Tips for shopping
We can't wait to see you! A little planning goes a long way at a sale this size, here are our best tricks for bringing home the bargains.
📏 Before you leave home
Know your kids' sizes, including shoe size, and bring them written down, especially if you're shopping for more than one child. You'll mostly be buying for the next season, so if your child is on the border of a size, go one size up. Sizing varies by brand, so measurements are even better: bring a tape measure and know pants length, inseam, waist, hip, and chest. Unsure on shoes? Trace your child's foot onto cardboard and bring it along to "try on" shoes without the child present.
🧺 Bring something to carry your finds
A laundry basket or large tote bag works great while you shop. We also have big blue IKEA bags to borrow in the store.
📝 Make a wish list
If you're hunting for particular items, a list adds order to the trip, and helps you stay on budget.
👗 Think about special occasions
Holiday photos, weddings, church clothes, consignment sales are wonderful for dress clothing, shoes, and accessories. They're often worn once and resold like-new at a fraction of the original cost.
⏰ Shop early, shop often
Opening day gives you the best shot at your wish list. And the last day of the sale is discount day, when most items are half off the listed price.
💵 Bring money for your goodies
We accept cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover. Using cash makes it easier to stick to a budget!
🔍 Look items over closely
Check your picks in good light: seams and underarms for holes, zippers and snaps that work, knees and elbows for wear. We restrict torn or stained clothing, but sometimes things slip in, and all sales are final. For toys, make sure all parts are included and working. If a box is taped shut, ask a worker to open it for you (please don't untape packages yourself!).
🚗 A note on car seats
Check the expiration date on the bottom of any car seat. Duck Duck Goose never sells a car seat more than five years old.
🗓 When's the next sale?
Our sales are seasonal, spring and fall. See this season's dates to find the one nearest you. Of course, you're welcome to shop them all!