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About bettertimesemporium

Located in Village Landing on Plymouth, MA's waterfront, Better Times Emporium sells 1950's, 60's, and 70's memorabila & collectibles. We carry vintage and reproduction items like Coca-Cola, John Deere, Hot Rods, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and more. We have old-fashioned candy and old-time soda flavors. Come on in and take a look!

New Locations and Opportunities!

Posted on February 26, 2014 by bettertimesemporium

I have some good news to share! I am moving many of my store items into a new space in a storefront opening this weekend. Roadside Redemption, located in Plymouth at 168 Court Street (the white Colonial up on the … Continue reading →

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Store Closing!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by bettertimesemporium

Goodbye, For Now To all my loyal and wonderful customers, I wanted to let you know that I must regretfully close my doors at my current location for good. It has been a lot of fun for me at the … Continue reading →

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Jim Lonborg Autograph Session

Posted on September 6, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

Former Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg was in our store for a signing session on Saturday, August 24th. He signed baseball memorabilia that people purchased in our store or brought along. He was very friendly, talking to all and taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Autographed Item, Events, Memorabilia, News, Photos, Sports | Tagged autograph session, baseball memorabilia, Better Times Emporium, former Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg | Leave a comment

And the Winners Are…

Posted on September 2, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

We’re pleased to announce the two recent winners for our One Fund Raffle. Back in May we began selling raffle tickets for $2 each to help benefit the Boston Marathon victims. We held the drawing on Sunday, Aug. 18. Our … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Events, Fundraiser, Jukeboxes, News | Tagged Better Times Emporium, Boston Marathon victims fundraiser, Red Sox tickets, The One Fund Boston, vintage AMI/Rowe CD jukebox, vintage memorabilia | Leave a comment

Get Your Red Sox Autograph!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

Former Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg will be in our store signing baseball memorabilia on Saturday, August 24th from 1 to 3 PM. This will be a busy day in downtown Plymouth since the Plymouth Festival will be happening too, … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, Autographed Item, Baseball Cards, Memorabilia, Sports | Tagged 1960s collectibles, baseball memorabilia, Better Times Emporium, former Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg, signing session | Leave a comment

Record Blowout Sidewalk Sale

Posted on August 16, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

Looking for some old vinyl? Stop in to Better Times Emporium, your home for anything and everything nostalgic, on Saturday, August 17th and Sunday, August 18th for our Vinyl Record Blow-Out Sidewalk Sale (weather permitting). There will be special tables … Continue reading →

Posted in 1950's, 1960's, Promotion, Vinyl Records | Tagged 1950s vintage items, 1960s collectibles, Better Times Emporium, record blowout sale, vinyl records | Leave a comment

Look for Us on Television Starting This Week!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

Our first Better Times Emporium television ad will start showing this week on Thursday night’s 10 pm Pawn Stars show. It may also run on this week’s edition of Storage Wars. Look for our on-line ads starting next week. Either … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, News | Tagged American Pickers, American Restoration, Better Times Emporium, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, TV commercial | Leave a comment

Elvis Weekend

Posted on August 12, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

It’s that time again, Elvis Weekend! Starting on Friday, August 16th (the anniversary of his passing in 1977) and running through Sunday, August 18th, we will be having an Elvis the “King-size” SALE on everything Elvis! All Elvis merchandise will … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, 1970's, Elvis, Jukeboxes, Memorabilia, Movies, Promotion, Vinyl Records | Tagged 1960s memorabilia, 1970s collectibles, Better Times Emporium, Elvis Day, Elvis memorabilia, Elvis movies, Elvis music | Leave a comment

One Fund Raffle

Posted on August 8, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

Back in May we began selling raffle tickets to help benefit the Boston Marathon victims. All proceeds are going to One Fund Boston. So far we’ve done quite well, having already gathered over $600 in ticket sales. With less than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraiser, Jukeboxes, News | Tagged 1950s collectibles, 1960s memorabilia, AMI/Rowe CD jukebox, Better Times Emporium, Boston Marathon victims, raffle for One Fund Boston, Red Sos game vs. Baltimore Orioles | Leave a comment

Making Waves in the Media

Posted on August 7, 2013 by bettertimesemporium

We’ve already been in our new storefront at 27 South Park Avenue (next to Aristocracy Salon & Day Spa, and attached to the same building as the Sun Dynasty) for two months now! We’re enjoying the extra space that has … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, News | Tagged 1950s memorabilia, American Pickers, American Restoration, Better Times Emporium, Limelight Music Magazine, Pawn Stars, Plymouth MA collectibles, South Shore Living Magazine | Leave a comment