Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Filling the shelves as Essex Card Shop moves closer toward a reopening on Avenue A

Photos by Stacie Joy

Workers are busy restocking the shelves at the fully renovated Essex Card Shop, which was gutted by a fire in early January at 47 Avenue A.

Owner Muhammad Aslam (below) provided EVG contributor Stacie Joy with an interior update the other day. He said he will be open before Sept.1, and he is looking toward mid-to-end of August. 

As of late last week, he was waiting on several items, including a new ATM, FedEx system and store signage...
You can check out our previous posts on Essex Card Shop, located in the retail space of the Ageloff Towers between Third Street and Fourth Street, for more background on what has transpired to date.  

Supporters of Essex Card Shop have helped it raise more than $91,000 in a GoFundMe campaign

18 comments:

stephen b said...

YES !

Anonymous said...

I can hardly wait! I'm so happy to se these guys bounce back.

Anonymous said...

The store looks great so far. Just in time for back-to-school.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Ms. Joy for the update!

Anonymous said...

This is honestly great news! Very happy they'll be back in time for return-to-school!

Anonymous said...

I love how it has the vibe of the old store, complete with wall-covered rack panels.

Pennys herb co said...

We missed you.
Welcome back-see you soon.
Again thanks for being in our great neighborhood!
Rainer
Susa
Kim

East 7th st♥️♥️♥️🥊

Grieve said...

As previously reported, a 13 year old was arrested and charged with second-degree arson. Being a minor, a judge sealed the records.

Joanee Freedom said...

Hurray!!! We have missed this fine store and owners in our community.

Anonymous said...

I can’t count the number of times I’ve needed this store in the past few months. Glad to know they’re almost open again :)

OlympiasEpiriot said...

So glad!!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy they can reopen. I can't wait to stop by and spend some money!

Anonymous said...

This is wonderful news. Probably hell to have had to do all the work, but I bet it will result in increased business. Definitely gonna stop by for some rainbow glue sticks! (The best and only glue stick that works and Essex is the ONLY place that sells them!)

Anonymous said...

We missed you! So happy you are back!!!!!

Anonymous said...

The best of the best!!! Welcome home Essex Card Shop!!!

Anonymous said...

Those hard-cover bright blue notebooks with lined pages! :)
(Not cheap tho.)

Anonymous said...

Yes!!!.Love those expensive, but addictive journals: Apica, and then another journal.

Anonymous said...

Hooray. Welcome back. We missed you!