Marci’s Shoes and Consignment Shop

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Marci’s Shoes and Consignment Shop owner Marci Adcock sells name-brand clothing for less in Northgate Shopping Center. Her phone number is 474-1959. (Amy Satterwhite photo)

Almost two years ago, Marci Adcock broke away from her 20-year career as a dental assistant and started her own consignment business with just eight racks of clothes.

Today, Adcock, owner of Marci’s Shoes and Consignment Shop in the Northgate Shopping Center, has a whole store full of goods for women, men, children and even babies. Shoes, purses, clothing, formal wear and wedding dresses are among the items she sells for others through consignment.

Adcock says it’s a move she has not regretted, although being in business for oneself was a challenge at first.

‘I wanted to do something on my own as far as having my own business and consignment was something that I enjoyed,’ she said. ‘And then with shoes and clothes, I loved them. I always did consignment with people, as far as selling my stuff, and did real well with it.’

Realizing an opportunity with some clothing store closures and mergers and an open space at Northgate, Adcock decided to make her move in December, 2003, where she offers a wide variety of name-brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and J. Crew for much less than retail prices.

‘You get name-brand clothing at a good price in good condition ‘ that’s my goal,’ she said.

Today, business is booming.

‘It’s growing. We’ve probably got three times as much now as when we started,’ she said of business, adding she believes the transition from dental assistant to independent business owner has been a successful venture so far.

‘I just like talking to people and this seemed to be something I would enjoy, and I do enjoy it,’ she added.

Business hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marci’s can be reached at 474-1959.