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A thread to remember those who are gone
I was just thinking as I drove home from work about all the businesses that I loved that are now gone. I may be in the minority on my list, but here is what I miss:
Circuit City Bennigans Chi Chi's Both are now gone, and I'm sure there are scores of others that we all miss, what do you miss?
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I didn't even realize Chi Chi's had failed. I had some good times there years ago.
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I miss Bob's Big Boy and Sambo's.
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All the local small business that died when wal-mart and home depot came to town. No more local hardware store to sell you only one nut, one bolt, a few screws, etc.
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 Bennigans and Chi CHi's? get out...don't we have enough chain restaurants? I don't shed a tear when restaurants like those go under.. Circuit City... Does anyone remember he uproar regarding the original return policy? They changed the policy after a bit of heat from the media, consumer groups etc. What about Crazy Eddies? The Wiz? Quote:
It was a place where they had nails in bins, a scale, and different sized brown bags you could carry your nails in. Shovel what looks like the amount of nails you need onto the scale... write the #of pounds on the bag.. pour the nails into the bag.. then go check out...or.. put it on you bill.. I go out of my way to avoid Home Despot.... and go out of my way to find the remaining independent lumber yard/home center
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The businesses and personas mentioned above don't hold a candle..
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I'll just list some of the big ones that I have noticed. Mostly because I don't miss Merveyns or Linens n' Things...
Bakers Square, Merveyns, Borders (rumor has it), Linens n' Things, lots of banks. I'll think of more.
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Oh yeah, and for you Denver Guys:
General Hardware on Broadway and Exposition. And cross your fingers for AAA Tradin' Post.
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While not completely gone, it might not be long (might not make it through '09)
Chrysler Krispe Kream Donuts Sbarro Sirius/XM Blockbuster
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I've heard Rite Aid and Cost Plus can be added to that list
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