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Originally Posted by JoeUT
I bought my stereo system about nine years ago at the place my father recommended from back in the early 80s and it's still around today. How many "big box" electronic stores...
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Originally Posted by Jamesj
Envious. Looks great. Wish we were there, but Vince got his diploma today so we have a good excuse for being absent. Way to go Jimmy, DSloan, Noofus and the rest...
Haha. Evo is the only regular retailer I have purchased any skis from since the 1980s. My entire quiver came via informal transactions among friends here and eBay sellers. Your loss is my gain
Tough to say what is "really" not safe anymore. There is an official list of what models shops are supposed to trust as still usable. Personally, I'll ski most things except plastic housed step in heels from the 80s and early to...
Most of the things gained by unions decades ago are in great jeopardy or already gone. Most people coming out of high school today, and even some college grads need more than one job to earn enough money to be self...
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Originally Posted by oldgoat
re: the original topic--Is REI putting other retailers out of business. How many of the small local shops that REI is ostensibly putting out of business have been in business...