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Pillar of the Community
United States
1374 Posts |
Howdy all! Well, with my new job I have the option to work at home. But why do that when I can work while behind the counter of a coin shop? A dream come true!! Here is the situation - I'm returning to my small hometown after traveling the US, gaining lots of experience, meeting great people, and earning a couple of college degrees. When looking for office space downtown, I happened to notice that the old realty office had closed. It was right on the main corner of downtown in a historic old building. Come to find out, this building is where my great-grandaddy had the bank back in the 1940s. He was a numismatist and the coin collection he left behind is what got me started in coin collecting. My great aunt, who just celebrated her 88th birthday, had her first job inside Grandaddy's bank. I got the landlord's contact info from a neighbor, and gave her a call. Wouldn't you believe her son is someone I had met previously. He showed me the inside of the building, and it was obvious it was getting prepped for a renovation. I was bummed until he told me they were willing to build-to-suit. So, I not only have Grandaddy's old bank - but I get to remodel it the way I want. The ceilings, walls, floors, bathroom, etc. The arched windows are the originals, with the original glass panes. They are wavy with bubbles in them. Currently, remodeling is underway. I'll post here with pictures of the progress!          |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
898 Posts |
This is awesome! Can't wait to see the results. I would love to go and it's awesome that you have personal history. Good luck and excited to see updates.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3345 Posts |
Great idea! Hope the economics work out for you. Let us know if we as a community can give any advice :) there are a plethora of coin dealers and shop owners on here
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2868 Posts |
Best of luck with this venture.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1045 Posts |
Congrats!
Classic arched windows. That is going to make a very inviting store front.
Good luck, look forward to the updates.
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Valued Member
Australia
491 Posts |
All the very best. Nice touch to have a store that has been in the family. Love the big windows. But my question is about security with such windows? Or is it that I just do not understand the bigger picture. Like the 7 hungry "Pit Bulls" that are not in these images. Very Interesting.kg5  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
865 Posts |
Awesome! I cannot wait to see the finished product. Good luck to you on your new store.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Hope this adventure works for you!
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Moderator
 United States
23475 Posts |
I believe the location of the shop will be in Texas?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3057 Posts |
What a phenomenal story. Like's it meant to be! Congrats and please keep posting pictures...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
Congrats on the new store. What a great story, keeps us updated.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
9149 Posts |
Good luck on the new store.
Does the bank Safe come with it?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2781 Posts |
let the community know when you are up and running, especially if you open a webstore.
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
OK, what came in that huge Adoroama box?
This is too cool, and I wish you all the best with it. Are you going to publicize the location when the time comes, so any members we have in the area can patronize you?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1436 Posts |
Drsandman2, congrats and GOOD LUCK  . We'll all be waiting for the location and website to do business w/ you once you're up and running! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1584 Posts |
It'll be an adventure! Have fun with with it. Congratulations.  |
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Posted 02/16/2014 03:02 am
