I think this is going to be a common occurance, not just in fishing, but is "specialist" shops everywhere.... i'm thinking along the lines of model shops,record shops,etc etc
The fact is that the internet can kill trade.
My local store is really good. It dosn't specialise in one genre of angling, so sometimes i have to go further afield.
Recently i was looking at canal boxes, i went in and spoke to the owner, who went through the catalouge with me etc etc. I promised her that if i was going to buy one, she would get my trade.... after all, i might save a few bob on the internet, but theres nothing like "shopping" in real life, taking something home that day!...
I think i'll win in the end.
Incidently, iv'e also visited shops that are more like hostels for match anglers!...people sitting around smoking, rude service, getting treated like shit!.... in my opinion some of these establisments deserve to close!
The fact is that the internet can kill trade.
My local store is really good. It dosn't specialise in one genre of angling, so sometimes i have to go further afield.
Recently i was looking at canal boxes, i went in and spoke to the owner, who went through the catalouge with me etc etc. I promised her that if i was going to buy one, she would get my trade.... after all, i might save a few bob on the internet, but theres nothing like "shopping" in real life, taking something home that day!...
I think i'll win in the end.
Incidently, iv'e also visited shops that are more like hostels for match anglers!...people sitting around smoking, rude service, getting treated like shit!.... in my opinion some of these establisments deserve to close!