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Thrifty and nifty

Their designer labels are secondhand, but consignment shops' deals are first-rate

October 2, 2008

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Rough economy or not, fashionistas love their designer labels. These days, some of the savviest shoppers are staking out consignment shops in search of top labels at steep discounts. "The resale industry has always been recession-proof," says Adele Meyer, executive director of the National Association of Resale and Thrift Shops, most of whom have seen sales increase by about 30 ... (Full article: 1047 words)

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