Barb’s Corner Consignment

This is by far the best first I’ve done. Barb and Phyllis, the ladies who run Barb’s Corner, are wonderful individuals and very hard workers. Their store may be tucked away, nestled between Main Street and the train tracks, but it really is a friendly hub. I met Phyllis at the Valley Marketplace on the green in downtown Ansonia. My mom struck up a conversation with her and told her that we were having a hard time trying to consign our old clothes and she warmly welcomed us to come on over any time and she’ll take any clothes as long as they’re not too beaten up or stained. When I finally went there with bins and bags of clothes, they were so kind and took all but 3 items, which is a breath of fresh air after dealing with the uppity atmosphere at One More Tyme and Plato’s Closet. Granted, not a lot of people who visit buy things, so don’t get too butthurt if you go in after a couple of weeks and only have 25 cents in your account. This leads me to the absolute BEST thing about Barb’s Corner: their huge hearts.
Barb and Phyllis take more than just clothing, they also take household items, furniture, and even unopen packs of diapers and adult disposable underwear. If you’re someone who’s hurting and hard up for money, they might even cut you a break on the price, which is totally unheard of in this dog eat dog world where everyone just wants to make a buck. However, please don’t abuse their kindness since they need every dollar they get, as do the consigners.
Even if you’ve got a heart of stone, it’s hard not to like this quaint shop and their great prices. I got a brand new pair of shorts with the KMart tag and everything still on them, here for $ 2.50!
All in all, this place is wonderful to visit, even if you are just feeling lonely and need someone to talk to. The only downside, and it’s not that big of a deal, is that it tends to get a bit cramped what with all of the stuff they take. So, just keep on your toes and you should be golden.