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johnnyFive · 2581 days ago · link · · parent · post: 'People aren't spending': stores close doors in 'oversaturated' US retail market
Exactly. I was never really into comics, but I at least vaguely knew the guy who ran the comic shop in the next town over since that's where we got all our RPG sourcebooks. Gaming shops are the classic example: the places people go to play games and hang out. My brother used to spend hours at the local comic shop playing 40K, and got to know a lot of people there. Sadly that place too went under....
user-inactivated · 2581 days ago · link ·
It is my sincerest hope that as big box retail continues to flounder, mom and pop shops will start to make a comeback. In my opinion, the atmosphere and level of service in addition to knowing I'm supporting the local economy is well worth both the price premium and the additional time required to shop.
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