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Our Family of Shops...
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1 World Trading Co.
Where you will find
fair-trade, locally-made and "green" products in a beautiful
and friendly Downtown Nashua shop.
路 Fair-trade
is commerce that seeks to create positive change, often in
developing countries. It empowers poorer communities to improve
their living standards in a way that is healthy and
sustainable.
路 The
purchase of locally-made products keeps dollars
within a local community while
reducing environmental impact. This is true because
the items have not been shipped to a distribution
center and then re-shipped to individual stores.
路 Environmentally-responsible
products are more and more in demand as consumers
seek to live a "greener" life. Come visit us for simple steps to green living.
1WorldTradingCo.com
Oak
is a boutique in Boston for all things handmade. Buying handmade helps to build community, and establish new artisans.
Buying Handmade makes for better gift-giving.
The
giver of a handmade gift has avoided the parking lots and long lines of
the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. If the
giver has purchased the gift, s/he feels the satisfaction of supporting
an artist or crafter directly. The recipient of the handmade gift
receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and
attention that can
be seen and touched. It is the result of skill
and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale
manufacturing.
oakboston.com
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Greetings!
This issue is only about consignment because this is our busiest time of the year for incoming consignments.
oh yeah! I keep forgetting to mention: Do you have grocery and shopping bags piling up in a closet? We will re-use them if you want to bring them with you when you visit Mother & Child next.
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It is wonderful!!
We have seen a magnificent increase in the number of parents who are interested in recycling their children's clothing.  On some consignment days there are more consignments than we
can
possibly process in a timely manner. (Yes, we know multiple locations
is a good idea and we are working on that.:) ) In the meantime we are
repeating --and asking you to remind your friends-- that it is best if
you call on the day that you want to bring consignments to ask if we
are able to take them. Thank you. :)
603 886 6727 -ask for a business card during your next visit.
2 more reminders:
1. please do not park in the truck-turn-around,
and please use the back entrance for loading and un-loading only.
Please pull around front to park after unloading consignments.
2. please sort and count your items at home, as our consignment area is
small and gets congested. Additionally, we find that many people are
thinking that we will TAKE 30 items and
so they will bring more than 30 thinking that we will keep looking
until we find 30 items that we think will sell.. The rule is that we
look though not more than 30 items. Please do not bring more than 30 items with you
as we will not look at more than the first 30. Please look at the FAQ
below, for further info.
Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation, and thank you for taking the time to read all of the above. :)
IN SEPTEMBER we accept:
Pants, jeans and corduroys
Skirts for fall/winter
Long-sleeved tops and Hoodies
Swimwear suitable for swim team,
Scouting gear, Dance and fall sports items
Cleats and Ice Skates MUST BE CLEAN.
Tanks and Camisoles for teen for layering
T-necks: Lands End, Rugged Bear none over sz 10
Sweaters: better brands in cotton or wool only
Fleece must be mall brand.
Dresses for Fall, Winter and Winter holidays.
Fall jackets and coats -IN STYLE
Shoes for fall/winter IN STYLE and LIKE NEW.
School uniforms -current only
Snow jackets better quality brands only like new
Snow hats must be like-brand-new and in style
Mittens must be in good shape - no
Snow pants: must be clean and free of tears
Halloween costumes and items (September only) *
Christmas and Winter holiday items
(holiday accepted only until Thanksgiving)
Re: Sleds/snow toys -Please wait 'til November.
*note:
all unsold Halloween will be donated by Nov 5.
If you want to take any unsold Halloween back,
please make a
note on your calendar to come to
pick them up before Nov 5.
frequently asked questions:
Q. Why do we have so many rules?
A. Items that take up space in the shop and do not sell, do not benefit
us or you. When in doubt, save us all some time, and give us a call @
603-886-6727 or e-mail us @ info@mothersays.com.
Q. May I bring in more than 30 items?
A. No. We will only look through 30
items. The consignment area is small and gets congested. Please sort
and count your items at home, not in the shop. Thank you.
Q. Do you pay me for my items on the day that I bring them to you?
A. No. Your items will be kept on consignment. After they sell,
credit goes into your consignment account. You may then use your
credit or take cash. note: Please refer to our Consignment Policies
for info about cash vs. credit percentages.
Q. May I bring more than 30 Items?
A. No. We will only look through 30 items. The consignment area is
small and gets congested. Please sort and count your items at home,
not in the shop. Thank you.
Q. Do I need an appointment to bring items to you?
A. No. We do, however, have strict rules about the number of items you
can bring in a day. We ALWAYS RECOMMEND CALLING AHEAD to ask if the
items you are about to bring are items we are able to accept. (Often,
we just have too many of a particular item, for example.)
NOTE: It is especially important to call ahead before you bring a
larger item (crib, baby swing....) because it will be an incredible
waste of your time to load these into your car and then find out we do
not have room to take them.
Q. May I choose the prices that you will put on my consigned items?
A. While we are open to suggestion, we have 19+ years of experience in
selling children's and maternity items, and will use that experience to
make the final decision on how to price your items.
Q. Does the money in my account ever expire?
A. No. Your credit-earned stays in your account until you use it to
purchase items in the shop, or until you take a cash payout.
Q. What happens to items that do not sell in the alloted 3 month period?
A. They get donated to a local charity that will give them away to those in need.
Q. Will I make lots of money by cleaning out my closets and attic?
A. Well... you may make some money. However, we are all about
recycling and about selling nice, up-to-date, clean,
baby/children's/maternity items at very reasonable prices. Note: We
do not sell collectibles or antiques at Mother & Child, and we do
not recommend buying things at yard sales and trying to make money by
selling them at Mother & Child.
Q. How should I prepare the items I want to sell?
A. We will only consider freshly laundered/cleaned items that are in
style, in demand and free of defects. We ask you to look over your
freshly washed items for missing buttons, stains, missing toy pieces,
etc and to bring only 30-or-less clean, sellable items for us to
consider. Clothing does not need to be ironed, but does need to be
neatly folded.
Q. I am moving (or have other special circumstances.) May I bring you more than 30 items at one time?
A. The reality is... we are asked this question several times per day,
and so, we must say "no." We feel it is not fair to bend the rules for
some and not for others. Most people will find that if they look
through their items carefully, with a critical eye, and make sure they
are all for the correct season, they can pare down the number of trips
they need to make to consign all of their outgrown items.
Q. How do I find out how much money is in my account?
A. You can call us (603-886-6727), e-mail us (info@mothersays.com) or
stop in and ask us to look up your account anytime dring business
hours. Remember: the balance that we quote to you will be your "store
credit" balance. If you intend to take cash or a check, the balance
will be less. (Please refer to our Consignment Policies for info about
cash vs. credit percentages.)
Q. Do I ned to remember my account number?
A. You do not need to remember an account number. We look you up by your name and your telephone number.
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If there is radiance
in the soul
it will abound in the family.
If there is radiance
in the family
it will abound in the community.
If there is radiance
in the community
it will grow in the nation.
If there is radiance
in the nation
the universe will flourish.
-Lao Tsu
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We hope you have a fabulous week and we look forward to seeing you soon!
The Staff at...
Mother & Child Clothing and Gifts, LLC
Greystone Plaza
650 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063
603 886 6727
info@mothersays.com
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