Bluffton now has a brand-name outlet store. "missElaineous QVC Corner," an outlet for the QVC products opened earlier this fall in Polished Nail and Body Salon, 417 N. Main St.

Named for Elaine Fair, mother of Polished owner Joan Frederick, the business is the only one of its type in northwestern Ohio.

"As an outlet store for QVC we offer overstocked and discounted items," said Elaine. "We offer Christmas items, jewelry, travel organizers, home d'ecor, lots of seasonal items and lots of other items."

The Bluffton outlet has items available at discounted prices from QVC, plus there is no shipping and handling costs.

The shop receives new shipments twice a month. New products are stocked as soon as they arrive.

Customers may check the shop's Facebook page for current lists of items in stock.

The business, located in Polished, will soon have its own retail room for its products. Both businesses are open Mondays through Saturdays. The telephone number is 419-358-0001.