Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread q...@kd4e.com
My sense is that stores need to figure out new itches to scratch. If you want buyers for hardware then you need to teach younger people (youth and adults) how to use it. If you want more interest then you need to be more interesting. Host events like "robot wars" and Special Event stations and m

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread LM Picard
I miss some of these "bricks and mortar" toy stores as much as anyone. However, the world is a changing place with technology driving that change. Sourcing and selling things over the Internet just makes sense. The business model of retail just doesn't cut it anymore. You cannot have people

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread Dave Rossetti
terial so that the next generations can pick >> up where we left off. >> >> Bill >> >> Bill Carns, N7OTQ (Trustee K0CXX) >> Past President, Collins Collectors Association >> Founding Board, Collins Radio Heritage Group >> Editor, Signal Magazine &

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread The Pollacks
n Behalf Of William Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 6:53 AM To: boatanchor Subject: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes... Hello All, I have to 'let it all out'. Call the following a rant, excess whining, loads of lamentations, or whatever. Last week I had a 'Dad

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread donroden
And one of the best resources for seasoned ham radio gear is the brand specific forums like the Collins Reflector. If you have a problem or need a part, someone is always there to help. Don W4DNR Quoting Bill Carns : The Collins Collectors Association is working hard to leave a resource

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread Phillip Carpenter
the next generations can pick >> up where we left off. >> >> Bill >> >> Bill Carns, N7OTQ (Trustee K0CXX) >> Past President, Collins Collectors Association >> Founding Board, Collins Radio Heritage Group >> Editor, Signal Magazine >> Wimberley, TX >&

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread Phillip Carpenter
o Heritage Group > Editor, Signal Magazine > Wimberley, TX > 512 618 2762 (Cell) > 512 847 7010 (Home) > > > > -Original Message- > From: Boatanchors [mailto:boatanchors-boun...@puck.nether.net] On Behalf Of > Van Lincoln > Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2015 9:51 AM

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread Bill Carns
1 AM To: William Cc: boatanchors@puck.nether.net Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes... Good Morning William: This is Van Lincoln. I read your message and felt your pain. All I can add to your note, is that the market is changing, and a large chunk of the OLD electronics business is g

Re: [Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread Van Lincoln
Good Morning William: This is Van Lincoln. I read your message and felt your pain. All I can add to your note, is that the market is changing, and a large chunk of the OLD electronics business is going away due to the digital age, and that it will never return, except for what old-timers mana

[Boatanchors] Another Parts Store Closes...

2015-08-30 Thread William
Hello All, I have to 'let it all out'. Call the following a rant, excess whining, loads of lamentations, or whatever. Last week I had a 'Dad's Day Out' with my father to have breakfast and stop by an electronics shop in Minneapolis. The store was ABC Electronics (http://www.yelp.com/biz/abc-