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Quote from: ECG on May 21, 2007, 11:54:34 AMExpand QuoteOur local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls. My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.[close]I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop. Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.
Our local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls. My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.[close]
Quote from: Row From The Rocks on May 21, 2007, 08:13:03 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: ECG on May 21, 2007, 11:54:34 AMExpand QuoteOur local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls. My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.[close]I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop. Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.[close]that post is totally on point.
Quote from: ECG on May 21, 2007, 11:54:34 AMExpand QuoteOur local shop which is in the same area (Lair, Enfield Ct, right above Hartford) don't sell any bullshit and would never be in a mall.Do whatever you like. But my support goes to the true shops. The ones that are not in malls. My other favorite shop KCDC in Williamsburb Brooklyn also has a killer scene and shop. None of which you would find dead in a strip mall.And you can't say it doesn't work cuz boith them shops sell shit tons.Fuck Zumiez, Pac Sun and all that mall shit.[close]I'll agree with one thing - Fuck Zumiez and Pac Sun. Here's the thing. Zumiez is opening up 300 stores in the northeast this year. Theory made a preemptive strike by getting in the mall, but here's the thing - a core shop can exist in the mall. What makes core? Skater owned? Done. Supports a team? Done. Helps out the scene by hosting demos and constest, building parks and putting out videos? Done. "True" shops aren't necessarily the ones that yell it loudest, they're the ones that put their money where their mouth is. Let's face it, you're not going to go skate Zumiez Skatepark - because skateparks don't make money. Like I said, you've gotta support the people who support you. The "mall" hate only works when applied to horrible chain stores. Theory has been in business for 9 years and has done a lot for the scene - that's what makes a "True" skateshop. Things might be working now (of course KCDC isn't entirely funded by skateboarding) but what about when there's 300 more competitors? The Zumiez in the Waterford Mall has already open and don't think West Farms isn't on the list. If we want skateboarding in the right peoples hands we can't hide behind some weird view about location. The mall sucks. I don't go there either, but kids do - and their parents spend money there regardless. Those of us who know might have loyalty, but some forty something Mom could give a shit - and that's who's paying the rent.[close]
wasnt there a new shop someone made a topic about and all there shit was streetwear?
Correction, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.
Quote from: Row From The Rocks on May 22, 2007, 05:32:45 PMExpand QuoteCorrection, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.[close]what happens when skatin isnt cool to do any more? just like the good ol'days!an none of these kids are loyal to the game quit an every one who doesnt skate stops buyin skate shit? what will zumiez do,pac sun do?
Correction, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.[close]
Quote from: hearphones on May 22, 2007, 05:39:39 PMExpand QuoteQuote from: Row From The Rocks on May 22, 2007, 05:32:45 PMExpand QuoteCorrection, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.[close]what happens when skatin isnt cool to do any more? just like the good ol'days!an none of these kids are loyal to the game quit an every one who doesnt skate stops buyin skate shit? what will zumiez do,pac sun do?[close]They'll get out. They'll change with their customer base, sell more heelys or something. Same as Nike.
Quote from: Row From The Rocks on May 22, 2007, 05:32:45 PMExpand QuoteCorrection, Zumiez had a grand opening for their SECOND store in Connecticut on Saturday. Still not sweating? Start.[close]what happens when skatin isnt cool to do any more? just like the good ol'days!an none of these kids are loyal to the game quit an every one who doesnt skate stops buyin skate shit? what will zumiez do,pac sun do?[close]
^^KC/DC??I'm happy I live in a place entirely unaffected by skate fashion
Quote from: D.V._EaglesFan on May 22, 2007, 07:07:58 PMExpand Quote^^KC/DC??I'm happy I live in a place entirely unaffected by skate fashion[close]UTAH?
^^KC/DC??I'm happy I live in a place entirely unaffected by skate fashion[close]
if post- retirement duke nukem bagged that azz i have a chance too
the fit for their shirts are really wierd. its like they are designed for people 7ft tall
DGK SOME TIMES
if i had a skate shop and wanted to make more money than the other onesi would sell:nike sblrgkrewpornocandyfallennew eralakaiany clothing company that has tight pantselementdrankplan bdiamond t shirtsbam margera shitmaybe weed (im not tryna get caught up)what else?
Topic: Corny shit your shop sells to keep the lights on (Read 13213 times)