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Rictor · 05-27-2004, 12:51 PM

New York bans used panties
Thu 27 May, 2004 03:47

By Christine Kearney

NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the latest act of sanitising New York's mean streets, lawmakers want to rid the city of a scourge most people are not even aware of -- previously worn lingerie being sold as new merchandise.

Council members are mulling the proposed legislation after watching a local television news broadcast which claimed leading department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's, had tried to resell returned undergarments.

Under current law, stores do not have to state whether undergarments on sale, including women's panties and thongs, have been bought and returned, although certain stores have developed their own policies.

"This is a major consumer and health issue in that the amount of bacteria that can be transported from one person to another in just one wearing can be a health hazard," said council member Tony Avella.

"When you talk about it people start to giggle as it is a tough subject to discuss."

Spokeswoman Elina Kazan said Macy's does not sell worn undergarments and posts signs in changing rooms that intimate apparel should not be tried on for size on top of bare skin.

"We train our associates to inspect the merchandise upon return and if in salable condition, return it to the sales floor," she said. "Any items that are soiled ... are not returned to the floor."

The council plans further discussions to decide if the bill should exclude brassieres, undershirts, socks and bathing suits, before being put to a council vote later this year.

Saks did not return calls for comment.

Donald Halperin of the New York Metropolitan Retailers Association said the issue was mainly about women's undergarments because women care more about such issues more than men.

acctman · 05-27-2004, 12:54 PM

that's just disgusting... ban away

Jon · 05-27-2004, 12:55 PM

Only in NYC...

SlickRick · 05-27-2004, 12:56 PM

Good for NY
I saw a thing on tech TV over there in Asia they have panty machines (Like soda machines) you can buy used panties. Fucking far east, whats up...lol

NinjaBen · 05-27-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by NiteChatDotTV
Only in NYC...

Ditto

stev0 · 05-27-2004, 12:58 PM

that's pretty nasty

Shooter · 05-27-2004, 12:59 PM

I'm staying the fuck away from NYC

sinkiss · 05-27-2004, 01:01 PM

oh my

Vitasoy · 05-27-2004, 01:02 PM

That's just nasty... nice law

05-27-2004, 12:51 PM	#1
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	New York bans used panties New York bans used panties Thu 27 May, 2004 03:47 By Christine Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) - In the latest act of sanitising New York's mean streets, lawmakers want to rid the city of a scourge most people are not even aware of -- previously worn lingerie being sold as new merchandise. Council members are mulling the proposed legislation after watching a local television news broadcast which claimed leading department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy's, had tried to resell returned undergarments. Under current law, stores do not have to state whether undergarments on sale, including women's panties and thongs, have been bought and returned, although certain stores have developed their own policies. "This is a major consumer and health issue in that the amount of bacteria that can be transported from one person to another in just one wearing can be a health hazard," said council member Tony Avella. "When you talk about it people start to giggle as it is a tough subject to discuss." Spokeswoman Elina Kazan said Macy's does not sell worn undergarments and posts signs in changing rooms that intimate apparel should not be tried on for size on top of bare skin. "We train our associates to inspect the merchandise upon return and if in salable condition, return it to the sales floor," she said. "Any items that are soiled ... are not returned to the floor." The council plans further discussions to decide if the bill should exclude brassieres, undershirts, socks and bathing suits, before being put to a council vote later this year. Saks did not return calls for comment. Donald Halperin of the New York Metropolitan Retailers Association said the issue was mainly about women's undergarments because women care more about such issues more than men.

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