Another LHS Closes its Doors Forever

[Jim B]

We're losing a major LHS here in the Syracuse, NY, area at the end of the Summer:

Family-owned Syracuse area hobby store is saying goodbye after a 50-year run

It's sad to see, but I guess it was inevitable.  Merchandise wasn't moving well, inventory wasn't all that great as of late (now I know why), increased competition, and kids generally more interested in videogames.

[meechum68]

Dang, hate to see it, and I am worried that my local shop won't find another owner. But I am gonna try and slip in this weekend and get the scuttle butt. 

[Jim B]

Sign of the times, I guess. 😢

[Mark]

Radio control is a tough row to hoe for a local shop.  There is one in my area that is still strong, but another one closed about twenty years ago.  Guys go to the store to buy magazines, order the big stuff online, only going to the local store for supplies needed right now.  And the bigger stuff always carries a risk of becoming outdated "dead" stock.

[Jim B]

Walt's even had an indoor track. Generally a good thing in Central New York. The photo of Walt in the beginning of the article is of him at his track. The used to have meets & all sorts of stuff there. They got rid of the railroad stuff about 15 years ago, and automotive model inventory was shrinking for Gundam. Armor & aircraft was small, and ships were basically nonexistent.