Long-running consignment sale has new owners

The Nearly New Clothing Exchange, one of the oldest children's consignment sales in the Triangle, has new owners and a new name. 

Melissa Costa and Lisa Parrish are the moms and new owners (or as they prefer Chicks) behind what's now called Nearly New Kids Clothes Etc. The children's consignment sale is scheduled for April 30 to May 3 at High House Crossing, 2723 Highway NC 55, in Cary. They are now registering consignors and new moms for the sale. I've added it to our consignment sale database.

Both Parrish and Costa are the moms of teens or nearly grown kids. They tell me they are looking forward to helping families save money on the clothes and gear that kids need.

Parrish is manager of a donation center for Passage Home, a 23-year-old charity that moves families and veterans from being homeless to housed.

"The need for clean, hole-free, brand name clothing wasn't being met," Parrish tells me. "We saw all levels of items and wanted moms and dads to know they could get great clothes at amazing prices. We also wanted those who shop or consign to be able to drop off donations for those in poverty and pick up a tax donation receipt all in one spot ..."

Costa, who works in pharmaceutical development, said consignment sales weren't common when her kids were young, but she's always been thrifty. 

"Helping organize Nearly New allows me to work with my friends and family to spread the word about how you can live both well and frugally," she tells me. "I'm also excited to support and promote women run businesses, which is why I am hoping that as we grow the sale we will not only have more and more shoppers and consignors, but that the sale will be a great resource for women and child focused crafters and resellers to bring their items to a wider audience."

"We ... believe in making things fun and colorful!" Parrish said.