After February 10th, 2009 resale shops will no longer be able to sell used children's clothes or toys without first being tested for lead. This is all thanks to CPSIA (Consumer Products Safety Improvement Act). From what I understand some places will begin testing themselves but not all shops will be able to afford expensive testing. Even then the price of the clothing and toys may double or triple due to the added cost of testing.
Why I do understand the reasoning for this, it still hurts. Most (if not all) of my kids clothes come from shops like Goodwill and Once Upon a Child. I also donate things to places which will no longer be allowed.
Toys and Clothing made after February 10th will be made with a permanent tracking device and will not require testing. It could take, months or years for these resale shops to replenish their stock. In the meantime, I have to pay full price for clothes. hmph.
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You can totally check out Craigslist.org and there may be a freecycle.com (I think) in your area. Definitely check out those places so that you won't have to pay full price for things that your kids will wear only a few times.
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