Re: The Collectible Caboose Will Be Closing

[John Eagle <jheagle@texas.net>]

Craig Berry wrote:
>
> 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
>
>  
>
Very SAD news - I'll see you soon.  John