Here is another item that seems to really do well on eBay.  The Baby Einstein DVD Collection is a very popular seller.  Kids love it and getting it moved along on eBay works out great for both sets of parents.  It's a win/win situation.  Whether you are buying or selling, second hand Baby Einstein DVDs are a great item.


If you have kids, you know that no matter what you might say before you have them, it can be nice to have them sit still and watch something once in a while.  That isn't to say that you should ever use the TV as a babysitter, but it is nice to be able to actually sit down and eat a bowl of cereal without someone pulling at you or asking you to get something for five minutes.

I do have some experience with watching Baby Einsteins with my youngest child.  I personally don't find them all that entertaining, but he does sometimes, and they do try to introduce a bit of education into the show.  I'm all for the basic introduction to classical music too.  It is a nice break from the Disney Channel stuff the other two prefer to watch!

Seriously, I think the videos are a great idea.  It is important though to take the time to watch them with your kids and have some interaction with them.  I'm not saying that because of the whole electronic babysitter thing.  I'm saying it because kids grow up so fast, that you really shouldn't let yourself miss out on the fun of them being little.

If you are a seller, always consider picking up used dvds when you see them in collections.  Usually you can get them for a decent price if you find them at a yard sale (they go VERY quickly by the way) and then put them up for sale on eBay.  If you are looking to buy used dvds, well the same idea applies.   Popular ones get grabbed up in a heartbeat at yardsales.  You can still usually make out pretty well by getting them on eBay though.  There usually is not a drop off in quality when you buy used dvds, but just to be sure, ask the seller about that and ask if they have a return policy.  There are also a LOT of unopened Baby Einstein dvd collections that get listed on eBay.  I'm guessing that they are duplicated gifts from birthday parties and holidays.

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