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Guys, After a long period of soul-searching and number-crunching,
Elizabeth and I have decided that we need to close The Collectible
Caboose. It was a gut-wrenching decision, but it is one that we feel that
we have to make. With significantly declining sales and several other
economic conditions, the most optimistic model that I could develop showed us
borrowing way too much money (and by the way, no one is lending) only to be
back in our current situation this time next year. Therefore, we have
decided to close on or before September 26, 2009. Between now and then,
we will have a "Going Out Of Business" sale, so come get what you
want while we have it. I have to pay off a rather large bank loan and
vendors in order to close cleanly. That said, I am hoping that somehow through this process, I will
be able to keep a skeleton business open on the web and continue going to train
shows. That all depends on how much train inventory I have left. It
is my intention that I will be able to keep my train vendor relationships open
and active enough to be able to order items for you and anyone else that wants
me to. We'll just have to see how all of that works out. I can't begin to emphasize enough how much Elizabeth and I
appreciate your friendship and patronage over these last 6½ years.
Even though it will be in a different venue, I hope that we will be able to
continue this in the future. I hope to see you soon. Craig Berry The Collectible Caboose (512) 259-9494 m: (512) 657-3128 |