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46 SEPTEMBER 19 - 25, 2018 Best of Fayetteville Best Furniture Store (Used) Timely Treasures Thrift Store 1003 Honeycutt Rd. 910-491-6187 or southerntarheelgir.wix.com or facebook.com/timely- treasuresthriftstore A newcomer to Best of Fayetteville, Timely Treasures Thrift Store has everything from the unique to the antique, say owners Beverly and Steve Soderholm. Being so close to Fort Bragg, the Soderholms say they come across items from around the world that were collected by soldiers and their families. Furniture is their best-seller, and they make sure all the wares are cleaned, polished and repaired if needed before being placed on the sales floor. In business for six years, the Soderholms pride themselves on offering gently used items at reasonable prices. They buy and sell items and often donate to local charities. The store also offers a 10 percent military discount. You can find just about anything in the store – furniture, CDs, DVDs, costume jewelry, household items and knick-knacks. There are also tools and hardware as well as sporting goods, toys and books. Timely Treasures Thrift Store is open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. If you find more treasure than you can carry, they are also an authorized U-Haul dealer. Best Furniture Store (New) Bullard Furniture 4901 Morganton Rd. 910-864-5533 or www.bullardfurniture.com Bullard Furniture is a family- owned and operated business and has been providing the area with name-brand furniture options since 1957. For more than 60 years, the Bullard family and their staff have worked hard building their reputa- tion of being fair and trustworthy while serving Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and Cumberland County families. Bullard's 100,000-square-foot showroom is overflowing with beautiful, well- made pieces and boasts the largest furniture selection in the area. The extensive selection includes name-brand furniture, mattresses and accessories at afford- able prices. The customer service is beyond reproach; there are no chain store attitudes here, just unparalleled products and attention to detail through every step of the process. This is what is known as "the Bullard experience." It's what makes shop- ping here a pleasure, fuels recommendations and keeps people coming back. From financing options to guaranteed lowest prices, the staff at Bullard Furni- ture is committed to their customers, and that is what makes this Fayetteville's favorite furniture store. Best Antique Shop The Pickin' Coop Antique Mall 708 Ramsey St. 910-484-8400 or www.thepickincoopantiquemall.com When antiquing, you want to find a location that houses the most amount of treasure for your hunt. Being able to get the most bang for your buck is also key. This year's winner provides just that. The Pickin' Coop is a small business with many small busi- nesses within. Over 30 vendor booth spaces carry antiques, gifts, painted fur- niture and vintage collectibles. The owners live here in Fayetteville and support other local businesses. No stranger to awards, The Pickin' Coop was also named the 2017 Christmas Parade's Best Homemade Float. Grab your favorite antiquers and spend the day exploring all The Pickin' Coop has to offer. Best Used Bookstore 2nd & Charles 1920 Skibo Rd. 910-487-3356 or www.2ndandcharles.com This is the fourth year our readers vot- ed 2nd and Charles Fayetteville's favorite used bookstore. It's a special place, and our readers know it. 2nd and Charles isn't just a store, it is a community. It's a place where no lines are drawn accord- ing to age, hobby, passion or title. Avid book readers know the only thing better than discovering a new book is getting it at a great price. 2nd & Charles offers just these kinds of finds, carrying an abundant number of books and more to satisfy the inner reader and child in us all. Specializing in the buy-sell-trade business, the store exchanges gently or lightly used books, to include comic books, for cash or new books. They also accept for trade CDs, vinyl, video game consoles, electronics, movies and video games. "Our Fayetteville customers have been extremely supportive," the local manag- ers said. "Fans gather for our pop culture events, game nights, cosplay, gaming arena and kids' activities every week. You find more than just the newest books; you find inspiration and an experience." Best Carpet/Flooring Store Carolina Carpet and Floors 5223 Raeford Rd., Suite 103 910-300-9944 or www.carolinacarpetfloors.com For the past 47 years, Carolina Carpet and Floors has been committed to providing quality products and services to its customers. With a newly remodeled Design Center, the property has a beautiful designer showroom on the inside and a warehouse on-site out back. This offers access to a large stock of various types of flooring options, including vinyl, carpet, laminate, hardwood and more. "We will floor you with our savings," said owner Deanna. "Whether it's for your forever home, DYI project, tempo- rary home, rental or flip homes, we offer something for everyone." Carolina Carpet and Floors services Fayetteville and the surrounding areas and offers free estimates. The business is no stranger to accolades; it was recently awarded the 2016 Retailer of the Year for Mohawk Floorscapes Southeast Region. GOODS & SERVICES GOODS & SERVICES