Thrifty Mommy » resale http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:39:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 We finally sold them! http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/we-finally-sold-them/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/we-finally-sold-them/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:59:34 +0000 kellys http://www.thriftymommy.com/?p=3447 Post from: Thrifty Mommy

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We redid our kitchen 4 years ago and have had the cabinets from our old kitchen sitting in our garage ever since.  I finally got tired of them sitting there and put them on Craig’s List yesterday.  I got 10 emails in less than an hour and I now have a check in my hand!  I even got what I was asking for them.  They didn’t even haggle the price.  I posted the listing exactly 24 hours ago.  I am SO HAPPY! Now we can use the money to fix up our next project to sell.

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/we-finally-sold-them/feed/ 4 The new CPSIA act http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/the-new-cpsia-act/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/the-new-cpsia-act/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:06:45 +0000 kellys http://www.thriftymommy.com/?p=3415 Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> AS you all know, I love my resales shops.  Mom of 14 asked me if I thought the new CPSIA Act that was signed into law last year by President Bush that would require any toy sold to be tested for lead, among other things, would affect my resale shop.  Funny she should ask that as I just recently got an announcement from my local shop dealing with just that very thing.

Dear Valued Customer,

As you may have heard in the news or through online blogs, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (H.R. 4040) was signed into law in August 2008.  This act is referred to as the CPSIA.  To view the Act, click here. In summary, beginning February 10, 2009 all children’s products that are sold must not exceed a specified lead content.  What this potentially means is —- may not be able to buy and sell untested merchandise!

The law is very vague as to how OR if it applies to resale retailers like —-. We are working diligently with associations and legal council to ensure we can continue to provide a place for you to buy & sell gently used kids stuff. We know it is important for you to be able to recycle your gently used toys and clothing as well as to buy low-cost, high quality items that you can currently find at our store.

With Congress back in session this week, it provides us with an opportunity to communicate concerns about this law to the respective Senators and Representatives.  The timing is perfect for us to raise our voices!  If you want to alert your congressmen about your concerns click here, we have created a template that you may use if you so choose.  To find your respective elected officials, go to www.congress.org.  Under “My Elected Officials”, simply type in your zip code.

We will keep you posted as we learn more about the affect of CPSIA on our business. Thank you for your time,

I am looking at this 2 ways, I love buying and selling at my local resale shop, but I also want to know that they toys I buy are safe for my kids.  So I am happy that this will make sure my kids are safe.  I have been a little leary of buying ANYTHING these days and was happy to hear about the new law.  Life should be interesting soon.

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