The negative connotation of secondhand clothing could be becoming a thing of the past, as at least four local shops now cater to the increasing trend.
Though shopping secondhand is a relatively new trend in Jefferson City, several local shop owners agreed it probably stems from the trimming of family budgets that reflects a trudging economy.
Last November, Nikki Payne opened The Snob Shop Exchange, a used clothing store that resells only name brands and markets to juniors and younger women.
The novelty of her idea encouraged her to start her business, she said.