The A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop



shelves with dip mixes

Get some gourmet goodies at the A.T. Stewart Exchange Consignment Shop

Summer is here and so is summer entertaining … try our new line of gourmet goodies!  I’ve been trying them out and I have to say this is a job I could get used to!!

You need something easy & tasty to keep your guests happy while the dinner is cooking.   We now carry gourmet dip mixes (tzatziki, guacamole, lime & cilantro, spinach & bacon, roasted pepper, French onion and parmesan & artichoke), assorted green teas, boxed for gift-giving and our latest addition is vanilla and chocolate milkshake mixes. These select items are from Gourmet du Village, a Canadian-based company, with 35 years’ experience. Don’t drive yourself crazy with pre-party preparations.  Try these and let us know what you think.

When you’re entertaining you also need cocktail napkins for your guests.  We have several beautiful designs – beach and lighthouse themes, hibiscus, wines, songbirds, lemons and others.  Our newest additions are complementary luncheon napkins in various designs and themes.  Next, finish the table with  some of our 10” and 12”tapers, available in pink, white, ivory, green and red.  NOW you’re ready for guests!

Even though all the volunteers have been vaccinated, you will see that many of us continue to wear our masks, out of an abundance of caution.  We continue to offer hand-sanitizer when you enter the shop, and, to keep you feeling safe, we are running the air purifier which cleans the air in the shop every hour.

I want to mention our summer hours.  Our Wednesday late night shopping hours have been suspended and will resume in September.  Also, for the month of August only, we will be closed on Saturdays (Aug. 7th, 14th, 21st, and 27th).  We get newly consigned merchandise almost every day!   If you can’t make it in right away, please shop online at www.atstewartexchange.org and come to the Exchange to pick up.  We also post photos on the AT Stewart Exchange Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as the TGCHS website (www.tgchs.org).

Unfamiliar with the Exchange Consignment Shop?  We are housed in The Garden City Historical Society (TGCHS) Museum on 109 Eleventh Street (in the basement of the building). All the proceeds from the Shop sales directly benefit TGCHS.  In addition to our best sellers – jewelry (costume and fine), lamps, mirrors, and crystal (Waterford, Baccarat, Tiffany) — we take/accept silver, pocketbooks, china, furniture, artwork, and collectibles.  All items are in new or nearly new condition.

Up until a year ago, we did consignments by walk-in.  With the virus, we have had to take measures to safeguard our customers, consignors, and volunteers.  Having appointments helps to keep down the numbers of people in the Shop at any point in time and reduces wait-times to consign.  Consignments are now done Wednesday through Friday 11:00am – 2:00pm by appointment ONLY, so please call (516)746-8900.  Unsure if your items are appropriate to consign?  Email photos to store@atstewartexchange.org and be sure to include sizing info.  Please be sure items are cleaned and polished, ready for sale.

All the profits from the Consignment Shop support the maintenance and upkeep of TGCHS Museum.  Thanks to your generous support, work on the outside of the Museum continues.

The shop is located at 109 Eleventh Street. Summer Shop Hours: Tues – Fri 10:00 – 4:00; Sat noon – 4:00pm; Closed Saturdays during August. For more information please call(516) 746-8900.

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