tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post6386030107279105688..comments2024-03-23T18:16:07.182-04:00Comments on Broken Chains: A Nickel Saved is a Dime EarnedZap Actionsdowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07435622162129525099noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-16487926471031359002018-12-24T12:50:30.839-05:002018-12-24T12:50:30.839-05:00There was one as far west as southeast Idaho! Clos...There was one as far west as southeast Idaho! Closed now, but was open in the 2000s at leastAoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07091572158164114496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-53111364327431694472018-07-11T12:31:19.497-04:002018-07-11T12:31:19.497-04:00Thanks for the fact check. I wonder where they’re ...Thanks for the fact check. I wonder where they’re getting merchandise now. I’ll have to do some research. Zap Actionsdowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435622162129525099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-34024852279467044432018-07-11T09:52:05.723-04:002018-07-11T09:52:05.723-04:00https://journaltimes.com/news/local/promotions-unl...https://journaltimes.com/news/local/promotions-unlimited-closes-scores-of-jobs-lost/article_fb717dd2-c00e-5332-b372-85bca5f6921f.html Promotions Unlimited closed in January 2017. http://chestertontribune.com/Business/ben_franklin_closes_doors_after_63%20years.htmStuellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079603988163697611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-38094437760095588742018-06-29T04:05:50.799-04:002018-06-29T04:05:50.799-04:00Hi. I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. It ...Hi. I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. It looks like the Nags Head Ben Franklin is still open. I'm digging the combination of the sparky key logo and the ocean mural on their building. <br /><br />http://www.nagsheadbenfranklin.com/<br /><br />Sadly, I believe all the G. C. Murphy stores are gone now. I'm sorry to have missed them. Zap Actionsdowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435622162129525099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-21945175154187444272018-06-27T22:46:44.102-04:002018-06-27T22:46:44.102-04:00We found a Ben Franklin at the beach once (maybe N...We found a Ben Franklin at the beach once (maybe Nags Head, can't remember), years ago and it was such a fun throwback to my childhood of visiting Woolworth's that it was fun, although I don't remember if I bought anything. <br />When I first moved to Morgantown, WV (30+ years ago) there was still an original G. C. Murphy's store that had the soda fountain and a staircase to a basement level. It seemed so old fashioned! It's a Dollar General now, no soda fountain but still has the lower floor.<br />Great blog!Kimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859152228977631331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-76470752157368771802018-06-20T20:40:35.312-04:002018-06-20T20:40:35.312-04:00Thanks for the tip. I pass through that area fairl...Thanks for the tip. I pass through that area fairly often. I may have to stop and check it out next time. Zap Actionsdowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435622162129525099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-59503816000393502552018-06-20T20:40:08.996-04:002018-06-20T20:40:08.996-04:00I hope it was an enjoyable lurk. I suspect my chos...I hope it was an enjoyable lurk. I suspect my chosen subject matter will have less appeal in half a century when we're living in a Demolition Man like dystopia where all restaurants are Taco Bell. Zap Actionsdowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435622162129525099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-68900719517750305132018-06-16T16:44:21.130-04:002018-06-16T16:44:21.130-04:00There's a Ben Franklin in Bethel Ohio (small t...There's a Ben Franklin in Bethel Ohio (small town east of Cincinnati) that had what looked to be a nice selection of model car kits in the window. You can find it on Google Maps easily enough.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916647652965071763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-411374383982984063.post-1077999615012360332018-06-16T09:05:16.194-04:002018-06-16T09:05:16.194-04:00I think there was a BF in Steubenville... or it ma...I think there was a BF in Steubenville... or it may have been a 5&10. I just spent 30 minutes lurking on your blog. In 50 years, some future googler will squeal with glee at discovering this invaluable treasure trove of nostalgiania. And I'm not just saying that just because I'm related to your mother's brother' mother.Doctor Memoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09926570060093914428noreply@blogger.com