European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 08, 1985, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 16 the stars and stripes Friday november 8, 1985 big business at a Small mar store James Lark and hit wife Rote inspect a Tofa tet. By Chris Estes staff writer t he store is not big but the savings toilers on furniture May furniture retail store in Hanau Germany operated by the morale. Welfare and recreation Ollice mar. Sells furniture at prices us High enough for mar to make a profit. Manager Bob Thompson said the store the Only one of its kind is both a service for lower enlisted members of the Community and part of an Elford to make mar financially self sufficient. It does a steady business Selling Couch sets dining tables Beds wardrobes bars and chests. The store buys its Stock furniture with Small Haws one of a kind and end of the Lino items a a discount it also is possible to put in special orders for some furniture not stocked. Thompson said some of his Best deals Are on Couch sets. People see the Price on the Couch and say of that s a Good Price Lor the Couch. How much Are the chairs then i Tell them the Price includes the chairs sometimes even a Recliner. I have to laugh every time at their according to Thompson the store has averaged about $45.000 profit a year since opening 2to years ago he expects the profits to grow As the store does an expansion is planned soon because of restricted space the store Only can offer a 90-Day layaway plan. Financing can be arranged through a Bank or credit Union. Delivery time for either storeroom or special ordered merchandise varies from 24 hours to six weeks. The store will deliver outside the Hanau area. Within the area delivery usually costs under $35. Thompson said the highest delivery Bill he has charged was $65. The customer had bought a great Deal of furniture and lived in bed men. store in building 20 on Pioneer Cavern is open tuesday though. Friday from f i . To 6 p.m., and on saturday and sunday from 10 to 4 p in. Bob Thompson left looks on at Salesman Erie magnets helps staff sgt. Daniel Noethlich Center carry Oak Bookcase he has purchased from so in und Sparks
