Collectibles shop born from grief now for sale
A successful Creswick collectibles shop founded by a grieving family is being sold for $265,000 due to health issues.
Debbie Brasher and her family moved from Melbourne to Creswick after losing their son, hoping a fresh start would help them through their grief. Three and a half years ago they opened Tell Tales Bed and Breakfast, then a year later added Tell Tales Collectables next door.
The shop became packed with vintage treasure: Betty Boop figures, Elvis memorabilia, Star Wars collectibles, and Bluey coins that have tripled in value. Customers came from across the region to walk through it.
Now family health issues have forced the Brashers to choose between keeping the bed and breakfast or the shop. They chose to sell the shop for $265,000, which includes all stock and the first year's rent.
Ms Brasher said she did not want the shop to close and hoped a new owner would continue it.
- $265,000
- Sale price
- 80 per cent before opening B&B
- Collection sold at auction
- 38 Albert Street, Creswick
- Shop address
Why it mattersA beloved regional drawcard that helped a grieving family rebuild their lives is closing, affecting customers and the local community.
AustraliaCreswick loses a local business that attracted visitors from across the region; other small-business owners may face similar pressure from family crises.
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