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Consignment Shops Offer 'Like New' Bargains

More deals on March 16 at Moonlight Madness Sale.

Consignment shops are a great way to save money, reuse and recycle and find unique gifts. Here in Severna Park, we are blessed with an abundance of consignment shops to creatively stretch that dollar further.  Read on to learn about the latest promotions, deals and additional savings in the area.

1.      – 20 percent furniture discount for Patch Readers

Be sure to mention “Severna Park Patch” and owner Paul Mintz will give you a great deal on consigned furniture and antiques from participating dealers.  Not all the antiques dealers connected to the store will be applying this discount, so be sure to check with Paul first.

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Expires:  March 9, 2011

2.      – Winter Clearance

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Specializing in women’s and misses clothing, shoes and purses, proprietor Betsy Hein is gearing up for spring with a multicolor tag sale.  Browse the store for your chance to save anywhere from 20 to 50 percent off specially marked items (excluding high end purses).

Expires:  March 15, 2011

3.      Red Balloon – 15 percent off with March Movie Mondays

Fans of the closed Sweet Pea Repeats will be thrilled to know that the location reopened as Red Balloon Consignments in Oct 2010.  Owner Barbara McSherry has maintained the nifty play area for kids while parents shop and has an age-appropriate movie running during store hours every Monday in March.  While the kids relax, moms and caregivers can enjoy an additional 15 percent discount.

Good Through: March 28, 2011

4.      Savvy Consignments – Moonlight Madness Sale - Sat, March 19, 2011

Take an additional 20 percent off all marked items (excludes Louis Vuitton) during extended hours (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.)  Shoppers can save up to 70 percent on specially marked items.

5.      Serendipity Consignments – Sports Gear Specialists

Serendipity Consignments opened last year at but is already establishing itself as a reused sports equipment consignment shop.  If you have equipment you no longer need, bring it in and owner Chris Trivane can help it get new life.  With all the sports teams in the area, Serendipity is filling a sorely needed way for families to save.

 53 McKinsey Road, Severna Park, 410- 793-5050

Note:  Twice Around the Park, Savvy Consignments, and Red Balloon are all part of the Bay Area Consignment Association.  All member shops are participating in the Moonlight Madness Sale on March 19.

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