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[Boltman]

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Best Buy isn't going oob anytime soon.

[AUChase]

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The only thing RadioShack ever did for me was XMOD RC cars.

Everything else they did was trumped by local "mom and pop" businesses. It didn't take long for their products to start becoming way over priced in comparison to the competition and they just didn't have anything to offer.

[slickdtc]

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I feel like Sports Authority had a major national competitor, while Best Buy and Barnes and Noble really don't. Every BB/B&N I've been in are always busy, while Sports Authority was barren (mostly because Dick's is much more appealing in atmosphere and price).

My opinion is that if a big box store specializes in something and doesn't have major competition, it'll be fine (for the foreseeable future, at least).

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Best Buy and Barnes & Noble are the survivors. Remember Circuit City and Borders?

Fun fact: CC is coming back, but as a limited boutique instead of a superstore model.

It's the mega stores that do this ex: Target and Walmart. They have such strong purchasing power and such massive space, they can offer some of what those previously mentioned stores did, but at better prices still. I think a tech place like BB and CC will be able to survive their continued assault because the tech category is so large and growing. New advancements with TV resolution, 3D printers, and VR will continue to keep them viable. Plus, they go hand-in-hand with e-commerce.

One store that has seemingly everything but you wouldn't think of: Staples. I was in there the other day, and they have a massive aisle of cleaning products. Paper towels, Windex, you name it. I don't know who their competition is since they ate up OfficeMax.

[BunnyHardaway]

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The only thing RadioShack ever did for me was XMOD RC cars.

Everything else they did was trumped by local "mom and pop" businesses. It didn't take long for their products to start becoming way over priced in comparison to the competition and they just didn't have anything to offer.

I remember going in for a laptop charger and they tried getting me to dish out $100 for one. Like GTFO.

[SuperBowlNachos]

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Driving from Dallas to Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Any ideas on the best place for an overnight stop? I was in NO 2 months ago, so avoiding there would be fine.

[LambertandHam]

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Best Buy and Barnes & Noble are the survivors. Remember Circuit City and Borders?

Fun fact: CC is coming back, but as a limited boutique instead of a superstore model.

It's the mega stores that do this ex: Target and Walmart. They have such strong purchasing power and such massive space, they can offer some of what those previously mentioned stores did, but at better prices still. I think a tech place like BB and CC will be able to survive their continued assault because the tech category is so large and growing. New advancements with TV resolution, 3D printers, and VR will continue to keep them viable. Plus, they go hand-in-hand with e-commerce.

One store that has seemingly everything but you wouldn't think of: Staples. I was in there the other day, and they have a massive aisle of cleaning products. Paper towels, Windex, you name it. I don't know who their competition is since they ate up OfficeMax.

Borders would charge MSRP for DVDs at the time. 30$, even years ago when they were around was simply too much.

[Millennium]

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Best Buy and Barnes & Noble are the survivors. Remember Circuit City and Borders?

Fun fact: CC is coming back, but as a limited boutique instead of a superstore model.

That's what I was getting at - they're still open because they beat out their competitors in the same field.

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[jeremym480]

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Driving from Dallas to Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Any ideas on the best place for an overnight stop? I was in NO 2 months ago, so avoiding there would be fine.

Biloxi, MS for some casino action?

[dickey1331]

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Biloxi, MS for some casino action?

Biloxi is a good idea. It's about a 8 hour drive. I'd stay at the Hard Rock or the Beau.

[l3ulvl]

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I'm surprised liquor stores still exist here now that Meijer and Walmart sell them, and cheaper. At least the liquor stores in the business areas, I get the convenience of the residential area ones. I can't remember the last time I bought booze from somewhere other than a superstore, I might get tobacco there but it's probably only a matter of time til pipe tobacco is at the big place too

[Negan]

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....what exactly is this thread about? Lol
Sorry I'm so confused.

[jeremym480]

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....what exactly is this thread about? Lol
Sorry I'm so confused.

[Negan]

Then it is definitely the best ever...lol

[redsox4evur]

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And everything at the same time.

[Speedy]

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A man I have come to revere in the past five years or so I've found out today is two years younger than me. It's odd to look up to somebody younger than yourself.