answer:Consignment stores and the like, garage sales etc. You can get excellent quality baby and kids clothing in great condition that is technically used. I buy waaaay ahead in size for my two kids. I wash everything and store them in plastic boxes pre-sorted by size and kid. I have gotten very picky and only buy stuff that is very inexpensive and in great condition. I also tend to stick to certain brands that hold up better (The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Lands End, LLBean, etc.). I have saved hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars.