Looking for Fisher Price Toys?

Well, we have them!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?category=43

We are gearing up for a busy Holiday Season and have been busy stocking up on those must have Hot Toys for the year.

As always, we offer FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $100 in the contigious United States.

Baby Einstein DVD Refunds

If you are a parent who has purchased a Baby Einstein DVD between June 5, 2004 and September 4, 2009 Walt Disney is offering a refund if you are not completely satisfied after using them.

Limited time to apply beginning on September 4, 2009 and ending on March 4, 2010 http://babyeinstein.com/parentsguide/satisfaction/upgrade_us.html

Are you looking for the HOTTEST Christmas toy and can't find them?

If so, never fear because WE HAVE THEM!

That's right, we have the Hard to Find Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters in stock and ready to ship! We also have the accessories to make owning one of these cute and furry critters all the more fun for your little one! Check out the link and get yours TODAY while they last!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?category=108#

We have Little Tikes Toys!

We have in stock some of those favorite Little Tikes toys just for your toddler. Check them out!

We still offer Free Standard Shipping to the 48 contigious United States only for order totaling over $100.

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com

Looking for the Go Go Pets Hamsters??

Well, we have them.

In stock now is a small selection of the hamsters and accessories. Here's your chance on getting one of the Newest and Hottest kids toys right now! And as always, Standard Shipping is Free to the contigious 48 United States on orders over $100.

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?item=1287&ret=index.php

Fancy Nancy Backpacks NOW in Stock

We have just added Fancy Nancy backpacks and lunch boxes to our growing inventory! Check it out and get yours today before they are sold out.

Also, we are offering FREE SHIPPING on orders totalling over $75 until 8/1/09 so HURRY!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com

School Shopping Yet?

School is just around the corner and we have stocked up on your favorite character backpacks and lunch boxes!

Check us out and take advantage of our sale going on right now until 8/1/09!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?category=83

Save 10% on Orders over $75!

Save 10% on Orders over $75 until 8/1/09!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com

We now accept all forms of Credit Cards, PayPal and Google Checkout!

The dog days of summer are here...

And we have what you need to make them go by faster by keeping the kids busy!

Check us out! We just may have what you didn't know you were looking for!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com

We add new items daily so make sure to bookmark us for later.

Going on a trip this summer?

If you are going on a trip this summer with kids you know how important it is to keep them busy. The Fisher Price Kid Tough DVD player is just what you need to keep them quiet when you need some peace. It's built JUST for kids so it can take the bangs, bumps and drops that sometimes happens when kids get ahold of things. They come in either Blue or Pink too!

Check it out!

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?item=1053&catid=43&ret=catalog.php%3Fpage%3D3%26category%3D43

Who wants to be a fireman??

Kids will love this inflatable fire station from Little Tikes!

• This fire station inflates in under a minute and provides hours of role play fun
  
• Puncture resistant material
  
• Heavy duty blower provides continuous airflow
  
• Includes heavy duty blower, stakes and repair kit
  
• Safe for both indoor and outdoor use

Getting a head start for school?

If you are a family with a Leapfrog Leappad system or the Leapster system here is an idea to help your soon to be Kindergartener get ready for school!

LeapFrog LeapPad Smart Guide for Kindergarten: http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?item=790&ret=index.php

Or the

Leapster Kindergarten game cartridge:

http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?item=627&catid=33&ret=catalog.php%3Fpage%3D2%26category%3D33

What's that in your pool???

Are you looking for some fun this summer? How about your own little shark? Kids will love this swimming set that makes pool time fun! Includes a mask with goggles and shark fin, fins and webbed gloves. Check it out! http://www.kidsplacefortoys.com/catalog.php?item=950&ret=index.php

Oh the joys....

of selling toys online. Cutthroat business I must say but I'm stilling having fun doing it. But I've been researching businesses and looking at maybe getting into something different later on down the road. I'd like to have my third bedroom back, maybe turn it into a home gym or something lol.

Save 10% on Orders over $75!

Cool Summer Toy....

