The e-mail came out of the blue yesterday! I’m sure the owner’s decision wasn’t one she made lightly but given the Economy taking an uncertain turn, plus Retail always has high overhead despite how much profit one can make on out-of-print sets. Such a pisser because I really loved the second location they had, it was a former private music instruction building.
It’s not the end of CBB though. It will remain via online to help out us Master and wannabe Master Builders hunt down parts, sets, minifigs and whatever. Just no LEGO-based birthday parties and what I enjoy the most with shopping at a physical store…impulse buying and discovering stuff! Oh yeah, and having an audience to share my creations or acquisitions with!
Thanks for everything Creative Brick Builder! When my financial situation shakes out for the better, I hope to be a good online patron yet I’m going to miss your Memorial/Labor Day specials on random bricks!