The Kids Exchange is located at the NC State Fairground in Raleigh NC: Jim Graham Building. Click here to enter the NC State Fairgrounds website for detailed directions.

http://www.ncstatefair.org/directions.htm

Shoppers have several options for buying:   Work Exchangers shop 1st,  Sellers shop 2nd and the General Public shops 3rd.

SHOP 1st:

WORK EXCHANGERS PRIVATE SALE: Wednesday  1pm -8pm

 Work Exchangers DO NOT have to be Sellers. Anyone can work with the Kids Exchange and SHOP 1ST! We invite you to work a (5) hour shift during the week of the Sale and join us. The Work Exchange Sale is Wednesday.

SUPER Work Exchangers: Work two  5 hour shifts of your choice or the one Sunday Night Sorting Shift: shop @ 1pm.

Regular Work Exchangers: Work one 5 hour shift: shop @ 3pm.

Recruiting Workers:  *Recruit a new sellers to sell with KX Consign and shop @ 5pm – 8pm (See Work & Shop 1st page for details)

 *All Work Exchangers are invited to shop 1/2 price (unless marked ‘full price’) on Saturday from 4:30pm – 8pm (Sellers @ 5pm).  Wrist band required. 

To sign-up as a Work Exchanger, please go to the ‘Work & Shop 1st’ page accessible at from the top menu bar. 

SHOP 2nd: SELLERS PRIVATE SALE: Thursday 9am – 8pm

We welcome you to SELL your gently used children’s items with the Kids Exchange and become a Seller. You make 2/3rd of your asking price and shop before the general public. Sellers receive (2) passes to the Private Seller’s Sale on Thursday, 9am – 8pm. To learn more about selling your items, click here. 

*All Sellers are invited to shop 1/2 price (unless marked ‘full price) on Saturday @ 5pm – 8pm.  Must wear day specific wrist band.

 SHOP 3RD: PUBLIC SHOPPING Kids Exchange is a FREE ADMISSION event on all days except Thursday night’s Kids Exchange Eve Sale which is $20 @ the door!

Thursday:  5pm-8pm $20

Friday: 9AM – 6PM  FREE ADMISSION

Saturday:  9AM – 4PM  FREE ADMISSION

Sunday:  9AM – 5PM   *HALF PRICE DAY!  All remaining items are ½ price unless otherwise marked.  FREE ADMISSION

Wednesday  Work Exchangers Only: SUPERS @ 1pm / Work Exchangers @ 3pm / Recruiters @ 5pm

Thursday:  Sellers Only Private Sale: 9am – 8pm

Thursday:  KIDS EXCHANGE EVE SALE!  5pm to 8pm:  Open to the Public w/ $20 admission.  Buy advanced tickets @ KXConsignment.com/shop

                            *** Free admission w/ Military ID during the KX-Eve Sale.   

Friday:  Open to the Public 9am – 6pm FREE ADMISSION  

Saturday: Open to the Public 9am – 4pm  

                      Work Exchangers 1/2 price Sale:  4:30pm – 6:30pm  

                       Sellers 1/2 price Sale:  5pm – 6:30pm 

Sunday: Open to the Public 9am – 5pm HALF PRICE DAY!   

Monday (after the Sale weekend):  Sellers pick up unsold items 10am – 1pm.

The Kids Exchange will have a limited number of shopping carts. We highly recommend bringing your own form of ‘wheels’. A great idea is to bring a tall trash can on wheels. They can be purchased inexpensively from Wal-Mart and can serve later as a true trash can. You may also consider bringing a wagon. Make your own wagon with a carpet dolly, a large cardboard box and a rope. You won’t believe all the bargains you will find at the Kids Exchange. Come prepared with a way to ‘tote’ them around. *Wear comfortable shoes*Bring cash for concessions or drink machines *Bring your own LARGE shopping bag or purchase an extra large IKEA shopping bag for $3 from the Welcome Desk *Shopping List: The Kids Exchange can be overwhelming when you see the HUGE selection of children’s items. It’s easy to forget what you needed to buy. Make a list before hand so that you don’t forget to bargain hunt for the items you really need. Remember that the Kids Exchange is a seasonal sale and will not come around again for another 6 months. Think ahead to what you will need for the next ½ year: birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, baby equipment, shoes to fit in 5 months, etc. Think ahead and save BIG!

The Kids Exchange is a free admission event (excluding only the ‘Kids Exchange Eve’ Sale on Thursday night).  We want you to enjoy your shopping experience. Come on out to the Kids Exchange and see what all the excitement is about! Pre-registration is required.  The link to register to shop will be on the home page of our website the week before the sale.  You will register to shop on your phone (with EventBrite) and show your confirmation page on your phone at the door for FREE admission.

Is there usually a line to get in the door each day? YES!  Should I wait in this line? DEPENDS….. If there is an item you just have to have, it may be worth waiting in line to get in and give yourself the best chance possible for buying that item. If you do not have any individual item in mind, your best bet is to let the line die down and enter the Sale 30 minutes after the doors have opened. There will always be plenty to go around. We’re always AMAZED at the amount of great items still for sale on the last day.

The Kids Exchange accepts Cash and all major credit cards (2.75% fee applies to credit cards).   We do not accept checks.  An ATM machine is located by the cashiers stations ($3 fee).  ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

If it’s for Kids, you name it and you can find it at the Kids Exchange! Below is just a sample of the great items you will find. You are shopping from thousands of  families’ unneeded items. Don’t miss this Event! Baby Equipment: highchairs, strollers, exersaucers, walkers, infant swings, mattresses, cribs, gliders, ottomans, baby gates, bouncy seats, car seats, booster seats, bath tubs, potties, diaper genies, nursing pumps & supplies, Johnny jump ups, infant shoes, infant clothing, bids, bottles, blankets, infant toys, gyms, crib linens, mobiles, and much more! Youth: clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, books, videos, electronic toys, dressers, bunk beds, storage bins, shelves, twin beds, artwork & room accessories, outdoor doll houses, kitchens, swing sets, basketball goals, bikes, electronic jeeps, cozy coupes, and much more!!

The Kids Exchange works hard to provide an efficient checkout experience.  At peak times, shoppers could experience a wait time of 30 minutes.  The line rarely last 1 hour and is not our norm. Our goal is to keep the checkout line moving at all times. There may be times when the wait is a little longer, but our goal is to stay within these perimeters. With a normal shopping crowd, your wait should be between 20– 30 minutes. You may want to bring a book to read during your wait and an activity sheet for the kids. Please know that 22 people at a time will be checking out and we keep the line moving at all times. From what we hear from our very satisfied parents: IT’S WORTH THE WAIT!

The Fairgrounds does provide onsite concessions and an onsite restaurant to take-a-load-off when needed.  You may want to pack a little cash to enjoy a hotdog, coke, bottle of water or a candy bar. There are also drink machines located in our lobby.

The Kids Exchange includes a Parent’s Fair area full of family friendly businesses. If you have a ‘non shopper’ tagging along, there will be lots for them to see and do while you are shopping. The Kids Exchange is also located within the NC State Fairgrounds. On the weekend, the Flea Market is a short walk away for any non shoppers in your group. If you would like to exhibit your business at the Kids Exchange by renting a vendor booth, please the ‘Exhibitors’ page of our website.