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I miss Blockbuster...

Saw that Blockbuster documentary recently and was overcome with nostalgia. For some reason today I thought of Netscape Navigator and had to Google them (ironic, I know) to look at whatever happened to them.


What are some of the other bygone brands from our collective youths that you miss? Could be a brand that recently went under or one that went out in the 80s/90s.


Lets take a stroll down memory lane...

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Coffeesforclosers
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Director Sales and Market Development
Im more upset i never went to Action Park, nicknamed Class Action park. My wife grew up in New Jersey and went and just watched the documentary on HBO Max, missed out for sure.ย 

Answer your question- Blockbuster and Circuit City lol
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
I remember seeing the Circuit City commercials with the big plug in the building like I saw it yesterday.
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
I remember using my own money to buy my first stereo system there! I also remember my dad trying to haggle the salesman on the price. Haha!
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
And in that moment....a salesman was born.
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
The guy did come down a bit...cuz I was a cute, toe-headed 10yo boy buying his first stereo. But he definitely left money on the table. I was sold on that stereo, regardless.ย 
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
However, he did get me on the warranty! Didn't see that one coming!
Coffeesforclosers
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Director Sales and Market Development
oh man, thats solid right there

Coffeesforclosers
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Director Sales and Market Development
did he get the deal? Is that why they went under, they had bad negotiators on the floor?ย 
Coffeesforclosers
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Director Sales and Market Development
dont negotiate against yourself circuit city lol
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Not a sustainable GTM.ย 
southernfriedsales
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Senior AE & Business Owner
Would've died working at Blockbuster.ย  <3
JuicyKlay
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Just watched that this week. Wow that documentary was insane. Would have loved to go there!
Coffeesforclosers
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Director Sales and Market Development
totally up my alley, and yes wouldve gotten hurt baaaaadddd lolol
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Two easy (read "devastating") ones: Toys 'R Us andย Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Massive childhood memories around both!

PS. Still have my Blockbuster card!
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
MAN i do miss the circus!!

And I really do hope Toys 'R Us makes a comeback one day.
SADNES5
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down voters are marketing spies
Still in action in Canada
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Oh look, yet another reason to visit Canada!
TheLaughingWolf
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Business Development Manager
We still got Toys R Us up here in Canada. Don't know for how much longer though.ย 
BlueJays2591
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Federal Business Dev Director
some of the best nights i had as a kid involved Blockbuster. Netflix and such made the process easier/better, but i definitely miss the old days. sad that our kids won't get to experience the joy of picking out VHS tapes at Blockbuster. simple joy.
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
They should really bring it back.ย  Problem is, even if they rented VCRs and DVD players along with the movies, most TVs probably aren't even compatible with them anymore!
BlueJays2591
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Federal Business Dev Director
I think it would have some business in the beginning, but the reality is that most people love the ease of Netflix and Hulu. i would be happy to see it brought back, but fully knowing it wouldn't be a long term business.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
If only for a moment...
BlueJays2591
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Federal Business Dev Director
I think there is one up in Oregon. i would love to visit one day just to bring back the feelings of the Good Ol' Days.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
There is!ย  The documentary was all about that one, and last I heard they had survived COVID, so I hope they keep plugging along.
Bittersweet0326
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Digital Business Associate
Alladin's Castle for me is the biggest. Blockbuster is a good one but man what about watching TGIF every week???
HarryCaray
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honestly never even heard of Alladin's Castle.ย  Educate me!
Bittersweet0326
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Digital Business Associate
I believe it was a big chain, but maybe itโ€™s an iowa thing. It was a big arcade that had all the best games and was pretty affordable.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
Gosh I miss arcades in general...
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Def. TGIF. I can still sing the song, by heart.

Also own the box sets of Family Matters, Full House, Perfect Strangers and Boy Meets World. My kids love them!
Bittersweet0326
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Digital Business Associate
Awesome! Man those were the days
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
Kid shows are no where near the level of awesome that they used to be. I have several DVD sets of old series for my kids because today's stuff is bleh. ๐Ÿคฎ
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
I honestly didn't even realize Friday's was gone....
MMMGood
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Senior Account Executive
The Friday evening set of TV shows, bro. Not the restaurant.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
oh hahaha my bad
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
anyone remember Sam Goody?
Telehealth_2the_Moon
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Director of Business Development
I have a sweet spot for Radioshack. They started folding just when I got old enough to realize I could just go there and leave with something that would work for whatever I needed like setting up an Xbox 360 to my small tv in the college dorms (Video: RCA to VGA + VGA to HDMI & Audio: Coaxial to AUX for my headphones if anyone was wondering...)ย 

Blockbuster was a great time too. There was always that one staff that seemed to have seen every movie ever and could guide you through your adventures.
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
Radioshack...a staple of every mall
CuriousFox
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Sharper Image

The Limited

And a few local stores that are no longer around from when I was a kit.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
Sharper Image was awesome.ย  Like walking into the future when I was a kid.
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
remember to upvote!
sahil
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Deepak Chopra of Sales
I loved Sharper Image in-store experience. It like looking into the future for my little fat nerdy self.
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
Totally agree, I said the same thing above. Felt like the place where Q would show 007 all the new stuffย 
DonDraper
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National Sales Manager
The last store closed here in Australia just last year. Best part of the weekend in the 90s, getting Fish and Chips then spending 45 minutes arguing with my sister over which movie to hire.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
"Fish and Chips" and "move to hire"...Gosh I love Australians!!
DonDraper
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National Sales Manager
Yeah we are pretty cool. The best thing also is we will tell you how it is!ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
but somehow in a really friendly way!
DonDraper
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National Sales Manager
Oh absolutely... unless you are from Perth
beachNsales
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Sales Manager
toy-r-us
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
bring it back!!
Chep
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
rip toys r us
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
Kids today will never know the joy...
FrankTheTank
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Enterprise Account Executive
Radio Shack is one I loved going to when I was little. They always had the best RC cars and cool gadgets.
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
I do remember their RC cars!
paddy
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Director of Business Development
I miss taxi cabs.
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
I actually agree with this.ย  Uber doesn't do it for me like regular cabs used to.
MrBravado
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VP of Marketing
๐Ÿ˜Š Blockbuster - Sweet - Top Of The Pops 25.01.1973
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y64211sjSko

southernfriedsales
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Senior AE & Business Owner
Lol. I just made a post about first jobs. You should check it out - very related.ย 

#FirstJob
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
I'll do that!
TheLaughingWolf
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Business Development Manager
Blockbuster was the best. Going there on a Friday night, picking out your second choice because you didn't reserve the new release. Then spending some time looking at the candy section, only to realise that you will go to 7-11 and get 15 bucks worth of their 5 cent candies.

I miss those days.ย 
HarryCaray
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HMFIC
Like it was yesterday....
Chep
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
Was a great company that fills me with childhood nostalgiaย 
Ace
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CEO
Remember the old games? Super Contra, Price of Persia, miss those. Yes, we have much better games now but damn those were the golden years
hauru.sales
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Sales Enthusiast
Crash the bandicoot
Lambda
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Sales Consultant
never again! convenience over everything haha those late fees! ugh
Chep
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
I miss Runescape
SaaSsy
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AE
MySpace - or am I aging myself...
MR.StretchISR
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ISR
I was wondering if there was a stack ranking but then saw posts with upvotes and tons of comments sandwiched between, well not the above, lol. But New definitely had more than popular and was different

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