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Calling Shanus

ECBG — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:58:08 GMT

@Shanus I've been bring up a few things today from storage. I'm not buying anything other than natural fibers unless they have a well respected brand name from now on. No consigner will take them!!! Not even some items from Chicos!

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Shanus — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:12:41 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus I've been bring up a few things today from storage. I'm not buying anything other than natural fibers unless they have a well respected brand name from now on. No consigner will take them!!! Not even some items from Chicos!

@ECBG Yes, found that out last year clearing out Mom's apartment. Lots of expensive clothing (Chico's included)...some still had tags...consignment not interested. I had to just donate everything!!! Not to sound too snobbish, but "better" clothes last longer, have timeless style and I'd rather purchase less than have a lot of more inexpensive pieces.

When I've really taken a good look at what I give away each season, it's usually inexpensive, impulse purchases. Learned a lesson. Could have had 5-6 good things instead 8 bags of the cwap going to donation.

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Shanus — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:14:45 GMT

@ECBG Great buys online at NM and Nordstrom...both deep discounts and bankruptcy.

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ECBG — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:16:36 GMT

@Shanus Oh my! So sorry! Poly anything from anywhere doesn't seem to fare well and any shop for resale.

As far as resale goes, I will never go to a TJ Max or Marshalls unless for home goods. Same for Stein Mart, unless it's for private life casual, however I can get anything but "home" where I work!

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Shanus — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:19:41 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus Oh my! So sorry! Poly anything from anywhere doesn't seem to fare well and any shop for resale.

As far as resale goes, I will never go to a TJ Max or Marshalls unless for home goods. Same for Stein Mart, unless it's for private life casual, however I can get anything but "home" where I work!

@ECBG I scored my black leather Kors jacket at TJ Maxx and several RL shirts, sweaters or blazers. The trick is finding out what days they get shipments and put new things on the floor. That's the day to shop. OMG, I miss shopping. 😢😢😢😢

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millieshops — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:22:37 GMT

@ECBGI think the consignment market must be really tough because customers don't want to pay. Can't say I blame them if there are several decent thrift stores in the area where they can find the same items for far less.

A friend of mine has been complaining for several years now that she can occasionally consig some Prada or Escada or Chanel, but those shops won't take the next level down such as St. John's. Not my kind of problem.

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ECBG — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:25:40 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@ECBGI think the consignment market must be really tough because customers don't want to pay. Can't say I blame them if there are several decent thrift stores in the area where they can find the same items for far less.

A friend of mine has been complaining for several years now that she can occasionally consig some Prada or Escada or Chanel, but those shops won't take the next level down such as St. John's. Not my kind of problem.

@millieshops I had a co worker that was wild about St. John's. It's ok but I'm not wild about the style. She went to the consignment store that I consign with and bought them.

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Shanus — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:29:21 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@millieshops wrote:
@ECBGI think the consignment market must be really tough because customers don't want to pay. Can't say I blame them if there are several decent thrift stores in the area where they can find the same items for far less.

A friend of mine has been complaining for several years now that she can occasionally consig some Prada or Escada or Chanel, but those shops won't take the next level down such as St. John's. Not my kind of problem.

@millieshops I had a co worker that was wild about St. John's. It's ok but I'm not wild about the style. She went to the consignment store that I consign with and bought them.

@ECBG My Mom had a fair amount of St. John's...not my taste or size. Consignment shops said that line is dated after each season. Everyone who really knows that line won't wear something that's obviously several seasons old. Ta Ta for the rich and famous!!!

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ECBG — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:28:56 GMT

@millieshops I have a few pieces (shirts) I love from Chicos. I use them as the third piece and use one of our tees unless they're the "no iron" cottons.

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ECBG — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:30:02 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@ECBG wrote:
@millieshops wrote:
@ECBGI think the consignment market must be really tough because customers don't want to pay. Can't say I blame them if there are several decent thrift stores in the area where they can find the same items for far less.

A friend of mine has been complaining for several years now that she can occasionally consig some Prada or Escada or Chanel, but those shops won't take the next level down such as St. John's. Not my kind of problem.

@millieshops I had a co worker that was wild about St. John's. It's ok but I'm not wild about the style. She went to the consignment store that I consign with and bought them.

@ECBG My Mom had a fair amount of St. John's...not my taste or size. Consignment shops said that line is dated after each season. Everyone who really knows that line won't wear something that's obviously several seasons old. Ta Ta for the rich and famous!!!

@Shanus Styles come in and they go out. In twenty years.......

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Shanus — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:30:54 GMT

Ah @ECBG , you're a "third piece dresser", too?

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millieshops — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:40:20 GMT

@ECBGI think St. John's has lost ground in both quality and style. I don't even know who their target buyer is now.

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sunshine45 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 01:08:06 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@ECBGI think St. John's has lost ground in both quality and style. I don't even know who their target buyer is now.

@millieshops

a few of my moms friends are big st johns buyers......they are between the ages of 70 - 95. it is an entirely different era.....country clubs, garden clubs, charity events, ladies who lunch, fashion shows, and more.

of course, they dont buy to do consignments later. i do know that a few who have passed away have given their items to places like local theaters and local charities who do performances. they like to use them for costuming.

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jackthebear — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:19:13 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@Shanus I've been bring up a few things today from storage. I'm not buying anything other than natural fibers unless they have a well respected brand name from now on. No consigner will take them!!! Not even some items from Chicos!

they will only buy things that they can resell quickly,

get a reseller account and resell for yourself, it's not so easy and what you or I think will be a quick sell isn't always

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Shanus — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:07:38 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
@ECBGI think St. John's has lost ground in both quality and style. I don't even know who their target buyer is now.

@millieshops Either little rich "ladies who lunch" in larger cities or the cruise pieces...neither of which will be anytime soon.

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Talcat — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:38:36 GMT

I have a friend that only purchased St John and yes she's older. When we would go someplace and she'd say she's wearing jeans, they'd be Set John's . However, she did them justice as she has a model figure. Me nope wouldn't matter what the brand of how much I paid.