It’s A Lot of Fun Shoppin’….. at Scott-McCoppin!

Just ask any of the countless life long customers of Ron and Stephanie Austin’s, and they will share with you the same sentiments the store ads “jingle” claims.  “It is a lot of fun shoppin’… at Scott- McCoppin.”

 

If you are in the market for a good book or that perfect card, like the original owners; Ron and Stephanie have a wide variety of both. While they continue to sell the books and Hallmark cards which were part of the first owners inventory line, they also have expanded their stock to include candles, gift items, gourmet foods as well as jewelry. 

 

The Scott-McCoppin Bookstore has been a part of the Phillipsburg Business community since 1938.  This family owned business was started by Harriet Scott and Grace McCoppin.  Ron Austin, a nephew of Harriet Scott; as a boy spent his summers in Phillipsburg helping his aunt at the store.  Little did he realize it was training for a business he would eventually own. 

 

On June 1, 1972, Ron and Stephanie Austin purchased the store from the two women and have been the owners every since.  Ron and Stephanie have worked hard to maintain the business that was built by these women. 

 

Stephanie is proud of the business she and her husband have worked hard to preserve and build.  “We feel the store is an asset to the area, “she said.  “We want it to perpetuate itself, as it has been perpetuated through Aunt Harriet and Grace and us.”

 

Phillips County Economic Development thanks Ron and Stephanie for the commitment and dedication they have shown for the 37 years they have been in business.  We look forward to continuing to work with them in the future. 

 

If you haven’t stopped by Scott McCoppin, be sure to do so. Then you will know…It’s a lot of fun shoppin’…. at Scott-McCoppin!!