Rhea Lana's Presents Sioux City's New Kids' Consignment Event!

***UPDATED to include Spring 2023 event details!***

This post is sponsored by Rhea Lana's of Siouxland 

Have you ever seen the meme about it being customary for Midwesterners to explain, upon being complimented on an article of clothing, that they acquired it at a significant discount? Well, it's funny because it's true! Here in Siouxland, we know the value of hand-me-downs and how buying used items can save money and reduce waste. And Rhea Lana's plays into that perfectly! Here's how:

What is Rhea Lana's?

Rhea Lana is a children's consignment chain known for their high standards and guided by the saying "Moms helping Moms". That means community members can resell their used items there, and then Rhea Lana's pays the person who brought in the items (about 65 % if you label, price, and drop-off your items yourself, or 35% if you use Rhea Lana's VIP service to have your items picked up, labeled, and priced for you!). For shoppers, it means getting quality used children's items at a significant discount (about 60-90% off!) compared to buying new, and knowing that they will be clean, in-style, and in good condition. After the event, remaining items can be picked up by sellers along with their money or donated if buyers choose that option. Siouxland Rhea Lana's is also opening their doors to foster families in our area to choose before the clothes are donated!

When will Rhea Lana's of Siouxland be open?

Rhea Lana's isn't a traditional store that is open 360ish days a year. Instead, they hold seasonal shopping events lasting about a week, twice a year. Before the sale opens, there is time for consigners to bring in their items and for Rhea Lana's staff to get the sale set up. Then, VIPs and sellers get early access to the sale, and then it will be opened to the general public for about a week.

The first event at Rhea Lana's of Siouxland held was the fall/winter 2019 event, and now they're back with another great sale!

The spring/summer 2023 event is being held from March 27th through 31st, with exclusive shopping times starting on March 23rd for those with platinum, gold, or silver tickets, and for consignors. There are also special shopping times on the 24th and 25th for healthcare heroes, military, moms-to-be, and teachers! And each ticket to the special access events covers two people, so you can bring your fave shopping buddy with you!

 Then starting Monday, March 26th, 2022, the sale will be open to the public!

Where is Rhea Lana's of Siouxland?

Rhea Lana's of Siouxland Spring/Summer 2023 sale will be held in the historic Aalfs Building at 1005 4th Street in downtown Sioux City. There is free parking behind the Aalfs Building, plus metered street parking available nearby. The downtown Sioux City metered parking is free after 5pm on weekdays and all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

What kinds of things can you buy at Rhea Lana's?

The next shopping event at Rhea Lana's in Sioux City will be the fall/winter shopping event, and some of the items you'll be able to sell or buy at that event include:

• Spring and summer clothes for kids & babies
• Swimsuits for kids & babies
• Spring and summer footwear for kids & babies
• Spring and summer maternity clothing
• Toys
• Baby gear like strollers, playpens, and carriers
• Kids bedding
• And much more!

How can you be a seller at Rhea Lana's?

To be a seller at the Rhea Lana's of Siouxland fall/winter 2022 event:

• Sign up on the Rhea Lana's website and/or using the Rhea Lana's app
• Prepare your items (they have great detailed instructions on selecting items, labeling and pricing them, and logging them into the Rhea Lana's system!)
• Bring your items in
• Let Rhea Lana's do the work of selling your items
• Pick up your check!

There is also a VIP selling option. With the VIP program, Rhea Lana's staff will pick up your items, sort them, label, them, price them, and log them into the system. All you do is hand them your items, wait about a week, and then get paid! With the VIP program, you get 35% of the price of your items and Rhea Lana's gets 65%, and you basically don't have to do anything but give them your old things and wait for your check!

For more info:

To find out more about Rhea Lana's of Siouxland, you can visit the Rhea Lana's of Siouxland website or connect with them on Facebook or Instagram. Whether you're interested in selling, buying, or both, I think you'll be impressed with the organization, customer service, and quality standards of Rhea Lana's!