I'm excited -- should I be?

14 years ago

Hello, everyone. I haven't been on this site in a while; probably since the end of winter; so I pray that everyone is doing well. I just love it that the Christmas chatter is starting to crop up!

Anyway, I saw a sign at pretty large strip mall that's actually walking distance from me that we are getting a "Christmas Tree Shop." I went on line to try to find out about this store but they didn't have a lot of information. Is anyone familiar with this store? Do they stock Christmas stuff all year round? What are the prices like? Do they have good sales?

Details, details, details, please!! LOL!

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pdg777
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14 years ago
oops -- I posted this before I read Slinkey's post. So what else can you tell me about the store? Thanks for any info!
luvstocraft
14 years ago
Nice to see you posting again PDG. From what I've heard and seen on here, you should be excited about that CTS going in near you. Kathleen finds wonderful things there, and Jane and Tam too. I'll let them tell you more since we don't have any here in So. Ca. ;o( Luvs
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plainjane425
14 years ago
Hi pdg...Welcome back.
I was just checking in here and saw your post.

There are several of us here who have become CTS fans...Big Time. When I first came across them, it was back in the 70's while I was on vacation in Cape Cod. At that time, they were Only on Cape Cod. Slowly they started expanding on the Cape (I would visit each one)! Then they started expanding to other parts of New England. Now, they are popping up all over.
They were known for having the most unique and fabulous items, with outstanding prices. They also were a family owned business, however, a few years ago, BB&BY bought them up. With one of the original family owners staying on, as their buyer/consultant. I guess until they got the swing of everything. However, I don't think she does this anymore. They've cut back on inventory that you were always accustomed in finding. Now you see lots of BB&BY inventory at outlet prices. There is a sprinkling of what they used to have, as well as seasonal items.. A new shopper would not know the difference,and still be happy, but if you've been a CTS shopper for years, you can see there is a difference. All in all, their prices are still pretty good, and you always find something that you 'must have' !
As far as Christmas items..this was something that was always a special tradition with my family (as well as others) each summer up at the Cape. They have stopped putting it out year round since BB&BY took over. Now it's done as a Seasonal item. This was disappointing to us, as we loved finding special decorations in the summer, and it would be such fun unpacking them at Christmas time...

Bottom line...they are still fabulous to go to...and when I do go, I never leave w/o something I must have!!

I hope I've been able to give you some insight..and I'm happy to hear that Now You...will be able to 'join in on the CTS experience... LOL
HOpe to see more of you here and keep us updated when you finally shop there..
jane

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