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March 2023 by Austin G.
529 Kids Consign is a two-level store in Old Town Alexandria inside a rowhouse. My little family visited after the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and picked up a dress for $20 for our six-year-old. They have the used clothes well organized and sell other goodies like toys, etc. Service was helpful!
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January 2023 by Autumn R.
Great with the kids and the little ones love to sit in the race car while they get their haircut.
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August 2022 by Maria M.
I've been a regular consignor here and yesterday I had a disappointing experience. I can break down the flaws of this place to a few factors: -- the young woman at the desk was stuck up. She pointed out light staining on my clothes. I said I went through everything before bringing it in as I'm aware of their standards. I asked her to point out the stains (I brought in about 50 items) and she struggled to find them on three. Like you would need a magnifying glass. So I felt the "staining" piece was unnecessary and rude. -- they apparently don't take things more than a year old even if it's in new condition. Ummmm---you are a CONSIGNMENT store. You will never come here for "this year's trend." Personally I would rather buy my kids like-new items from 3 years ago (which people wouldn't remember as being passé) than like-new items from last year. -- I will never understand how a consignment store-- whose main virtue should be keeping our clothes out of landfills and being good to the planet-- sells a large amount of new plastics/ toys made in China. To boot, the new unused items are ridiculously marked up. Unfortunately my daughter became very attached to a unicorn item so I bought it. It retails for 6$ on Amazon, new and COMPLETE (with a strap) but this place sells it incomplete (minus strap) and "new" (so where is the strap) for ... wait for it .... 19.99. See photos. I'll be looking for a new place to consign. I came in with three bins of amazing clothes (mainly Tea and Hannah) and they took only a handful of items. Crazy. This despite having almost no inventory when I arrived. In fact, they now have more new made in China gizmos than used clothing... what is the point. And so much for being good to the planet.
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January 2022 by Kaitlyn Feast
I like to buy used kids stuff, but the prices were a little too high for me. What I did love was the maternity section. It’s impossible to find a wide variety of maternity clothing in stores, but this place has a nice little selection to physically see.
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November 2021 by Kira Van Niel
Disappointing ExperienceOn Friday November 12th I visited 529 Kids Consign store in old town. My daughter played with the lid to the lollipop jar and the toys in front of the checkout area. I was completely caught off guard when the clerk (or owner?) ask my 1 year old child (and not me) to not touch the toys as she needed to complete inventory. Following up her statement with kids have been playing with them all day. I reminded her that 1) my child doesn’t understand the request 2) is a child and will play AND 3) i would be more keen to purchase the item as result of her interest. Disappointed at the treatment, we decided to leave. Sadly, my little one cried having to leave the toy and the store behind. I heard the clerk clearly say “goodbye and thanks for leaving things behind” with a sarcastic tone. I consider that statement offensive and inline with terms of profiling.
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October 2021 by Maddie P.
529 is the cutest little place to get high quality clothing for your kiddos! It's a super fun, child friendly place to shop with lots of fun sights and toys to keep them busy. The clothing and shoes they have are always top notch, and its often hard to tell its consignment! 10/10 would recommend!!
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September 2021 by Allison C.
I didn't have the greatest experience in the store yesterday and regret even making the effort. When I walked up with my daughter, who was in her handicapped adaptable stroller, I asked the young woman working if there was a way I can leave the door open, so I can carry her stroller the 3 stairs to get inside. She couldn't be bothered to get off her phone and make an effort to help with the door. Luckily, a very nice customer held the door open for me so I can carry her in. I didn't make it upstairs due to a flight of stairs. I think the customer service could definitely be improved and maybe some training on etiquette and common courtesy.
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June 2021 by L. Charisse Davis
The clerk was very helpful in this small shop. She got me quickly checked out 4 my small purchase b4 I needed to pay to park.
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April 2021 by Karen Brown
I agree that they have nice clothes but I will never consign with them again. I took a large shopping bag of clothes with high end brands (Jacadi, Bella Bliss, etc) that they accepted but then somehow lost. When I called to inquire about my lot, they had no record of the transaction. I spoke to a manager/ owner who was supposed to at the VERY least send me a donation form for my taxes and it was never sent. That was many years ago but it still upsets me to this day. If you consign with them and don’t receive verification within a few days, call to check in. Don’t trust that it will be taken care of.
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January 2021 by Kasi A.
I stumbled across this store yesterday as I was walking about Hollin and decided to go in after I noticed a cute display. I was the only one in the store and the woman was friendly and asked if I needed anything. I told her I was just looking and she let me be as I walked around the store. I noticed some of the prices seemed high esp for the quality of second hand clothing. Maybe it's because I don't buy the types of brands that she had, but again the quality wasn't the greatest on some pieces. They had several racks of clothes all properly marked by size and gender. The brands I saw were mini Boden, Lilly pullitzer, Hanna Andersen, Patagonia, etc. There were also several racks of sale prices: 50% off and 25% off. They had a good variety of new and used toys as well as some baby essentials that looked second hand. They also had some mom apparel in the back with shoes. I bought a pair of ruffle butt tights, bombas socks, and a hair bow for my daughter as well as a sweatshirt from the clearance area for $30. It was pricey and after a little research it showed me Amazon was about a dollar cheaper for the bombas and tights but I like to support small business so I'm not sweating it. They have a promotion card as well where after 10 visits of spending $25 or more you get 25% off your entire purchase. I don't foresee myself personally filling that punch card but I will return to peruse.
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January 2021 by Rachel G.
As a mom drowning in outgrown clothes, I love 529. Consigning is easy, painless, and well organized. Megan and team have a well curated brand lineup, and there are always amazing items to buy. Also love the little gifts and toy selection.
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November 2020 by Madison S.
529 is the cutest little place to get high quality clothing for your kiddos! It's a super fun, child friendly place to shop with lots of fun sights and toys to keep them busy. The clothing and shoes they have are always top notch, and its often hard to tell its consignment! 10/10 would recommend!!
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July 2020 by Mark Moses
This store requires a lot of follow up and work. You have to say on top of them to get your money in a timely manner. If your clothes don't sell and you set up a time to pick them you might just find out they were donated. If try to get compensated for that fact, good luck. They are betting on the fact that you will just give them your clothes and forget.
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March 2020 by Annie Dowling
This store is a gem! I always found something for my 3 children and enjoying both shopping and consigning there. The girls clothes are exceptionally good. All of the staff was friendly as well as the owner. They also have a great selection of fun little toys and novelties - great for gifts.
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December 2019 by S T.
I brought in for consignment two boxes full of clothes and shoes, most new with tags, ALL in excellent condition (meaning no visible wear, no stains). My brands included Ralph Lauren, Crew Cuts (J Crew), Gap, Lilly Pulitzer, Janie & Jack, and several Nordstrom brands. All sold within 60 days and my consignment earnings were less than 6% of the prices marked (also listed on the consignment agreement).
