Wondering what your kids’ outgrown toys are actually worth? Here’s the honest answer, with our full payout table — no “it depends” hand-waving.
How do Toycycle payouts work?
Toycycle is a toy consignment service: we list, store, photograph, and sell your items, and you earn a percentage of the sale price when each item sells. The percentage depends on the item’s selling price — higher-value items earn you a larger share.
You get paid in cash (via PayPal or Venmo) or store credit, which pays 10% more on every tier. You can request a payout at any time.
What is Toycycle’s payout scale?
Rates are per item, based on what it sells for:
| Item sells for | Cash payout | Store credit (+10%) |
|---|---|---|
| $300+ | 75% | 85% |
| $200–$300 | 70% | 80% |
| $100–$200 | 50% | 60% |
| $50–$100 | 40% | 50% |
| $30–$50 | 30% | 40% |
| $15–$30 | 20% | 30% |
| Under $15 | 10% | 20% |
Items priced under $15 are accepted, but they earn the lowest tier — so a box of higher-value toys will always out-earn a box of small stocking stuffers.
What toys earn the most?
The best returns come from toys that hold their value in the resale market:
- Premium approved brands — think Lovevery, Grimm’s, PlanToys, American Girl, Playmobil, Brio, KiwiCo, Jellycat, Tonies
- Complete sets — all pieces and parts present, ideally with instructions
- Excellent condition — no significant scuffs, scratches, tears, or chips; clean and ready for a new family
A Lovevery Play Kit or a large Grimm’s set that sells for $100–$200 pays you 50% in cash (60% in credit). A single higher-value item beats a pile of small ones — both for your payout and your time.
Which brands does Toycycle accept?
We curate a specific list of approved brands, currently including American Girl, Brio, Disney, Fat Brain Toys, Grimm’s, Jellycat, KiwiCo, Lalo, Learning Resources, Lovevery, PlanToys, Playmobil, Squishmallows, and Tonies — see the full, current list on the Sell page. Items outside the approved list can’t be accepted right now (we update the list periodically). Our focus today is primarily toys — we don’t take large baby gear.
How and when do I get paid?
Your items are listed within 1–2 weeks of arriving at our warehouse, and most sell within 30–60 days; anything unsold gets marked down over time, and items still unsold after 180 days are donated to local non-profits that support families in need. Payouts are yours to request at any time — cash via PayPal or Venmo, or store credit with the 10% bonus. Full details in our Seller FAQ.
What does it cost?
A $5 box label fee (your prepaid USPS shipping label) is deducted from your first payout. If a box contains excessive items we can’t accept, a $10–$25 disposal fee applies — so check your brands against the approved list before packing.
How do I start selling?
Three ways, depending on how much you’re sending:
- Cleanout Box — best for 10–15 approved-brand items; request a prepaid label and ship from anywhere in the continental US.
- Curbside pickup — best for big stashes of 20+ items, in the San Francisco East Bay.
- Drop-off — at our Hayward, CA warehouse, Monday–Friday 9am–3pm, by appointment.
New to consigning? Start with one box — we’ll review it and share feedback before you send more.
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