[bars] You-do-it store closing

[Juan Jiménez]

Not really. Lots of people still building aircraft from kits. 🤣

On Thu, May 23, 2024, 23:29 Richard T <radiohamateur at gmail.com> wrote:

> So THAT explains the name...You Do it...kit building is a lost art.
>
> RichieT
> W1RJT
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> On Thu, May 23, 2024, 9:40 PM Verhulst <verhulst at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> I was a Junior at Newton South High school when they opened the Needham
>> location in 1964 - so, close by. It was one floor only and so a far cry
>> from what it became.... and what it is today. I remember that a good
>> portion of the store had work benches, individual cubes with peg board
>> sides and power strips. The idea was that people would come in, buy kits
>> and/or parts, and work on their projects on site. That did not last long.
>> They added the second floor in the middle to late seventies IIRC - I had
>> moved out to the wilds of Tewksbury by then but still made periodic
>> pilgrimages. Sad to see them go.
>>
>> 73s Tony W1DYS
>>
>> *From:* bars <bars-bounces at w1hh.org> <bars-bounces at w1hh.org> *On Behalf
>> Of *Tim K1DC
>> *Sent:* Thursday, May 23, 2024 6:35 PM
>> *To:* bars at w1hh.org
>> *Subject:* [bars] You-do-it store closing
>>
>>
>>
>> I received this email today.
>>
>> *To all our valued customers, *
>>
>>
>>
>> *Join us in commemorating the legacy of iconic “You-do-it” Electronics
>> Center. For 75 remarkable years, we've been the cornerstone of the
>> electronics industry, delivering exceptional products and unparalleled
>> service.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *After many fulfilling years of serving our community, we're announcing
>> the closure of our beloved store. While the decision to close is
>> bittersweet, we know that the memories created will endure. *
>>
>>
>>
>> *As we prepare for this transition, we encourage you to come say goodbye
>> and take advantage as we sell off our existing inventory and place special
>> orders for popular products. Additionally, we will be selling office
>> furniture and industrial shelving at deep discounts.*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Please note we will be closed Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27
>> for Memorial Day Weekend. Our new hours of operations starting Tuesday May
>> 28 will be 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday. *
>>
>>
>>
>> *Thank you for your patronage. Stay tuned for details on the exact
>> closing date and any special events in the upcoming weeks. *
>>
>> I've personally spent many an hour (and $$) wandering the aisles in
>> Needham.  I'll def. have to make one last trip down to grab some deals!
>>
>> So long and farewell to "You-Blew-It"!
>>
>> Tim - K1DC
>>
>> --
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>> Courageously sent from a non-Apple device that *includes* a headphone
>> jack.
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>> Tim Carter - K1DC (was KC1RET)
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