Friday, June 22, 2012

After 20 years, Magic Fingers, Old Good Things closing on East 10th Street



After 20-plus years, longtime East Village resident Susan Leelike is closing her shop, Magic Fingers, Old Good Things, at 220 E. 10th St. (Between First Avenue and Second Avenue.)

Costume jewelry and collectibles are 25 percent to 50 percent off ... as the sign below reads...The store hours are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 3-7 p.m.



While a rent hike is the usual culprit in these situations... Leelike reports that it wasn't a greedy landlord that helped lead to the closing of her shop that specializes in vintage accessories. She cites a combination of a bad economy and some health issues... and it all leaves her with mixed feelings.

"I am both happy and sad about the closing," she said in an email.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nooooo! I love this place! Even at night it's fun to look in the window with its warm, glowing lamp and costume jewelry display. Another bit of EV charm gone.

Anonymous said...

that stinks!!! :(