Thrift and Consignment Shops In and Around Cecil

There is a big difference between Thrift and Consignment shops. Thrift stores sell clothing, books, household items and furniture that have been donated to them. The quality of the items varies. Sometimes you can find terrible junk or wonderful treasures. People who donate the items can receive a tax deduction. Consignment stores accept mostly used clothing (and other goods like baby furniture) or not. Only things in excellent shape are accepted. Items must be clean, pressed and usually on hangers. If your things are accepted, then you get half of what the item sells for and the consignment shop gets the other half. One must usually make an appointment with the owner of the shop for them to look at the clothing to decide what they would like to have hanging on the rack.
I know of only two consignment shops in Cecil County. The first is Second Hand Rose in Rising Sun. They are located at 131 E. Main St. and their phone number is (410)658-4233. I saw a recent advertisement in the Cecil Whig saying they were now accepting Spring wardrobes. They also started to sell furniture. They are not open every day or all day so call to be sure they are open.
The Corner Consignment Shop on Rt. 40 in Perryville, (410) 642-2858 is another local consignment shop. They have men’s, women’s and children’s clothing as well as some baby equipment. As of today, the number is disconnected and I do not know if it is still in business. Anyone know anything?
On Route 40 in North East is a sign saying Diane’s Thrift Store. I think this is a new venture by someone. I couldn’t find a phone number for it so if anyone knows anything, let us all know please.
There are a few thrift stores in the county and probably the most well known store is the Goodwill store in Elkton located at 208 South Bridge St. I love looking through their huge book selection. I do find them overpriced for books, especially. On the last Saturday of the month they have all clothing half off. It is packed that day so be sure to get there early.
The hospital runs the Nearly New Shop which is located in the Elkton Towne Center on Main St. in Elkton. All proceeds go to support the hospital. Every once in a while they have a bag day sale and it is $2 or $3 a bag.
The SPCA runs a thrift store located near their building on Route 213 south of Chesapeake City. It is called the Wag ‘n Tail Nearly New Shop. They do not have clothing and are only open M-F from 1-3pm when volunteers are available.
Those are the only stores I know of in the county. Outside the county there are many consignment and thrift stores. I think an article devoted to each of the neighboring areas is probably appropriate. So, look for those articles sometime soon. If you know of any good thrift or consignment shops, in New Castle, Harford or Chester counties, let me know of those too.