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WHERE GEEK MEETS CHIC: Local Duo Expands Niche Biz to Banbury Place
7 Dec 2023
News, Eau Claire
Dawn and Tim Wells are proud owners of a multi-genre vintage collectible trove, which they sell in their new Banbury Place storefront, Geek Chic. If you love things eclectic and enthusiast-friendly, chances are high you’ll find something up your alley at Geek Chic.
“Our goal is to find new homes for items rather than see them end up in a landfill,” Dawn explained. “We love the history of vintage items we find and either shining them up for them to live on as-is or upcycling them into something new.”
Geek Chic has a veritable multiverse of goods to peruse: comic books of all kinds, vintage clothing, cassettes, decor, glassware, jewelry, art, collectibles from the likes of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Disney, Funko Pops, teapots, upcycled Tin Men bird feeders, and much, much more.
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