"The event featured giveaways and some Thrift Shop vouchers for the first 15 customers," said Patricia Holt, WCSC Thrift shop chair. We keep a 30 percent commission of the sale," Parkos explained.Īlthough the Thrift Shop staff held a soft opening in their new Mainz-Kastel Storage Station location in early January, a grand opening was held on Feb. They name the price, we ticket it and it remains for six weeks on the floor. "People can bring up to 12 items on one working day (limited to up to six clothing items). The manager asked that people only drop off consignments during operating hours and never leave items out in front of the facility. People can also check out photos, sales and other Thrift Shop news on the Facebook page, she said. Volunteers learn people skills, sorting, stocking, displaying and decorating."Īnyone interested in connecting with the Thrift Shop can call civ (06134) 1888 388, email or visit WCSC Thrift Shop on Facebook. "We're also always looking for new faces - people to serve as volunteers. She added that the Thrift Shop currently has an opening for a paid consignment clerk position. "Without them we would not be able to exist." The move was a "win-win situation for everyone," Parkos said, especially the volunteers who now have a "much better work environment." She explained that the store relies on the dedicated staff of about 20 volunteers and four paid staff members. Parkos said that when she originally started working at the Thrift Shop as a bookkeeper, the stock quickly grew faster than the available space in the former location. There are designer clothes, masks from Africa and a lot of children's clothes and toys." "You'll find merchandise from all over the world including clothes, unusual costumes, transformers (costing considerably less than at the Exchange), 220-volt appliances, souvenirs and a big furniture selection. With the move and more space than in the past, the volunteers and staff have been able to create more of a department store-type atmosphere, the manager said. "Last year we made about $90,000 that went back to welfare and grants," Parkos said. They can also earn money for their used items.
"It's really important for Soldiers and their families because they can get things cheaper here than on the economy. "You never know what you'll find here," said Thrift Shop Manager Lilly Parkos. The store, which recently relocated to Building 4013 (from next to the Community Bank to across from the shoppette), now offers six times as much space, allowing for a much wider display area and expanded offerings.Īnd every sale generates money that is returned to the community in the form of WCSC welfare grants and scholarships. WIESBADEN, Germany - Looking for a bargain and a way to help the community?īoth can be accomplished easily in one simple visit to the Wiesbaden Community Spouses Club's new Thrift Shop on Mainz-Kastel Storage Station.
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