It's easy to forget with the advent of the world wide web, e-mail, and online shopping, stores are at their roots what they have always been; a person behind a counter. In the old days, you had to hunt down these places. Perhaps ordering by mail if you were lucky, but more likely by mailing money to a foreign land based solely on usenet conversations, and blind faith in the honest nature of your fellow man. How easily we forget that these places STILL EXIST. Stores may make more money via the web, but there is something magical, tangible, and completely pleasing to visit these alladin's caves. Kudos to Virtual Alan for his efforts in reminding all of us of the roots of our hobby. Concealed behind the shiny exterior of a web page, they still exist, and the smiles shared by merchant and collector alike, regardless of language or age, are something that can never be conveyed by any web page. I fondly remember the age when collecting was an experience of people meeting people, and not the sterile click of a mouse on an order form. -ASSEMbler You can see the complete story here, with more pictures.
I sent Barry the link to my original post and this was his reply... And also this link advising he may be getting some more business Nice post ASSEMbler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hi Alan thanks for posting it you are the best!! barry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Your #1 source for rare video games & accessories MSN: email@gamechoiceclub.com ICQ: 24288824 ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Brown To: Game Choice Club Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 9:49 PM Subject: RE: Hong Kong Itinerary Jan 26 2006 http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8511 Lot`s of nice comments on the pictures and people having bought from you before!!!!!!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I also think about this alot. You always hear, where did you get that? (off ebay) like its a store in it self, but there are real people that sell and some of these guys are real passionate about games. Its easy to get jaded these days. Awsome post!!
