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Grandma bait & Prostitots. Such is the life of a childrenswear resaler.

April 27, 2012 by Auntie Kate of Too Good to be Threw

$1200 dresses. Size 4. GIRLS’ 4 that is.

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With mismatched patterns and puckered seams. Seems Children’s Place is better-made. Watch for the quote from a beleaguered consignment shop owner in NYC.

Read this article from the NY Times.

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