Loading...The Rhea Lana – Lee’s Summit consignment sale is quickly growing in the area. They have been holding the sale for 1 ½ years. They describe themselves as more of a boutique-type sale. They offer brand-name and designer kids clothes, maternity wear, toys, room décor, and more. Inside of their temporary store, they have over 15,000 new and gently used items for sale. What is a consignment sale? A consignment sale is not a garage sale or a thrift store. Consigners price and tag items they wish to sell. They bring the items to the sale sight where they are categorized, organized, and displayed. They have everything from clothes and toys to highchairs and room décor.
Overall we like Rhea Lana – Lee’s Summit because
- They make consignment shopping organized and fun
- You will find great deals on items for your kids
- It is one-stop-shopping
- Environmentally friendly – you are giving a new life to items
Hours
The sale runs from September 19th thru September 24rd –
- Wednesday, Tuesday and Friday: 9am to 8pm
- Saturday: 9am to 4pm. Select items are 25% off
- Sunday: 9am to 8pm. Select items are 50% off
- Monday: 9am to 7pm. Select items are 50% off
Pricing
Items are priced by each individual consigner, so prices vary. The usual “rule of thumb” is that items are priced 25% to 35% of retail, but will fluctuate depending on the condition and demand for the item. Many of the items they have for sale this year are designer brands or labels like TOMS and Ugg. These items might be priced a bit higher than other brands, but are a steal compared to retail!
They take credit, debit, cash and checks. They do NOT accept American Express.
Sizing
The majority of items are for sizes newborn to juniors. However, each season’s sale will differ depending on what consigners bring in.
Sale and Sale Items
Sale items include: girls and boys clothes, winter clothing, holiday wear, toys, strollers, swings, bouncy seats, safety equipment, baby carriers, riding toys, etc. The Lee’s Summit sale also has brand new travel systems for sale and discount prices. They also sell new Melissa & Doug puzzles, books, and games at 50% off retail. This year they are offering buy 2 Melissa & Doug items get 1 free.
The sale organizers to a fantastic job of bagging matching pairs of shoes and joining “like” items. They have well-marked bins dedicated to shoes and socks. This sale, as most, has more girls clothes then boy clothes. That is to be expected. Don’t worry – you will find great items for boys, too.
All items sold at Rhea Lana sales are to be clean and in good condition before they are sold. Many of the items have only been used a few times before a child grew out of it. Some items still include the original packaging and instructions. Some consigners will include information on each item that specifies the product and the original retail price. You can tell what a deal you are getting!
We suggest expectant moms shop at, at least, one consignment sale before they buy new items. We know there are certain items you want to be new. However, check out the sales for toys and other newborn items. You will be amazed at the quality and condition of the items.
Need to Know Before You Go:
We suggest you go on one of the first-sale days if you need a specific item or have a list of “must haves”. It is first-come-first-serve. There are, usually, multiple of toys and books, but the hot items move fast. Seasoned consignment shoppers arrive early because they know they will find quality items and great prices. The lines can be long and the store will be crowded. Be prepared to wait in line. Rhea Lana has multiple checkout lanes, but there might still be a wait. That is to be expected with the amount of shoppers. Bring a book or something to entertain yourself while you wait.
Before you leave the house, take stock of what you need. It is very easy to become overwhelmed at the amount of stuff and people at the sale. Check shoe sizes and make a list of clothing items you will need for this season and the next. Also, think about the toys your child needs and will be growing into. They have toys for all ages. Stock up on toys your child will be using in a few months or years.
At the sale, be sure to check items larger than the sizes you need. Since some of the clothes are gently used, they have been washed and may run small.
Donations
Some items are marked for donation after the sale is over. Rhea Lana has partnered with Midwest Foster Care and Adoption to donate items.
Insider Tips
- If possible, leave your children at home. The sale can be overwhelming and has many exciting toys. They might be tempted to play with all of them! If you have to bring them, load up on snacks and toys to keep them occupied. Also, bring a smaller stroller – there is not much room to maneuver a large one.
- Bring bags or laundry baskets to hold all of the items you find. The sale does have a limited amount of tubs for shoppers to use while they are in the store, but you’ll want something to take it home in! Some moms bring empty strollers to haul their finds.
- Come early – it will be crowded, but you will have the best selection.
- Make a list of what you need – that way you will get all the things you need and other great finds you never knew you wanted!
- Come back on another day. You might see something you missed! Also, you will get great deals on the last 3 days of the sale.
