Then… like a light from heaven shone down from above… he spotted a True Religion tag… he slowly pulled it out and his mouth hit the floor. Skeptical Hubs slowly walked the store… then his pace started to pick up… then his face lit up with a «hey…this sweater is only $ 30?!» I grin and say nothing. Don’t mind if I do!!! We asked were the Revolve section was and we were pointed in the right direction. Before I could put my hand on the doorknob, the front door flew open and we were greeted with a « HELLO AND COME IN». Even if he didn’t find a pair, I knew that he would see that this place had to potential to eventually have a pair. I’ve NEVER been, and he’s definitely never been, but I just KNEW from some of the reviews I’ve read that this place wouldn’t disappoint. While casually shopping in Dilworth for myself with Hubs by my side, he briefly mentioned that he wished he could buy a pair of True Religions at a decent price. SCORE!!! Today I proved to dear Hubs that Unilocal and Unilocaling in general is awesome and benefits from «checking in» (which sometimes irritates him when he’s with me) will pay off. Dealing with this store was just an unpleasant experience and certainly not worth it. In the future I will just give my clothes to goodwill or people in need. At one point she yelled, «This is my business, and I will run it the way I want to!» But then she went into her back room and came back with 2 of my original items. When I finally went in to pick up my stuff and final check, the owner told me that she had gotten rid of my stuff 2 weeks earlier… She was very rude when I questioned her business practices. I don’t know what retail management system she is using, but it seems like it’s from the 80s… Makes no sense. When I tried to call in over the course of the 4 months I had my stuff on consignment, the owner would tell me to call back each time after the 15 th of the following month. When you try to drop off clothes, the owner tells you that she is busy and you will need to make an appointment… Even though the store has been empty every time I’ve been there. If they sell something of yours you can’t get paid until after the 15 th of the following month. The process of getting your proceeds from the store is done on a monthly cycle. Or she may not, you really have no idea what will happen once you drop off your stuff. The owner will take your stuff to goodwill after 90 days without even calling you. I dropped off expensive items that were apparently sold for 10− 20% of their retail value. You have no idea what price the owner will sell your stuff for. "I was so passionate about the concept of consignment that I wanted to bring it to my town," she said.Ĭastagno raised her family in Belmont and now resides in Rockport.įor more information, visit sold a few items and I won’t be back. Since then, her business has grown to six stores located in Belmont, Winchester, Newton, Boston and Reading. She opened her first store in Cushing Square in Belmont 12 years ago. More: Designer consignment boutique continues to expand beyond Belmont She also said her stores offer the opportunity for people to clean out their closets and recycle clothes, which is better for the environment and gives people the opportunity to make some money. "We love to give people the opportunity to be able to own beautiful things on a budget," said Castagno. Crew, Madewell and Lululemon.Ĭastagno recalls buying her first designer Chanel dress at a consignment store. It is strictly a retail store with price points under $100, including trendy brands such as Zara, Brandy Melville and other designers including J. Consignment is not accepted at this location. It's a pop-up shop called Cheap and Chic Boutique, which will be open Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m., through the end of the summer.Ĭheap and Chic is located just a few doors down from Castagno's flagship store at 59 Leonard St. in Belmont Center, where Craft Beer Cellar was formerly located. Lisa Castagno, owner of Revolve Consignment, recently opened her sixth storefront at 51 Leonard St. Watch Video: Revolve Consignment opens Cheap and Chic pop-up boutique in Belmont
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