A hometown of treasures for all

       Gavin Tindle of Montezuma is shown in his store, Hometown Treasures, at 409 E. Main St. in Montezuma, The business specializes in offering home and business liquidation and home downsizing online auction services. Tindle is joined by family members in operating the business with some items made available to the public through the store.

By J.O. Parker
 
       If you are looking for a special Christmas or birthday gift for the hard-to-buy for person, consider checking out Hometown Treasures in Montezuma.
       Located just off the Montezuma Square at 409 E. Main St., next door to Star Lanes, the business specializes in antiques, gifts, home and kitchen décor items, collectables, small decorative furniture items, seasonal holiday items, books by local authors, J.O. and Debbie Parker, and much more.
            The business opened in October 2024 with the store opening in November 2024.
            The business is under the direction of Gavin Tindle of Montezuma and others.
            In addition to the store, Tindle and company offer on-line estate and business liquidation services.
        “The reason I started the business is because I enjoy buying antiques and other used items,” noted Tindle. “By doing this, I have gained the knowledge to help others sell their items.”
            The on-line auctions are held through Hibid.com.
          Auction items include everything from household and kitchen items to furniture, electronics, bedroom sets, sofas and chairs, china hutches, antiques and collectables, toys, tools, garage items, automobiles, lawn furniture, yard decorative items, and much more.
           The business is currently accepting home and business liquidations and home downsizing all across the state.
      Current store hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The business is also open by appointment.
Christmas specials
           The business is currently offering Christmas specials on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. through Dec. 20. They include the following: store scavenger hunt (Nov. 22); cookie and hot chocolate day (Nov. 29); Touchstone Crystal with the Sparkle Sisters (Dec. 6); Hallmark movie marathon (Dec. 13); and gift wrap with a purchase (Dec. 20).
             Check the store often due to seasonal changes and as new items become available. 
Keep an eye on Hometown Treasures on Hibid.com or Hometown Treasures on Facebook for the next auction. For more information about Hometown Treasures auction and liquidation services, contact Gavin Tindle at 641-990-7857.