Originally Posted by
ira d
Thirty years ago online ordering was new and few used that method but now the vast majority use that method and the result is the demand for the brick
and mortar store has largely dropped. Also todays models don't need the level of help to get started with compared to thirty years ago.
Well said Ira, and I'll add that when hobbyshops were in their heyday each one had at least one if not several employees who actually participated in the hobby and were there to answer any question the customer may have. At least in my area, this devolved into employees who didn't give a poop about anything but the paycheck, eliminating one of the best reasons for hobbyshop purchases.....