New law restricts re-sale of kid's products

[RedKat]

A new federal law is raising concerns and questions nationwide and here in Austin
On February 10, 2009 it will be illegal to re-sell any used children's products including toys and clothing. That is according to the U.S. Consumer Protection & Safety Commission who pushed for the new laws after dozens of toys were recalled in 2008 because of lead concerns.

Toys, clothing and other items used by children under 12 will be subjected to lead testing and will have to have labels on them to prove that they have passed inspection.

What is raising the ire of parents and business owners far and wide is what this will mean to clothing, toys and other children products made before February 10, 2009.

Gary Walthall, the owner of Once upon a Child, a resale shop specializing in children's clothing and other items, is afraid that he'll have to close up shop.

Adding to the confusion and frustration is the fact that the U.S. Consumer Products and Safety Commission is not returning calls or e-mails to the countless re-salers and even journalists who have tried in vain to get clarification on what the law means to garage sales and how it will be enforced.


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i saw this on hiss tank , so I'm going to share it , what are your thoughts,?

[AnnieM]

I honestly, honestly thought this was a hoax. "Once Upon A Child"???? But I googled it and it would appear to be entirely true. I can understand it for new toys etc (I would have thought all new toys had to be certificated "safe" for kiddywinks anyway) but for second-handers it's going to be impossible to implement. Black Market in romper suits, anyone? Meet you round the back of the pub for a Boba Fett and a My Little Pony Grooming Parlour?

And Once Upon A Child sounds a bit too, well, Chris Morris really.

[Lady Jaye]

This is Europe!

[AnnieM]

yes, yes, I know

it wouldn't apply to most of the users on here, obviously.

I'm still wondering if anyone, anywhere has ever had a more ridiculously titled business.

[RedKat]

This is Europe!

right , but if this law passes here , who to say how far this will go,

[Crimson Rage]

Ebay would go bust if second-hand toy sales were canned! I should imagine a caveat such as "adult collectors item only" added to each auction would get round this law. Also, I can't see how it would get enforced - "Flea Market Police"??

[Space Commander]

And Once Upon A Child sounds a bit too, well, Chris Morris really.

Ha ha! My girlfriend got me a Chris Morris "Are You Sure?" t-shirt featuring his character from The I.T. Crowd for Christmas. Awesome!


SPACE COMMANDER

[carlyse_09]

Your girlfriend was so sweet.It's a nice gift to have.A combination of your like and sweetness of the giver.

[Golden Puma]

welcome to the forum carlyse_09, are you an avid collector? If so, what are your main interests, any customs or pics to show us?

[SteveD]

Welcome to the Asylum Carlyse!