Now wouldn't your kids love to have this to play in, especially if they are a fire fighter nut?

We are now accepting Amazon Payments as well!

It's our mission to offer you an easy and safe way to shop online and we're happy to let you know that we now accept Amazon Payments. When you're ready to checkout, simply click on the Amazon Payments button and enter your Amazon.com email address and password. You'll easily and quickly access your account information from Amazon.com and return to our site to complete your purchase. Amazon Payments makes it easier to purchase at Kids Place For Toys. Just look for the Amazon Payments button and then log in with your Amazon.com email address and password.

When you pay with Amazon Payments, you're protected by Amazon's A-to-z Guarantee buyer protection program. We hope you take advantage of this new payment option and thank you for your continued business.

We now accept Google Payments!

For ease of shopping, we have now added Google Checkout to those of you looking for another way to pay besides using Paypal. I know that there are some out there leary of PayPal so we have been looking into other ways of accepting payments to make shopping on our site easier. Stay tuned....we will also be adding Amazon Payments in the near Future!

Nice to see you...

I have been busy updating my website and adding a lot of toys. Right now I am offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $75! So, feel free to take a look and order now before it's too late! If there is something in particular your are looking for and don't see it, let me know. I'll see if I can find it for you. Just email me at kidsplacefortoys@bellsouth.net

Toys, Toys, Toys

As we get closer to the holidays, I am trying to plan ahead with how to run things while selling on eBay, Amazon and my website. This is my third year selling on eBay but my first on Amazon and my Website. I have been asked by some other sellers if I had a "list" of things that need to be done, or even how do I know what to sell at Christmas. My first answer is "I don't know what will be selling at Christmas until 3 weeks before Christmas". And even what may be hot right now may not be 2 days from now. It's ever changing on ebay so it's important to understand this so you don't drive yourself crazy driving all over the place looking for something that has lost profit. This is the honest truth!!

From now until around the end of November sales will steadily pick up...After December 1st, watch out and hold on to your butt because it's a WILD ride until December 23rd lol.

As for a list of how you can prepare ahead of time, here are some things off of the top of my head. As things progress, I'll come back and add to this to help you try to stay sane:)

- Order your shipping supplies NOW, especially if you order from the USPS. They will run out by Nov 30th, guaranteed. Stock up on tape, paper, labels, business cards, box cutters (there is a cool one you can buy from Lowes), TONS of newspaper and bubble wrap, large polymailers, and brown kraft paper. Most of these things can be found in bulk from you local Sam's Club, Walmart, BJ's or Costco or even eBay. (I will usually buy an extra "something" while I'm out shopping so that it's not a large cash outlay at one time.)

- Have cash available and/or a NO INTEREST credit card to use to purchase your toys on. I can not stress enough about how very easy it is to get into debt when using the credit card, so cash is a good choice if you are not structured enough to pay off the credit card right away.

- Stock up on food, make casseroles etc and freeze them starting around November so you have ready made meals and don't have to resort to fast food. Seriously, my first season selling that was all my daughter and I ate:( It got old real fast. I know some sellers will use places like http://www.supersuppers.com/ that are the meal planning places you go into and premake the meals to freeze for a month at a time. Make it a party and invite some friends to go with you.

- Hire a helper to help take pictures, do listings, watch the kids, stick a load of laundry in, pack up boxes for shipping etc. You can easily find a teenager to come in and help you a couple of hours a day and they love the extra cash:)

- Plan your holiday routine now. Shop for your friends and family now while you are not rushed, tired, cranky and hungry. Put up your holiday decorations EARLY, probably before Thanksgiving. Also, decide HOW you are wanting to spend the holiday with your family. Just the immediate family on a certain day, Family on one day etc. This way you can plan around it so that it sounds like FUN and NOT an obligation to you when the time comes.

This is all that I can think of right now...I know as time goes on I'll have more so be sure to mark this so that you'll be able to come back and read it. Also, if you all have any comments or suggestions, PLEASE make them, I'd love to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Michele

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