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REcyclEd tREAsuREs Local consignment store rescued from closing By Linda Scott
sold at the store. “This is a great business and a wonderful service to the communiSpecial to the abington Suburban ty. This is the ultimate form of recycling and it is a win-win for everyone.” Children seem to grow quickly and A person looking to sell items at the the clothing they wear no longer fits. The store can call or stop in and ask for an apKids Quality consignment store, at 126 pointment. The owner will pay outright Depot St. in Clarks Summit, has an anprice for everything that is accepted. swer to the question of what to do with “I like meeting the customers and prothe clothing that is no longer needed, as well as where to find gently used clothing viding cheaper clothing for them,” said Dunleavy. “I go on eBay and get a general that does fit. It’s been a fixture in the area for years, idea of what is a fair price for the items. Then I go cheaper than that.” but it might have disappeared. “Clothes were reasonably priced and “The previous owner had the store sizes were accurately marked on racks,” for 14 years and then retired,” said new commented Derek Mahler on the store’s owner Trisha Dunleavy. “I took ownerFacebook page. “I will be a returning cusship in January. I’d come into the store and was a customer for many years. The tomer and I will definitely recommend this store to friends and family” store had the right fit for me and my “I am here a lot at the store and helpchildren’s schedules.” ing out,” said Susan Dunleavy Hoffman The store has an eclectic mix of items mother to the owner. “You meet many including clothing for infants to teens, nice people and someone new everyday. hand bags, shoes and boots, toys, games I enjoy interacting with the community and books, baby equipment, sports uniand socializing with them.” forms and cleats. May was a busy season The store will be holding a sale in for First Holy Communion and the store July for spring and summer clothing in offered several Communion dresses and anticipation of getting the store set up suits. for winter items. “Trisha helps people who are selling Clothes that do not sell are donated to and those who are buying. This store is a perfect fit for her,” said Phyllis Fayocavitz Saint Joseph’s Center and Children and Youth Services. who has had her grandchildren’s items
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Trisha Dunleavy is the new owner of the Kids Quality consignment store.
“I have both dropped items off to sell and also have purchased items,” said customer Bridget Walsh, who has three children. “I stop in about once a month and the store has a lot of variety. Many items are like new and the store also has some unusual items. There is always a big selection and the owner changes the clothes hanging in the windows. The owner is very sweet and easy to deal with.” “In the future, I’d like to get a bigger selection of toys,” said Dunleavy. “People who are looking for a gift, such as one
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for a birthday, can stop at the store and pick one out.” “We ended up finding a lot of nice stuff for our little guy and the prices were great,” said Michael Mera, who commented on the store’s Facebook page. “That savings goes a long way these days. We will definitely be back.”
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