Movie Gallery Leaving Trumansburg Already
It was just a little bit over a year ago that the new Movie Gallery store moved into Trumansburg. Now, the sign is up announcing that the store is closing. The sale is offering just 10 to 30 percent off on the price of used DVDs.
That’s because the Movie Gallery chain is part of a national chain. All the DVDs that this local store can’t sell will be shipped off to other stores around the country. That’s what happened when the store opened here, of course. The racks were quickly filled with used DVDs for sale, even though no one had had the chance to even look at them in Trumansburg yet.
There’s a national glut in DVDs right now, combined with a low demand for them from brick and mortar stores. The popularity of Netflix is running physical video stores out of business. Trumansburg’s older, locally owned Main Street video store closed at the end of the summer, with a much better going out of business sale. There’s still one video store in Trumansburg left – out by Not My Dad’s ice cream, and that may hold on for a while, but the business lessons seem pretty clear – video is out, and a main street business that’s locally owned and targeted to the community’s needs is going to be a lot more successful than a manifestation of a national chain.
What will replace the two defunct video stores of Main Street Trumansburg? I haven’t heard myself if there’s any word. Does anyone else know?
[...] Peter Siegel, MBA wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe popularity of Netflix is running physical video stores out of business. Trumansburg’s older, locally owned Main Street video store closed at the end of the summer, with a much better going out of business sale. … [...]
Maybe a small movie theater similar to the glen theater would be an idea
or something which would actually encourage physical activity — such as a bowling alley would be a welcome addition to the village. something besides drinking and couch potatoeing.
I heard that Little Venice is expanding into the S&S space. I must admit i was hoping to have something new- like a local place to buy gifts, or something more interactive like Barry mentioned- a movie theatre or bowling alley (in a different space). I will continue to patronize Rent-a-Flick because they give good customer service (friendly, good recomendations, and community support). That place was always my first choice anyway.
Barry, you’re not the first that I’ve heard mention a bowling alley or small movie theatre.
I’ve still never tried Rent-a-Flick, though I may now, for those spur of the moment movie rental urges.
Rent-a-Flick has always been good for us.
Good service, easy parking place and good review info usually from any of the staff.
Glad he is still hanging in there.
I will admit we have been utilizing Hollywood in Ithaca, Movie Gallery and S&S for a few years now. Last Saturday I went into Movie Gallery only to realize they were going out of business and did not have the movie I needed. I drove to Rent-A-Flick and it was apparent that business was definitely booming – more than a few people in there looking for movies. To my dismay the owner came across as rather rude. This of course soured my visit and I doubt I will be going back. Be nicer to your customers sir, they are all you’ve got.
Barry,
I can’t offer you the bowling alley, but I do have something to offer that will require physical activity! We are in the process of getting zoning approvals for the land just south of Stover Lumber to open a Family Entertainment center. Mini Golf and a corn maze will be the main attractions in phase 1. Take a look at our website for more information. http://www.tburgminigolf.com. We could use all the local support we can get to get this project approved. It will greatly benefit the community.
didn’t work becuase of an extra period. here’s the link:
http://www.tburgminigolf.com/