Local thrift store is no longer accepting children's items

[Lavender2Lace]

Went to one of several local thrift stores today looking for collectibles and they have a handout for their customers about this law and that they will no longer accept children's items. I spoke with the lady there and she was so upset by this law and said that in this economy, she sees many people who cannot afford new for their children and have to buy in the thrift store, and she doesn't know what they are going to do.

I didn't have a long discussion with her and didn't tell her anything about what has gone on.

It made me sad.

[Former_Member]

Very sad, what will those families do?

[Former_Member]

its completely insane

[Former_Member]

That's really horrible.

[Former_Member]

same here..it is so sad :(

[Former_Member]

That is sad. Perhaps those who support this law would like to provide clothing and necessities for these children?

[Former_Member]

Why didn't you tell her anything?

[Former_Member]

I thought there was a provision in the law that exempted re sale shops.

[Former_Member]

Last time I went to the thrift store they had about 10 teenagers quickly boxing up all toys and children's clothing :(

[Former_Member]

beads- no there isn't. they have been told that the testing standards don't apply to them, but they still carry the liability if they accidentally sell a non-compliant item.

they were already required to check against recall lists, but not they will even be responsible for items which were not previously known to contain lead or phthalates.

this sucks.

[Former_Member]

Yes, we are finding the same thing when we have items to donate...I hope those sanctimonious creeps who pushed this law and are still pushing it need help some day.

[Former_Member]

My husband went to donate baby clothes to our local thrift store and the girl at the counter rolled her eyes and said, "Not more children's clothes!" Now it makes sense...just more stuff for her to box up and send to the dump.

[KeysAndMemories]

Political Brilliance strikes again! I guess they want me to just throw my gently used kids things in the trash now?

[Former_Member]

what sucks, i just cleaned out the kids room, and my shed, and a whole bunch of toys and clothing are sitting here and i don't know what i should do... try to donate them? try to sell them on ecrater? i don't know... i hate to dump it all, it's kind of a lot.

[studiostebbylee]

This also is happening in my local little thrift that I take things to.
The owner is very upset.
She's been told she is exempted..
But it's a stupid cryin shame.

[Former_Member]

What do those families do?
Maybe the FIRST thing for them to do is what I've already done, write & call Senators and Congress persons.

[Former_Member]

It has nothing to do with the law, but hook up with your local Freecycle. (http://www.freecycle.org) They have groups ALL OVER the country. Pass the word...since thrift shops can't or won't carry kids stuff after this fiasco, Freecycle may be a great thing for people who need help clothing their kids and people who have gently used kids stuff to get rid of.

(Freecycle is not just for kids' stuff, incidentally!)

[Former_Member]

Link didn't activate. Hrmph.

http://www.freecycle.org

[KeysAndMemories]

Maybe I should box everything up and mail it to some stupid politician who thought this was a good idea- then they can deal with it- of course they probably will just have some intern take care of it but I like the idea of boxes and boxes of stuff flooding their office.

[Former_Member]

I haven't checked our thrift stores here yet but they are probably the same.

People count on them so they can cloth their children and no toys? That is absolutely awful.

[sparetimecrafts]

I went to the Goodwill the other day, and not one toy in sight.
My little girl keep walking around looking for the toys and nothing.
What am I going to do with all the toys she out grows. I hate to throw fisher price in the landfill!!!!!

[Former_Member]

I went thrifting today (SF California)...all were still full of kids items.

[Former_Member]

Last week I went to a children's consignment shop that was closing. When I expressed my sadness, the owner said she made the decision because of the new law and once the liquidation started there wasn't any turning back for her. Too bad because she had a wonderful shop.

[Former_Member]

I remember when I had my first child. We didn't have money for anything. My husband and I worked all of the time. We never saw each other. I don't know what we would have done if someone hadn't helped us w/ baby items. I can't tell you how much it hurts not to be able to get a christmas present for your child. It may be more difficult to get your items to someone who needs them, but don't throw them away when a family can benefit.

[Former_Member]

My local kids re-sale shop thinks the law doesn't affect her at all, she thinks she is exempt from all liability..
All of local re-sale shops just don't know...