I’m pretty transparent on the gram. Most of y’all know the places I shop, the places I sell, the things I look at and look for.
Being that my favorite @buffaloexchange is now gone (and it’s hard for me to fathom considering how busy they always were) I’m going to have to make do with what I’m left with...and...from the way things are looking, I don’t know how long that’s gonna last. @crossroadstrading is another good spot and I live within about a mile and a half of TWO of them. One is a short walk away, the other one is a short drive...they’re not as great as Buffalo, but they’ll definitely do.
I took a quick dip in @crossroadstrading the other day and had a very brief conversation with a dude who remembers me as a regular (before the shutdown). I asked him how business was and he said - ‘we are down 236% right now.’ I’m not totally sure if he was being serious, but I am very sure of the sentiment... Retail is hurting...And even established companies like Buffalo and Crossroads are in ganger of being around no longer.
I can’t imagine what’s going on with all of the mom and pop and brick and mortars that have popped up over the past few years, but I am making the assumption that it’s not all good. If they’ve been active, they’ve probably already been moving a big chunk of their business online, but if they haven’t they’re probably in a bit of a crunch.
Anyway, I’d say this is probably Captain Obvious sh*t for most of you, but if not, try and spend a few bucks with your local shops. Help them get back on their feet. Our government really doesn’t give a damn about small businesses...it’s really up to us at this point.
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