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I'm missing department store candy counters.

Backstory

Some of you may remember when large department stores had candy counters. It seemed any kind of candy was available and you could buy 25 cents worth and have quite a treat.

by mzejay in Six-Word Memoirs on Mar 11, 2013 | | T-shirt

Comments

marymc says,

Alexanders in Paramus, NJ. Right in front of the door. Every time we went I would stare longingly and Mom never stopped. Not once. I couldn't figure it out. I knew she had money in her purse. How could she NOT buy candy???

TeaTopper says,

Yes, it's nice to be able to buy in small batches.

MO_Thoughts2 says,

I grew up in the country so we had a country store. Walk a mile, spend your quarter, walk the mile back home. Loved it.

maryjane31 says,

I knew Alexanders in Paramus very well as I lived near Rutherford, NJ. I shopped the mall in Paramus and never failed to bring home candy for my kids. It was a great treat and the candy was top quality. So many choices. Can't find that anywhere today.

marymc says,

MJ, I'm from Allendale!