Children grow so quickly it leaves many parents facing a double dilemma -- how much to spend on their children's clothes and what to do with the clothes they've out grown. Well, two area moms, Portia Romond and Pintet Halasan, think they've found a solution with a new shop in Fells Point,
Jack and Immy Children's Consignment.
"We're both moms with young families and we live in the neighborhood and wanted to start our own business. [Pintet] actually came up with the idea of chidren's consignment because its a business we were able to get up off the ground without taking out loans and having a huge financial burden. Also, we thought it was a good time right now with the economy being what it is and its an environmentally-friendly way to shop," explains Romond
The shop takes in brand name clothes from high-end chidren's gear for infants through size 12 from Ralph Lauren, Baby Phat, Nordstrom, Janey and Jack to Osh Kosh, The Gap and Old Navy, and offers a 50/50 deal. Once the clothing has sold, clients can either accept payment for their items via check or store credit.
"We're trying to be pretty high end and high quality. Not super high-end, but name brands and high quality and make sure there's nothing stained or has holes or anything like that. Most consignment shops only offer a 60/40 deal," Romond says.
Because they live in the neighborhood and know how much area moms want to spend, the pair are trying to keep their pricing very moderate. "It's a balance because you want to let the consigners make a little money as well."
The store, located at 2108 Fleet Street, is named after the women's two youngest children, Jack and Imogen and officially opened for business on Nov. 7. It has the feel of a boutique that will appeal to shoppers as well as a play area for children where they can color, read a book and play while their mother or father shops.
Jack and Immy's is open Tues. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at 410-732-0195.
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Source: Portia Romond, Jack and Immy Children's Consignment
Writer: Walaika Haskins