Monday, January 26, 2009

Update on my plans to sell

In short, I'm bummed.

I may not stand a chance of even opening my Etsy shop now. Not due to overscheduling or being too tired or anything like that. It's because of a law that has been passed and is about to go into effect on Feb. 10. If it is not amended, I won't be able to sell toys without having everything certified by a third party to prove it's not full of lead. Lovely, huh?

I had read about this months ago, after getting a heads-up from a friend, but I didn't believe it would go through as written ... It did. Any small businesses making toys, any home businesses, any crafters will NOT be able to continue selling dolls, stuffed animals, felt play food ... you name it. Handmade toys that are sold will be considered contraband, if you can believe that. It sounds like some weird law from the Burgermeister Meisterburger, in the Christmas movie "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town".

Welcome to what is about to become reality here in the United States, right now.

Curious? Do your part -- fast. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 30, so if you have time to write your senator or representatives, please do so.

Information is here. (With all links you will need.)

4 comments:

MamaChristy said...

Yeah. It totally stinks. I've written my government officials and signed petitions. I really can't believe it passed as written. Something HAS to change, right?

groovinmama said...

I certainly HOPE it changes ... it's the most ridiculous thing yet.

Megan said...

Any plans I had to sell are now out the door, as well. I also wrote to some gov't officials and signed a few petitions. Let's hope enough of us have taken action to make a difference!

Haley said...

wish i saw this in time to help. this is crazy! your items are so beautiful and creative. i'm VERY impressed.