Fulton thrift store ready to make its comeback

Faith Adams mops the floor at the new Treasure Island Thrift Store.
Faith Adams mops the floor at the new Treasure Island Thrift Store.

Fulton will be getting a new thrift store - sort of.

The Treasure Island Thrift Store will re-open at the corner of Sixth and Nichols streets in early July.

"I would call it a comeback," owner Faith Adams said. "I think everyone in town remembers Treasure Island Thrift Store because my prices were so good, and I had really unique stuff."

The previous version of the store, just down the street, has been closed for about two years. Adams decided it was time to come back after an unfortunate event.

"My ex-husband and I are still raising our two kids, and he was in a bad accident. And they had to do brain surgery on him," Adams said. "I was receiving child support and from the other way I was earning a living, but the accident left a big cut in pay. So I had to get more money to raise my kids."

Adams said a number of people asked about her store while it was closed.

"People would say, 'Oh, do you have anything for sale?' or 'When are you going to come back?'" she said.

Adams said the original closing had nothing to do with sales performance and thinks this is the right time to bring it back.

"I did well before; it's just that I was getting older, and lugging furniture around and things like that get harder to do," she said. "The economy is getting a lot tighter - a lot of people are shopping used because they can't afford to spend the way they used to spend because prices are inflating on things. Thrift stores are a great way to help people out."

Adams has been getting help setting up the store from a few friends, including Sandi Marshall.

"She's my best friend; why not help her?" Marshall said. "We've known each other for 13 years. We're just doing what we know how to do best. I'll be here and whatever she needs me to do, I'll do."

Adams said her thrift store will purchase items from anyone.

"We'll buy from people if they want to make a few extra dollars. Yard sales are a lot of work," she said. "They can just bring their stuff here as long as it's in excellent condition."

Although she hasn't been open for a couple years, Adams is confident her comeback will be a hit.

"You know what they say: When you get older, you're like wine - you get better," she said.