Ask friends and neighbors if they have any favorite shops. It's fun to spend the day visiting several stores. Like antique shops, each sells a similar product, but has it's own atmosphere. Some are small, specializing in one or two categories, such as ladies, children or maternity. Others are quite large, featuring clothing for the entire family, household items, baby equipment and more.
Most shops are independently owned and run.
Expectant mothers appreciate the savings on maternity clothes, which are worn for such a short period of time. The same is true of baby clothes. At consignment and resale shops it's typical to find baby clothes with the original price tags still attached. It's fun to find labels like babyGAP and Gymboree at outrageously low prices. While shopping for maternity and baby items, browse through the ladies section and see for yourself why resale is becoming so popular.