The lowdown: This is a classic. Monica Williams (the third owner of this 31-year-old Evanston institution) welcomes third-generation shoppers to her large, organized store.
The merch: Clothing brands run the gamut from Gap to Janie and Jack (no Old Navy or Target brands here) in sizes newborn to 10 for girls, and newborn to 14 for boys. Also expect a nicely edited and well-priced selection of toys (there’s lots for toddlers, plus many traditional and wooden toys), as well as books.
The deal: Williams buy clothing, toys and books from consigners outright, paying 30 percent of what she will ultimately price the item at. For instance, if a Fisher-Price Little People barn is in store at $12, a consigner would have been paid around $3.60. Equipment (high chairs, pack ‘n’ plays, cradles and the like) is sold on consignment with a 90-day contract and consigners receive 50 percent of the ultimate selling price.
614 Dempster St.
, Evanston
(847-475-0803 or handmedownsevanston.com)
