There's bad news for loyal patrons of Bargain Town. The Bessemer store had its final day of business on Saturday, Jan. 21. It was the last Bargain Town in the once large chain of discount stores. At one time there were at least 25 locations. ➡️
At one time, according to a 1971 advertisement Bargain Town had at least 25 locations that included North Birmingham, Pell City, Leeds, Oneonta, Dora, Fairfield, Alabaster, Jasper, Graysville, Bessemer and Warrior. The chain extended from Columbia, Tenn., to Troy., Bargain Town was formed in 1957 by Max Corenblum and Morris Barstein, who started operating War Surplus Stores. Later Morris’ son, Mervyn Barstein, joined the company.
While signs outside the store at the corner of Second Avenue North and 20th Street in Bessemer said Bargain Town, purchased merchandise was put in bags branded with the other store names. “I’ve known for a couple of weeks now,” she said. “It’s kind of disappointing because … this is like the only place where you can kind of get clothes, get snacks, household products, things like that.”“They announced about a month ago they were closing,” Watkins said. “I was like, I’ll try to come as much as I can. We’ve been here at least about five times in the last month just to get what we can while they’re open.
Scott wished that her favorite store wouldn’t leave. “I wish it would stay here,” she said. “I know a lot of other people feel the same way but I don’t know their business, the economics of the store. But I’m going to miss it.”
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