Friday
09Jan2009

The media goes for it - hook, line and sinker!

These media outlets swallowed the bait http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09086.html that CPSC dangled before them. Tell them they are WRONG.

Lead Testing Not Required For Resale Shops http://www.11alive.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=125456&catid=3

Some Stores Still Allowed To Sell Untested Toys
http://cbs5.com/consumer/Phthalates.lead.toys.2.903709.html

UPDATE: Thrift Shops Won't be Affected Under New Phthalate, Lead Ban
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/archive/2009/01/08/thrift-shops-struggle-under-new-phthalate-lead-ban.aspx

New Lead Law Explained at http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=9643637&nav=menu554_2_3

CPSC delivers good news to thrift stores and consignment shops http://www.wave3.com/Global/story.asp?S=9643810

Consignment Stores Will NOT Close, As Once Feared http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.gx=1&.rand=6c32rkrg0nl65

Consignment shops won't have to test for lead http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_11408756

New safety law won't impact thrift, consignment stores http://us.mg2.mail.yahoo.com/dc/launch?.gx=1&.rand=6c32rkrg0nl65

Testing For Lead at Consignment Shops
http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Testing-For-Lead-at-Consignment-Shops/3g8fmFCET0KCOgAbvdpQ9w.cspx

And here are some bloggers who are WRONG as well! Don't forget, you can COMMENT on blogs and some media sites as well.
Yippee! CPSIA update today http://marinkidsconsignment.blogspot.com/2009/01/yippee-cpsia-update-today.html

CPSIA Clarification for Resellers, Thrift and Consignment http://waytobow.blogspot.com/2009/01/cpsia-clarification-for-resellers.html

 

These are just a few from overnight -  the fight must continue!

Friday
09Jan2009

This video from You Tube sums it up!

Wednesday
07Jan2009

MSNBC Picks up a few local affiliate stories

MSNBC - Currently has online news stories from affiliates.

Law could lead thrift stores to close MSNBC - Indianapolis, IN

New Law Could Hurt Thrift Stores -Fargo, ND

New law leads to testing of donated items Indianapolis, IN

 

Discuss these stories on MSNBC's community site: Newsvine.com

Keep the movement going and contribute to community sites.

 

 

Wednesday
07Jan2009

New bill may restrict reselling of children’s items CBS 42 - Austin,TX,USA

Megan and her mother were shopping at the Polka Dot Pony in Austin, Texas, Tuesday. Polka Dot Pony is a Austin consignment shop that carries clothes and toys, especially for children 12 and under like Megan.  This video reflects the consumer's opinion of how it will affect them come 2/10/09.

Wednesday
07Jan2009

Stores Fear Safety Law Could Shut Their Doors News10.net - Sacramento,CA,USA

El Dorado Hills, CA family consignment store called Jordan's Closet interviewed with customers who provide their opinion CPSIA's impact.