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Originally Posted by marothisu
but at the same time they're not understanding how the world has changed while they've sat idly by not understanding the shift
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This is not entirely true. Some customers prefer to shop online, its very socioeconomic. Your lookign at this from a place of privilege as most likely a professional class member. There are a lot of blue color or working poor immigrants who still demand to handle merchandise in person, inspect, know the owner and delivery drivers. They are just as much part of the market as Wayfair. The city and state have increased the burden so much there is no hope for these shops. I can tell you there are plenty of mom and pop furniture stores all over where I am in FL catering to lower income buyers with custom lay away, rent to own and financing here. I haven't seen a single empty storefront the whole half a year I've been here.