Hey Guys,
Kind of a long story here, but wanted to share. My wife and I are getting ready to do a complete kitchen make-over. I was out yesterday pricing new appliances and went by a local company that started out as a record/audio store. Over the years they have evolved as the local market has changed. They still sell televisions, home theater, audio gear and speakers, but also appliances, especially high-end. While I was sitting with a salesman getting prices for kitchen appliances, the owner came by and I spoke to him in passing. I started buying records from him in 1963 and have done a fair amount of business with him over the years. He’s semi-retired now and his two sons run the business (although I suspect he still has a controlling interest). He keeps an office there, and is in a few hours most days. After I finished with the salesman, I walked over and tapped on Mr. C’s door and asked if he had a minute. I reminded him who I was and asked him about his first store (they’ve relocated three times) and some about the brands they used to sell – Fisher, Scott, Pilot, Harmon Kardon, KLH, AR, McIntosh, to name a few. We reminisced a bit. I told him I had gotten involved with vintage gear and had acquired a Fisher 500C. Also reminded him my sister had bought a Fisher Ambassador console from him about 1964. He mentioned running into a mutual acquaintance, which reminded him of a story. This acquaintance used to own the Chrysler/Imperial/Dodge dealership. He and his wife came into Mr. C’s store and were looking at Fisher consoles. Mr. C. said he “pounded on the top of the console and said, ‘This is built like a Cadillac!’” Jimmy’s wife said, “Don’t you mean an Imperial?” Mr. C. said he was being a smart a_ _, and had to start back-peddling, Yes, I mean an Imperial. Anyway, he sold them THREE Fisher consoles, one for the couple and one for each of the two sons.
Any way, it’s great to see independent businesses like this continue on. Mr. C’s prices are and always were very competitive. And he has a way of always making you glad you did business with him, which is why I’ve remained a customer for some thirty-seven years. Oh yeah, the album in my avatar came from his store when he was in his first location.
Bob
Kind of a long story here, but wanted to share. My wife and I are getting ready to do a complete kitchen make-over. I was out yesterday pricing new appliances and went by a local company that started out as a record/audio store. Over the years they have evolved as the local market has changed. They still sell televisions, home theater, audio gear and speakers, but also appliances, especially high-end. While I was sitting with a salesman getting prices for kitchen appliances, the owner came by and I spoke to him in passing. I started buying records from him in 1963 and have done a fair amount of business with him over the years. He’s semi-retired now and his two sons run the business (although I suspect he still has a controlling interest). He keeps an office there, and is in a few hours most days. After I finished with the salesman, I walked over and tapped on Mr. C’s door and asked if he had a minute. I reminded him who I was and asked him about his first store (they’ve relocated three times) and some about the brands they used to sell – Fisher, Scott, Pilot, Harmon Kardon, KLH, AR, McIntosh, to name a few. We reminisced a bit. I told him I had gotten involved with vintage gear and had acquired a Fisher 500C. Also reminded him my sister had bought a Fisher Ambassador console from him about 1964. He mentioned running into a mutual acquaintance, which reminded him of a story. This acquaintance used to own the Chrysler/Imperial/Dodge dealership. He and his wife came into Mr. C’s store and were looking at Fisher consoles. Mr. C. said he “pounded on the top of the console and said, ‘This is built like a Cadillac!’” Jimmy’s wife said, “Don’t you mean an Imperial?” Mr. C. said he was being a smart a_ _, and had to start back-peddling, Yes, I mean an Imperial. Anyway, he sold them THREE Fisher consoles, one for the couple and one for each of the two sons.
Any way, it’s great to see independent businesses like this continue on. Mr. C’s prices are and always were very competitive. And he has a way of always making you glad you did business with him, which is why I’ve remained a customer for some thirty-seven years. Oh yeah, the album in my avatar came from his store when he was in his first location.
Bob
