Over the years, Michelle and Bob Tartaglia have come to know the community they  live and work in. They know the people. And, they know the needs of the people. And they know, especially in tough times, people are always looking for a bargain.

As a result, they established a successful business over a decade ago - the Bargain House on Main Street - where they sell

Michelle Tartaglia takes a break from working in the upstairs Bargain House to show off the new Bargain Basement, which features quality, used furniture.

Now, they have opened the Bargain Basement - which features quality used furniture at bargain prices. The Bargain Basement is located downstairs from the Bargain House with a separate outside entrance at 120 North Main Street.

“We thought there was a real need for this type of business,” Michelle Tartaglia said. “With the economy and all, it just seemed like a good idea.”

And the Tartaglias were right.

By the end of their first official day of business, much of the Bargain Basement stock was marked “sold.”

Both stores are open Monday-Friday from 9-6 and Saturday from 9-4, and  major credit cards are accepted.

Call the Bargain House and Bargain Basement at 693-2129 for more information.

Story and photos by Viv Sade