Welcome to Second Chances Kid's Consignment Shop

Second Chances will begin to accept Spring and Summer Clothing Febuary 1st

Please call during Store Hours Monday through Saturday 10:00 to 5:00 and till 6:00 on Thursdays

(413)259-9393 or email Leandra@shop2ndchances.com

for an appointment

Thank you

Second Chances Kid's Consignment Shop is Located in South Amherst on the corner of West Street and Pomeroy Lane.  

How to get children’s Clothing ready for resale

Children grow so fast and it’s almost a crime to note how few times some articles of clothing are actually worn. Here’s what you need to do to get those clothes ready for resale:

Spend some time sorting through the closets and drawers to determine what is in resale condition.  What has recognizable brand name value? What is wardrobe basic” What is an heirloom and can’t be parted with?

Before the sorting process begins gather the best of the best for resale and sort into colors for washing. Go through each article and determine which ones have stains and put those in separate piles.  Wash the rest according to their specific wash and fabric cycle.

Take the stained clothing and sort by color: All whites and bleach resistant colors should be treated this way:    In a large plastic container, porcelain or stainless steel sink, mix one cup powdered dishwasher detergent, one forth a cup household liquid chlorine bleach, and one gallon hot water. Stir well to dissolve the powder.   Test the solution by applying it to a spot on the fabric that’s not obvious. Place garments in the solution and soak for about five to ten minutes. Check the stains.  Still there? Soak up to 20 minutes longer.  Then Launder in washing machine following care label instructions.

If they are dark or bright colors:        Biz Bleach (must be this brand) leave a bucket of water and biz on the dryer and as you get dirty baby/kids clothes just put them in to soak.  When you are ready to wash just put them in the washer if you have a top loading washer just dump the whole bucket in the washer the clothes, Biz, and soaking water. It works!

With everything clean, sort the clothes season Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer then short each  by size and article category ( pants, shirts, dress shirts, shorts, skirts, dresses) all outfits should be pinned or folded together.

The better the brand and condition will insure better return