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Originally Posted by theducks
fjtorres probably listed ALL of my main sources by mail.
I also belonged? to 2 record clubs, a (open reel) Quad Tape club.
Mail order was King. Especially in rural areas not big enough to support malls.
Speaking of Malls. Many of the ones built in the 70's have failed, are even GONE (torn down). I find it interesting that some of the ones from BEFORE then, are still thriving (at least, in the SF Bay area)
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The earlier ones were focused more on being regional sales draws?
Too many of the 70's/80's malls were more neighborhood- and entertainment-focused. It made them more vulnerable to online and to entertainment changes than pure commerce destination plays. A lot of the failed ones I've seen were in or right next to residential areas instead of business-focused interstate exits.
Location may also play a role. Early malls had their pick of locations while the newer ones had to avoid the existing ones.
All are suffering from overbuilding but some were better equipped for longterm survival.