No dusty shelves here. The Book Corner is a delightful, clean, well-organized and nicely lit bookstore that carries used hardbound books in many genres although it carries sci-fi, horror, fantasy and mystery in paperback versions. The Book Corner buys books, but an appointment is required. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you navigate the many selections from leather-bound classics, metaphysical, cookbooks, history, children's books and more. Layaway and worldwide shipping is available. At The Book Corner they say, "We are addicted to books." If you visit its location, you will see this is true.
The thrift store branch of Lighthouse Family Ministries is a huge department sized ordeal with clothes, furniture, electronics, shoes and toys. Easy-listening Christian music softly plays in the store and it always has sales on items that are already priced extremely low. Lighthouse accepts donations and is willing to pick up your items during business hours up to one hour before closing.
This department-store sized location of the nationwide Goodwill thrift store chain has a large selection of clothing, books, furniture, housewares, electronics and toys. Goodwill accepts donations for tax credits during business hours and will pick up heavier items such as furniture or boxes of used goods.
Peltz Shoes, located just outside the Westfield Brandon Mall, offers a wide selection of shoes for men, women and children at prices much lower than you would find in department stores or big-name shoe retailers. Shoes range from flip-flops and dress sandals to athletic shoes and work boots. Peltz shares a large parking lot with Toys R Us.
Lowe's offers a large selection of home repair and upgrading supplies and designs. Redesign your kitchen without a contractor for the do-it-yourself spirit in you, or just pick up a Weber grill. Make sure to visit the Web site, and use the store locator function to get specific store deals and coupons exclusive to the Web site.
New York and Company, located in the Westfield Brandon Mall, offers clothing and accessories for the chic, fashion-minded, professional woman on the go. The prices found at New York and Company are just as attractive as the clothing and there is always a sale going on. This is store number 407 in the mall and is most easily accessed by using the food court entrance.
Hobby Town USA is a BIG boy toy store. Its claim to fame is a broad selection of radio-controlled cars, boats, helicopter and planes. It has served the community for the last 11 years and also carries doll house kits, puzzles, sand art, model cars, hot wheels, trains and so much more. There is another store located in North Dale Marby.
GameStop -- the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, maintains a colossal inventory of software, hardware and game systems, including new and preowned games as well as trade-in specials. Online shoppers can choose to have their merchandise delivered to their home or the store.
Their PowerUp Rewards program is offered at two levels (free or $14.99 annual membership). Earn points for every dollar spent, as well as discounts, sneak previews, invitations to exclusive events, and the opportunity to be a beta tester. Stop in today to apply and pick up your membership card (for customers 13 years and older).
Brown's Trophies is an icon in Brandon, as the corporate awards center. Established in 1958, it offers trophies, plaques, ribbons, silver, gift items and desk sets. It also has a full line of crystal, acrylic, marble and stone awards, as well as name badges, signage, custom apparel, custom medals and porcelain statue awards. Brandon Trophies prides itself on customer service and keeps customers coming back.
GameStop sells new games for PC, Apple computers, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Microsoft XBOX and XBOX 360 and Sony Playstation consoles. The store, one of two locations inside the Westfield Brandon Mall, also buys, trades and sells used videos games for all of these systems.
GameStop sells a full line of video game accessories, including walk-through guidebooks and controllers.
Tobacco Road offers a very unique way of purchasing cigarettes. Instead of selling cartons, you can make your own with its rolling machines. For a flat price of $26.80, you get enough organic, no-additive Kentucky tobacco and filtered rolling papers to make 200 cigarettes with its rolling machines. Rolling takes approximately eight to 10 minutes and the store carries more than a dozen different types of tobacco.
The Comics Club is family-owned and operated and carries comics, magazines, toys and games, including the most popular RPGs. New comic day is Wednesday and can be found out on the sales floor as soon as the store opens. It offers a mail order service, as well as discount club and subscription services. Visit the store or Web site to see what the comic book lover in you can discover.
