Goodwill has taken toys off of the shelves.

[Thrift Shop Romantic]

This whole thing makes me ill when I begin to contemplate what might end up getting just thrown out-- beautiful bits of vintage history... books and toys-- things that really should be preserved and cherished. It's a real overreaction. How far will it extend to things like flea markets and yard sales, too?

[valleythriftshopper]

Local thrifts around here are still selling toys, not that they are ever very good.  The Salvation Army just put up a sign saying that they do not knowingly sell unsafe products and that utlimately it is a buyer beware type policy they have when purchasing items from the store.  I can't remember exactly how it was phrased.  It does not mention lead anywhere in the notice.  I asked the clerk if this was in response to the lead law & she said yes.  I asked her if they would ultimately stop selling toys, she said no the disclaimer is all the action they were taking.  I have a feeling that they are just going to sell toys during the one year compliance period with the disclaimer though, can't imagine how they will get around the law after that, unless it is ammended, which hopefully it will be by that time. 

[nancydr2]

Has anyone actually called or written their Congressional representatives?

[SplashsMom]

This whole thing makes me ill when I begin to contemplate what might end up getting just thrown out-- beautiful bits of vintage history... books and toys-- things that really should be preserved and cherished. It's a real overreaction. How far will it extend to things like flea markets and yard sales, too?

I totally agree. The problem will be in enforcing the law. Will there be "sting" activities? Stake outs at church fundraisers? Undercover operations?
The EPA won't allow the books to be burned, or toxins from plastics released into the environment - so what are the options?
I worry most about hand made items.

[Mattie]

The insanity continues.  Thrifted toys are deadly!  Library books are toxic!  Now small motorcycles for young riders are deemed inedible!
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jnkGo6bgOMkHnoDfV_B5WO4GDEVAD96NRN480

Please, kiddies, don't lick that wiring harness!

The world has truly gone mad.

[SplashsMom]

Oh but don't we all feel safer because of it?