http://www.christianstuartlee.com/2010/05/16/death-of-the-american-hobby-shop/ A critique of Life Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.christianstuartlee.com/2010/05/16/death-of-the-american-hobby-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-352 admin Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:05:26 +0000 http://www.christianstuartlee.com/?p=176#comment-352 Since writing this, I have seen two new hobby shops open within 10 miles of my house. While that is encouraging news, I am also sad to report that when I shopped in one on a weekend close to Christmas, it was far from bustling. Moreover, sadly, the prices are still higher than what can be found online (even with shipping). At best, I hope that they may be able to compete on knowledge and personal service, perhaps through events or involvement with local schools or clubs. Since writing this, I have seen two new hobby shops open within 10 miles of my house. While that is encouraging news, I am also sad to report that when I shopped in one on a weekend close to Christmas, it was far from bustling. Moreover, sadly, the prices are still higher than what can be found online (even with shipping). At best, I hope that they may be able to compete on knowledge and personal service, perhaps through events or involvement with local schools or clubs.

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