SWK Goes Bin

How can something so perfect just be waiting for me? Did the Christmas-present gods see me coming?”-Sophie Kinsella, Christmas Shopaholic

The first Shopping With Ken  foray found us in Fremont.
A few weeks ago I showed up late for the ribbon cutting when JRC Bargain Bins opened the doors to their new facility in the building once occupied by MPH Trucking. After apologizing to Nicole Crutchfield for missing the scissors work I wandered about the place, impressed with the space after having visited their former home, a much less expansive area to say the least.

Nicole and husband Conner brought this entrepreneurial concept to the area and it proved to be  hit for bargain loving shoppers. Now they have moved to a place that will allow the offerings to be spread out a bit.A survey of the new surroundings made JRC the perfect kickoff to our SWK series.

From stocking stuffers and decorations to a large collection of games and toys the store is a must stop for those looking to fill that list without putting a major dent in the pocketbook, all the while feeling good about supporting one of our newest local businesses. What makes JRC ideal for shoppers this time of year  is how the merch involved changes every week and we don’t mean like just a couple of things here and there. We’re talking about true transformation. New items of all types huddled in the bins and ready for bargain hunters.

If you are unfamiliar with the bin concept here’s our story when we visited their former location
https://www.nearnorthnow.com/news/you-never-know-what-youre-going-to-get

What I like about this place is the gamesmanship involved. After hitting up JRC to see what’s new,  maybe you gamble a bit, waiting out the price reduction in hopes the potential gift doesn’t get snapped up before hitting your planned purchase day. It tosses a little more adventure into what can be a draining present purchasing process.

The other added bonus is Ms. Crutchfied herself and her staff. They make the store a fun place to browse around while being exceptionally helpful. Special assistant Jasper may be the youngest crew member and despite being a bit shy of 2, did an admirable job helping his Mom provide us with a tour of the new place.
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Stymied on gifts? Especially toys and games? This is your mecca for bargain gifting opportunities.
And say hello to Jasper.

If you have an idea for a place for SWK to visit email us at [email protected]
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