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used goods is out; resale bargain hunting is in. According to the Association of Resale Professionals, or NARTS, the re- sale industry is one of the only recession-proof segments of retailing. When the economy weakens, resale not only survives but grows. Instead of dis- carding unwanted items, consumers are donating them to non-profit thrift shops for tax deductions or selling them through resale stores to earn cash. “It’s difficult to know that you’re flourishing because of a down economy,” said NARTS Ex- ecutive Director Adele Meyer. “The win-win for consumers is it’s a way to make money and save money.” Mount Pleasant shoppers have an abundance of options for resale shopping, including thrift and consignment shops. Most consignment shops offer gently used, upscale items in pristine condition. Sellers earn a percentage of the selling price.
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T IS AN INTERESTING TIME TO BE A CONSUMER. Newspapers and TV networks regularly push headlines about a deflated economy. Yet as so many Americans struggle, prices for goods continue to rise. For that reason, the slogan, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is not only a mantra but a battle cry for individuals and families. Te negative undertone of wearing used clothes and decorating with
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Br idget pauses whi le e xplor ing ant ique s a t Page’s Thieves Market. She is wear ing a comfor table whi te
but ton-down long-sleeve blouse, k ha k i pant s and j ewe l r y f rom Cons igning Women & Men.
She drapes a vintage l ime green and silver, plaid-patterned bl a z e r ove r her arm.
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