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Bundles of kids clothes are one of the cheapest ways to dress a growing child: 20 to 40 pieces in one size, often for less than one new outfit. The trick is asking for the right photos, knowing the Dutch sizes and paying per piece, not per bag.
Dutch kids sizes are based on height in centimetres: 50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104, 110, 116 and up in steps of six. Roughly, 56 fits a newborn, 74 fits around six to nine months, 86 a toddler of one and a half, 98 to 104 a three to four year old. Brands differ, so if your child is between sizes, buy the larger one.
Bundles are often split by gender and season: 'jongenskleding maat 104 winter' or 'meisjes zomerpakket maat 92'. Searching the exact size number gets far better results than 'kids clothes'.
For everyday brands like HEMA, Zeeman, C&A, H&M, Lidl and Primark, think about EUR 0.50-1.50 per piece in good condition. Better brands such as Name it, Noppies, Tumble 'n Dry, Vingino, Z8, Petit Bateau and Mini Rodini sell for more, and individual items from Scandinavian brands can hold close to half their new price.
Count the pieces in the photos and divide. A bag of 30 items for EUR 25 is fair; 10 items for EUR 25 only makes sense if they are good brands or coats.
The common problems are pilling (pluizen), faded colours from many washes, stains on the front of tops, and worn knees. Baby bodies and sleepsuits are usually fine because babies outgrow them before they wear out. Toddler trousers and school-age jeans are the opposite: they often come with knee holes.
Smell matters. Clothes from a smoking household or a damp attic need several washes and do not always recover. Ask, and if you pick up, open the bag before you pay.
Kids outgrow a size in three to six months, so think of a bundle as something you rent. Keep the better items clean and together, and you can sell the same bundle on in the next size down for close to what you paid. Many parents swap with one or two families nearby: you buy their size 92, they buy your size 86.
Bundles are light and are often sent by post, which widens your choice. Shipping a bag costs a few euros, so include that in the per-piece math. Use Marktplaats' own payment and shipping options rather than paying a stranger by bank transfer for an item that has not been sent.
Picking up lets you check the bag and skip the shipping cost. Sellers who live nearby often have the next size too, so ask.
Shoes are the exception. Children's feet mould to the shoe, and a worn pair can push a new foot into the wrong shape. Lightly used party shoes or wellies are fine, but daily shoes are better new. Underwear and socks are also usually bought new.
For winter, a used snowsuit or coat is one of the best deals. If you want a specific set, such as winter clothes size 104 for a boy, mostly HEMA or Name it, at least 20 pieces and within cycling distance, vindje.com can read the listing descriptions and drop bundles in other sizes.
| Item | Typical asking price |
|---|---|
| Baby bundle size 56-68, 30-40 pieces, mixed brands | EUR 15-35 |
| Toddler bundle size 86-98, 20-30 pieces | EUR 15-35 |
| School-age bundle size 116-140, 15-25 pieces | EUR 15-40 |
| Better brand items (Tumble 'n Dry, Vingino, Name it) | EUR 2-8 per piece |
| Winter coat or snowsuit | EUR 5-30 |
Rough Marktplaats asking prices in the Netherlands. Condition, age and season move them a lot.
Describe what you want in your own words and vindje.com searches Marktplaats in Dutch, then reads every listing and keeps only the real matches. For example:
Boys winter clothes bundle size 104, at least 20 pieces, HEMA or Name it, no stains, under 30 euro, within 10 kmSearch Marktplaats like this
Usually size 80, sometimes 74 or 86 depending on the child and the brand.
For everyday brands, about EUR 0.50-1.50 per piece in good condition. Better brands and coats are worth more.
Yes. Wash everything before use, and check small buttons and decorations are firmly attached.
For daily wear it is better to buy new, since shoes take the shape of the previous child's feet. Wellies and party shoes are fine used.