OK, so I don't usually post my views on politics or government issues. I have other priorities in life. But when my other priorities in life collide with Big Government, I have a bone to pick.
Consignment Store Shoppers, read and weap.
So I'm watching the big game tonight with friends and another fellow mommy and savvy consignment shopper is asking what I think about this "Bankruptcy" law going into effect Feb 10...the law about lead paint testing. I guess I've been living under a snow pit for too long and haven't been paying attention, or I've been out Goodwill shopping and haven't been reading the news: Buying clothing and toys is about to get a whole lot more complicated and expensive, depending on the interpretation of this new law.
I am a consignment store momma and actually enjoy sifting the racks of Goodwill for a good clothing bargain. Two weeks ago at Goodwill I found 4 pairs of Gymboree pants from last season (barely worn) and a Gymboree button down shirt from last Christmas all for less than $5 each. It doesn't get any better than that. Cute and cheap is my kind of shopping.
So I'm not sure if consignment stores are all about to have to chunk all of their clothing, but with the frailty of the economy this would be a horrible nail to put into the coffin of the children's consignment clothing store business.
The next time I want the government's opinion on my son's clothing I will ask you, thank you very much. Until then, mind your own business and fix problems that really need fixing!!
2 comments:
Yes, this new law is causing havic for a lot of small business owners and crafters too. Quite a few Etsy shops are going to have to close down. Did you write your congress person? You can read more here: http://coolmompicks.com/savehandmade/
OH, it looks like your thrift store shopping for clothes will be ok: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html
"Sellers of used children’s products, such as thrift stores and consignment stores, are not required to certify that those products meet the new lead limits, phthalates standard or new toy standards."
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