Reply to "Are Hobby Stores all closing down in your Area??"

Mellow Hudson MikeOGR Forum Member

@Lioneljeff posted:
Hello all, I have an issue with all my hobby shops closing down here in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The only one I noticed that is still around is Hobby Lobby. Any idea why they are closing down?

@Lioneljeff,

They already did.

Unfortunately this trend is nothing new. The damage was already underway long ago. The closures started after internet sales exploded, almost 30 years ago now. Brick and mortar became obsolete quickly.

My favorite stores, those where I live, have been gone for nearly 20 years. They had existed for 50, 60, or 70 years before that and were institutions in their communities.

This is not going to turn around. Savor the memories.

Be thankful in places like Chicagoland. You have a rare situation.

Mike

5/25/226:59 PM

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