MnJ's Gifts Sizzling Summer Sale features unique Dutch Auction Sale

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Hot Time in Tipp City

This summer has proven to definitely be a hot one! With temperatures reaching almost 100 degrees already, this is is one of the hottest summers on record for this part of Ohio.

One of the downtown retailers caught my eye this week with her Sizzling Summer Specials. Yep, it’s Mary Wethington at MnJ’s Gifts!

Dutch Oven?

On her front window there was a sign announcing the Sizzling Summer Specials that were to be found inside, however I was most interested in what was written right next to the summery sign. “DUTCH AUCTION” Sale. Now, I am familiar with what a Dutch Oven is, however not a Dutch Auction so I had to go to the office and look it up. Well, according to Wikipedia, a Dutch Auction is when an auctioneer starts at a very high price, and then lowers it progressively until someone bids and buys the item. Since I couldn’t see Mary auctioning off items in her store I had to call her and ask what a “Dutch Auction Sale” was.

Mary was happy to explain to me that her Dutch Auction Sale (that starts this weekend) is when she adds an additional percent of discount to her already discounted sale items, based on the number of people you come to her store with… So, since many of the items in MnJ’s is already discounted by 30% this week, you receive an additional percent off of that for each guest/friend/family member you bring with you.

For Instance

Porcelain Lamp Reg. $40.00 on Sale this week for $28.00 plus if you bring 3 friends with you, your price will now only be $26.40.

Why is this important? Well, this sale not only helps make room for her harvest and fall selections, but she also gets the opportunity to meet all of her customers friends and family who are out helping each other find a great deal and the best price.

So there you have it! The Dutch Auction Sale at MnJ’s Gifts is not only about providing her customers with a better price, but also meeting and greeting folks in our community. Now, I can get behind that. Stop on in and see what Mary has going on! The Sale runs until August 14th when she packs up all the sizzling summer items until next year.