The Next Generation of Building 19 Shopper is in the Making!

Last Wednesday as I was working in the Hanover store trying (and trying and trying) to get the books shelved by category, I overheard this conversation between two girls who were about 12 years old. They were cruising the book department looking at the vast selection of teen reads
First Girl: "WoW! I just paid $10 for that book at Borders!"
Second Girl" "See. I told you they had great books here at great prices" (imagine a bit of a valley girl inflection)
Our price? An amazing $2.98!
These young ladies were standing in front of the rack displaying about 30 titles of what's known as "Chick Lit" - Gossip Girl, The Clique, A List - these series appeal to young women from 12 to 20.

If I didn't know these were customers, I would think Bill McGowan scripted this for a commercial!

The books are great and always changing. Come on in to a Building 19 store and browse - what you save will more than offset the gas expended!

PS The Last Days of Mash mentioned in an earlier blog are no longer in the store.

Iron Age Work Boots

Starting Thurs, June 12 AFTER WORK at 6 pm: men's safety work boots from Iron Age, Knapp and more! You'll save 68% to 72% off the retail price.
See www.building19.com for more details!

This is what we mean by "Good Stuff Cheap"

Two events happening starting Saturday, May 3rd are perfect examples of "Good Stuff Cheap".
"Good Stuff Cheap" event no. 1: an Insurance Claim Oriental Rug event in our Burlington store. These gorgeous antique and antique reproduction rugs were in a rug showroom when a pipe leaked. They were sent out to dry, but they just couldn't meet the exacting standards that this rug importer had established. These rugs need a little TLC - and we've asked the cleaning and restoration experts at Koko Boodakian and Sons to help out. On Sat., May 3rd from 9am to 1pm, Michael Boodakian will be at our Burlington store to answer your questions - and they are offering our rug-buying customers a 30% off cash and carry rug cleaning coupon. Stop by and browse!

"Good Stuff Cheap" event no. 2: Starting Saturday, May 3rd in our Weymouth store, we have a selection of Luxury Men's Clothing, the likes of which we have never had in our 44 year history! You'll see suits, dress shirts, dress slacks, sportcoats and more from such venerable names as Hugo Boss, Burberry, Versace, Brioni, Eton, Ferre, Uomo and more. Come on in and try on a $1600 suit (our price: $449) or a $700 dress shirt (our price: $89.99).

Check our website for more info...

eBAYERS TAKE NOTE!

The Hanover store has three copies of the soft cover book called the Last Days of Mash by Alan Alda.
I just checked ebay and they are selling at the "buy it now" price of $45.00!
The price at Building 19? $5.98!



Always worth a trip to Building 19 to see what treasures are just waiting for the astute buyer!

We sold a lot of the 36,193 items today! (there's plenty more left!)

I spent the first day of our Teacher's Event in the Burlington store, Friday, March 21.
Sergio and Paul did an amazing job of organizing thousands of books, activity books and Hooked on Phonics kits into a shoppable, inviting area in the store.
We had about 2o people waiting to come in on a cold, windy morning when they could have stayed in bed and snuggled under the covers. The pull of books and bargains was too strong!
The waves of customers shopped aisle after aisle of books, finding treasures. It made one hopeful for the future - reading and learning are the keys.

It was wonderful to see the thoughtful selections and the engrossed kids paging through books.
Customers filled carts and looked carefully for more, not wanting to leave one book opportunity on the table.
As one teacher put it "I always find the one amazing thing I wished for when I shop the book department".
Patience was evident as always at Building 19! We have a saying "Suffer A Little, Save A Lot!" and the suffering is worth it!
In the earlier blog I said it "takes a village" to run an a special event. It's very true and I am in awe of the talent and energy in this company- Building 19.
Thanks to everyone!!!!

Dog Lovers Event in Shrewsbury

Starting Friday, March 21st - items from a well-known Dog Lovers Catalog! We've added a deal from our own Pet Department - a shipment of goods from a huge chain of pet stores. Shrewsbury only, the doors open at 9AM... be early for the best selection!

SSSSHHHHHH...........HUGE event in Lynn Saturday!

Hi!

You are not going to want to tell your friends about this one-- it's WAY too juicy, and when they see you wearing these clothes out, they will think you hit the lottery.

We have 20 racks (about 572 pieces) of leather from one of the premier designers on the planet. Seriously, you will not believe this designer name would ever be at little old Building #19. This Italian designer's line is so famous that they make fun of her on SNL- (that's how you know you've made it!) I'll only give one hint--- the collection name starts with a "V"

Best of all- they are priced at a FRACTION of the designer price tags. One example I saw was a $795.00 jacket for $169.99. That's a huge bargain!

Now I will admit that some of these pieces are high, high fashion-- and they are a little outrageous. But there is a range- buttery soft leather pants, neon mini skirts, and jackets are some things you'll see. Each piece is a true collector's item for any aspiring fashionista.


Dress like a CELEBRITY at Building #19 prices!
Come by, it will be worth the trip!

Annemarie