Ah, smell that? Spring is in the air! It’s time to pack up those bulky winter coats and make room for your springtime wardrobe.
Around this time each year, I always end up with a giant pile of things that no longer “spark joy” in my life, and instead of throwing them away or giving them to ayi knowing that she’ll never wear my skin-tight lace ball gown or sky-high stilettos out but is too polite to turn them down, there are much better options for finding a new home for used things.
Sell them in one of Beijing’s many secondhand WeChat groups.
Clothes-shoes for kids
This group is as straightforward as its name. If you’re only looking to buy some kids’ clothes and shoes, this is the group to join.
Add WeChat ID: Wilhelmina87 to join.
Maternity, Newborn Buy & Sell CN
This group is for all your baby gadgets. There’s everything from clothes to books and toys that have been outgrown by kids.
Add WeChat ID: fukai2504 to join.
KID Stuff: Buy, sell, swap. BJ
There’s everything from kids’ clothes and toys to furniture here.
Add WeChat ID: lilin_ChinaDe to join.
Now, if you can’t be bothered with taking photos of all the items, sending them in the groups, talking to people, and arranging kuaidi pick-up, let’s not forget about Roundabout! Beijing’s favorite thrift store! Roundabout is essentially a giant warehouse-like store filled with all sorts of donated items. It’s the perfect place to donate home goods, vases, clothes, or any other gently used items. All proceeds from the store go to local charities. You can read more about their charitable partners at http://www.roundaboutchina.com/ and arrange to have your items picked up by scanning the QR code below!
When you shop at Roundabout, your money goes to charity and medical cases that they’re currently supporting. To find out more information about Roundabout, follow them on WeChat.
Find it:
Cathay View Plaza, 2 Xiangjiang Bei Lu, Shunyi District
顺义区香江北路2号
Tel: 137 1877 7761 (English), 137 1805 3814 (Chinese only)
What CAN You Donate to Roundabout?
- Daily necessities: working electronic products, washed clothes, kitchen supplies, bags, shoes, hats, all sorts of furniture, storage supplies, bedding, electric heating lamps, etc.
- Children’s equipment: child car seats and strollers, puzzles, toys, and games.
- Outdoor sports equipment: bicycles, helmets, swimming equipment, ski equipment, etc.
- Jewelry: jewelry, crafts, interior decorations, ornaments, works of art.
- Other: fitness equipment, animal products (non-perishable), gardening equipment, outdoor furniture, etc.
Things Roundabout Won’t Accept:
- Broken daily necessities. Please make sure all electronic donations are in working condition. Damaged furniture or furniture with missing parts, old phones, tablets, and other such items aren’t accepted.
- Clothing: underwear, socks, pajamas, and other personalized items that are not brand new.
- Stationery: back issues of magazines, exercise books, school textbooks, advertising albums, non-book accessories, damaged or stained toys.
- Children’s equipment: dirty or old child seats, puzzles, and games that are missing parts.
- Outdoor sports equipment: anything that cannot be properly used or is incomplete.
- Jewelry: incomplete jewelry.
- Other: things that aren’t meant to be reused or are damaged.
Images: Roundabout, Bing, Pexels
