I live in the NYC area and ive seen a lot of import/specialty shops vanish. It's too bad. I wonder if import/specialty shops are even needed anymore. 10 years ago I needed them for sure. The growing popularity of the internet and sites like ebay has changed everything.

I want to support these stores no doubt. I'm not going to pay $50 for a used Christmas NiGHTS when I can get it on ebay for $5 or $10 though. It's too bad really, I love the atmosphere of good import/specialty shops.

Are these shops even needed anymore? I don't need em but I want em.

THE ONE, THE ONLY- RCM