But on Monday afternoon, she left the Newton Centre store with only three items. Wechsler said she was “blindsided” by the e-mail and has visited both locations in an attempt to retrieve her unsold clothing. Johanna Wechsler, a psychotherapist in Cambridge, said she’s been selling clothing at 2nd Time Around for more than 15 years and consigns over 30 items a month at the Cambridge and Newton Centre locations, including Diane von Furstenberg dresses, Fendi bags, and other labels such as Chloe, Chanel, and Tory Burch. “Our hands are so tied right now,” she said. And they’ve been dealing with irate customers. She said sales clerks have been calling top consignors to pick up their items.
“The downsizing wasn’t scaring me at all I just assumed it was part of the business,” said one longtime employee, who asked not to be identified because she was not authorized to speak for the company. Attempts to contact company headquarters on Monday were unsuccessful.
Customers were alerted on Wednesday by e-mail. He has been referring all customers to New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs.Įmployees in Greater Boston said they were stunned to learn last Tuesday that the company was shutting down and they’d lose their jobs. is padlocked after the company was “legally evicted last week due to nonpayment” of rent, according to Eric Nelson, the building’s landlord. A reminder that as of November 2022, clothing and other textiles are no longer allowed in the regular trash.2nd Time Around had three locations on Newbury Street, but closed two of the stores earlier this year. You can also schedule a curbside pickup schedule a curbside pickup through the Helpsy website. as long as it’s clean and dry) can be donated at one of the many blue HELPSY bins located at most Newton schools, and at the Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave). Consignment stores like Revolve, Finer Consigner, and Plato’s Closet (for teens and young adults) will take higher quality items, or try selling them on Poshmark if you have time and patience.Ĭlothing and textiles in any condition (ripped, stained, etc.Cradles to Crayons (baby and children’s clothes).For clothing in good condition or like new, here are a few places they can be brought: If you have a big ticket item that you’d like to sell instead of donate, like a stroller or infant swing, they can be sold on Facebook marketplace or in local Facebook parent groups (use your best judgment when making sales and meeting people in person, of course).Ĭlothing : Styles change, clothes no longer fit, or maybe a stain has ruined your favorite shirt. Storytime Crafts in Needham collects books and toys to distribute to nonprofits and schools ( list of accepted items)Īnother great option is to donate them to another family by joining your local Buy Nothing group on Facebook.
It can be difficult to find places that will take used toys, but as long as they are in good condition or like new, they can be donated at the following places: Toys and Baby Gear : The amount of toys babies and children accumulate can really add up, and they go through them quickly. Most of us would prefer to find new homes for our things instead of throwing them away, but it can be time consuming trying to figure out where to donate (or sell) them. We all have items in our home that are still perfectly good, but are no longer needed or wanted. Zero Waste: Where to Donate Your Used (But Still Good) Toys, Clothes, and Other Household Items
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