 Clothing Brands We Love
At Thistle & Poppy, we celebrate brands that share our passion for quality, sustainability, and timeless style.
While the following isn’t a complete list, it is meant to serve as a helpful guide to the kinds of brands we love and actively seek for our resale curation:
- Ace & Jig
- The Animals Observatory
- Apolina
- Babaa
- Bobo Choses
- Bonnie & the Gang
- Bonpoint
- Chasing Windmills
- Fairechild
- Favorite People
- FUB
- Gray Label
- Older Hanna Andersson (USA or Sweden made)
- Les Gamins
- Mabli
- Mabo
- Mini Rodini
- Misha & Puff
- Molo
- Oeuf
- Patagonia
- Petit Bateau
- Reima
- Rylee & Cru
- Simply Merino
- Soor Ploom
- Tinycottons
- Weekend House Kids
- Winter Water Factory
Brands We Kindly Pass On (Unless Vintage)
We love all the ways families dress their littles, but our resale section is carefully curated to reflect Thistle & Poppy’s focus on sustainability, craftsmanship, and pieces built to last.
That means we usually pass on brands that are already widely available secondhand or made with materials that don’t hold up as well over time.
- Boden
- Carter’s
- Cat & Jack
- H&M
- Old Navy
- Gap Kids
- Janie & Jack
- The Children’s Place
- Gymboree
- Shein
- Art Class
- Hanna Andersson
- Tea Collection
- Zara
We’ll always consider older, made-to-last versions of these brands — especially if they’re pre-2005 or have that special something!
Thank you for helping us keep this collection intentional, thoughtful, and rooted in sustainability. 🌿
Toy & Book Resale Guidelines
We’re excited to offer a second life to gently loved toys and books that align with our values of quality and sustainability. Please read through our toy and book guidelines before your drop-off:
Toys We Love
We focus on well-made, durable toys — especially those made of natural materials like wood, wool, or cotton. Our toy section highlights pieces that are thoughtfully designed, encourage imaginative play, and are built to last.
We accept:
- Wooden toys (blocks, stackers, puzzles, Montessori or Waldorf inspired)
- Fabric dolls and animals
- Gently used toys from quality makers (e.g. Grapat, Grimm’s, PlanToys, Maileg, Ostheimer, HABA, Sarah’s Silks)
- Vintage toys that are well-made, in good condition, safe, and evoke a sense of nostalgia or timeless play.
- Toys that are clean, complete, and free of batteries or licensed characters
We kindly pass on:
- Plastic, battery-operated, or light-up toys
- Toys with TV/movie characters or branding
- Items with missing parts, heavy wear, or markings
📚 Books We Look For
We’re always happy to take a look at books that are beautifully illustrated, thoughtful in message, and gently loved.
We accept:
- Picture books, board books, and storybooks with universal appeal
- Classic children’s titles and modern favorites
- Books that promote inclusivity, empathy, and curiosity
We kindly pass on:
- Books with tears, markings, or water damage
- Heavily branded or licensed-character books
- Titles that are overly worn or feel too commercial
- Books with harmful stereotypes
Condition Guidelines
- All items must be in excellent resale condition
- Books and toys should be wiped clean before drop-off
- No excessive wear, dirt, broken parts, or missing pieces