Whew!
After a few days of wondering just how the new Child Protection laws would affect those of us who use (and love) various children's resale venues, the CPSC has issued a press release clarifying their new requirements. The good news is...it appears that we're in no immediate danger! You can read the official report from the CPSC here.
The Spring Sale is most definitely still on and we're looking forward to seeing each one of you there. Thanks for your concern and support. You are much more than consignors and customers to us. You are friends and family, and we're thankful for each one of you.
~TAG
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Urgent message about new Children's resale legislation - and how you can help!
Have you heard about the new law?
In an attempt to protect our children from lead and other harmful chemicals, a bill has been passed that will make it illegal to sell used or handmade children's clothing, toys or equipment after Feb 10, 2009, unless they have been tested for these chemicals.
This will directly affect stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Once Upon a Child, Platos Closet and your favorite local consignment stores. Also, you'll see a big change take place on websites such as EBay, Craigslist and etsy. And let's not forget craft shows, consignment sales and even yard sales. Yes, friends, it will be against the law for you to sell your child's outgrown sleepers and strollers in your own driveway.
As a consignment sale owner, this is very disturbing.
As a mother, I'm enraged.
BUT GOD...He's bigger than this!!
Please contact your representatives today, and ask your friends to do likewise. The law will go into place Feb 10. I have no doubt the intentions were good. It's impact is just far too great.
Young families, just starting out, who have no choice but to rely on second hand items for their children will be affected.
Established & middle income families who rely on selling their children's outgrown items at yard sales and consignment stores to provide the money for next years clothing will be affected.
And, in a nation with a growing awareness of pollution and carbon footprints, let's take just a moment to think of what this will do to our landfills.
Please contact your representatives today. Let them know your thoughts on this matter. They need to hear it straight from us!
***To put a stop to rumors before they even begin, the CNC Spring Sale '09 is still on! Dates are set for the first week in March, with more details coming soon - so mark your calendars now! This system works and we're standing in faith that this law will be overturned or rewritten. We're moving forward as planned and are so thankful for our wonderful CNC Friends and Family.***
You can read the LA Times article on this law here.
And click this link to CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TODAY!! Let your voice be heard on this matter!
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In an attempt to protect our children from lead and other harmful chemicals, a bill has been passed that will make it illegal to sell used or handmade children's clothing, toys or equipment after Feb 10, 2009, unless they have been tested for these chemicals.
This will directly affect stores such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Once Upon a Child, Platos Closet and your favorite local consignment stores. Also, you'll see a big change take place on websites such as EBay, Craigslist and etsy. And let's not forget craft shows, consignment sales and even yard sales. Yes, friends, it will be against the law for you to sell your child's outgrown sleepers and strollers in your own driveway.
As a consignment sale owner, this is very disturbing.
As a mother, I'm enraged.
BUT GOD...He's bigger than this!!
Please contact your representatives today, and ask your friends to do likewise. The law will go into place Feb 10. I have no doubt the intentions were good. It's impact is just far too great.
Young families, just starting out, who have no choice but to rely on second hand items for their children will be affected.
Established & middle income families who rely on selling their children's outgrown items at yard sales and consignment stores to provide the money for next years clothing will be affected.
And, in a nation with a growing awareness of pollution and carbon footprints, let's take just a moment to think of what this will do to our landfills.
Please contact your representatives today. Let them know your thoughts on this matter. They need to hear it straight from us!
***To put a stop to rumors before they even begin, the CNC Spring Sale '09 is still on! Dates are set for the first week in March, with more details coming soon - so mark your calendars now! This system works and we're standing in faith that this law will be overturned or rewritten. We're moving forward as planned and are so thankful for our wonderful CNC Friends and Family.***
You can read the LA Times article on this law here.
And click this link to CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TODAY!! Let your voice be heard on this matter!
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