Are you feeling it?

[SD Transplant]

Guess who else is feeling it?

Source: Union Tribune
By Mae Anderson
ASSOCIATED PRESS

6:58 a.m. February 20, 2008

NEW YORK – Troubled retailers Sharper Image Corp. and Lillian Vernon Corp. have filed for bankruptcy, pointing to the effects of a weak holiday season and a struggling economy.
Both Sharper Image, known for its high-tech novelty gadgets, and Lillian Vernon, which sells low-cost gifts and gadgets through its catalog and Web site, have long been plagued with falling sales…..

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/business/20080220-0658-retailbankruptcies.html

[lindismith]

this makes sense to me because both Sharper Image and Lillian Vernon both sell stuff that is ‘nice-to-have’ not ‘must-have’.

I have often wondered at what point our Society will decide they have enough stuff? I mean, there’s only room for a certain amount of stuff in each person’s home. If belts are tightening it makes sense that those two retailers are feeling it, both because we are all maxed out on stuff, and because their products are not must-haves.

I talked to a friend who owns a carpet cleaning business in North County yesterday. He’s feeling it too.

[lindismith]

this makes sense to me because both Sharper Image and Lillian Vernon both sell stuff that is ‘nice-to-have’ not ‘must-have’.

I have often wondered at what point our Society will decide they have enough stuff? I mean, there’s only room for a certain amount of stuff in each person’s home. If belts are tightening it makes sense that those two retailers are feeling it, both because we are all maxed out on stuff, and because their products are not must-haves.

I talked to a friend who owns a carpet cleaning business in North County yesterday. He’s feeling it too.

[lindismith]

this makes sense to me because both Sharper Image and Lillian Vernon both sell stuff that is ‘nice-to-have’ not ‘must-have’.

I have often wondered at what point our Society will decide they have enough stuff? I mean, there’s only room for a certain amount of stuff in each person’s home. If belts are tightening it makes sense that those two retailers are feeling it, both because we are all maxed out on stuff, and because their products are not must-haves.

I talked to a friend who owns a carpet cleaning business in North County yesterday. He’s feeling it too.

[lindismith]

this makes sense to me because both Sharper Image and Lillian Vernon both sell stuff that is ‘nice-to-have’ not ‘must-have’.

I have often wondered at what point our Society will decide they have enough stuff? I mean, there’s only room for a certain amount of stuff in each person’s home. If belts are tightening it makes sense that those two retailers are feeling it, both because we are all maxed out on stuff, and because their products are not must-haves.

I talked to a friend who owns a carpet cleaning business in North County yesterday. He’s feeling it too.

[lindismith]

this makes sense to me because both Sharper Image and Lillian Vernon both sell stuff that is ‘nice-to-have’ not ‘must-have’.

I have often wondered at what point our Society will decide they have enough stuff? I mean, there’s only room for a certain amount of stuff in each person’s home. If belts are tightening it makes sense that those two retailers are feeling it, both because we are all maxed out on stuff, and because their products are not must-haves.

I talked to a friend who owns a carpet cleaning business in North County yesterday. He’s feeling it too.

[surveyor]

Feeling you!!!

My outer circle has been feeling it since Christmas – my wife and I are notorious cheapskates, but we did notice the other members of our families being pretty modest with their choice of Christmas presents.

For my family, our finances are actually in pretty good shape. Our employers are doing well, all things considered. With the start of the new year, I was looking to see what expenses we can lower (not much, but it was worth a look – I’m planning to bring my lunches to work, but it’s more because I’m trying to get more work done as opposed to trying to save money). There are things that the wife would definitely like to eliminate (like my monthly comic book run and cable TV), but that’s not going to happen unless we’re in dire straits I told her. Lakers are going deep into the playoffs and there’s just no way I’m missing that this year. 🙂

I do feel that things are really bad out there, but that’s because I read blogs like this and then I start worrying. I have to actually step outside of this blog and look at my situation and realize that at least for me, things are good and that my long range plans are proceeding as planned.

Still, I will admit that I am seeing signs of stress in other people.

[surveyor]

Feeling you!!!

My outer circle has been feeling it since Christmas – my wife and I are notorious cheapskates, but we did notice the other members of our families being pretty modest with their choice of Christmas presents.

For my family, our finances are actually in pretty good shape. Our employers are doing well, all things considered. With the start of the new year, I was looking to see what expenses we can lower (not much, but it was worth a look – I’m planning to bring my lunches to work, but it’s more because I’m trying to get more work done as opposed to trying to save money). There are things that the wife would definitely like to eliminate (like my monthly comic book run and cable TV), but that’s not going to happen unless we’re in dire straits I told her. Lakers are going deep into the playoffs and there’s just no way I’m missing that this year. 🙂

I do feel that things are really bad out there, but that’s because I read blogs like this and then I start worrying. I have to actually step outside of this blog and look at my situation and realize that at least for me, things are good and that my long range plans are proceeding as planned.

Still, I will admit that I am seeing signs of stress in other people.

[surveyor]

Feeling you!!!

My outer circle has been feeling it since Christmas – my wife and I are notorious cheapskates, but we did notice the other members of our families being pretty modest with their choice of Christmas presents.

For my family, our finances are actually in pretty good shape. Our employers are doing well, all things considered. With the start of the new year, I was looking to see what expenses we can lower (not much, but it was worth a look – I’m planning to bring my lunches to work, but it’s more because I’m trying to get more work done as opposed to trying to save money). There are things that the wife would definitely like to eliminate (like my monthly comic book run and cable TV), but that’s not going to happen unless we’re in dire straits I told her. Lakers are going deep into the playoffs and there’s just no way I’m missing that this year. 🙂

I do feel that things are really bad out there, but that’s because I read blogs like this and then I start worrying. I have to actually step outside of this blog and look at my situation and realize that at least for me, things are good and that my long range plans are proceeding as planned.

Still, I will admit that I am seeing signs of stress in other people.

[surveyor]

Feeling you!!!

My outer circle has been feeling it since Christmas – my wife and I are notorious cheapskates, but we did notice the other members of our families being pretty modest with their choice of Christmas presents.

For my family, our finances are actually in pretty good shape. Our employers are doing well, all things considered. With the start of the new year, I was looking to see what expenses we can lower (not much, but it was worth a look – I’m planning to bring my lunches to work, but it’s more because I’m trying to get more work done as opposed to trying to save money). There are things that the wife would definitely like to eliminate (like my monthly comic book run and cable TV), but that’s not going to happen unless we’re in dire straits I told her. Lakers are going deep into the playoffs and there’s just no way I’m missing that this year. 🙂

I do feel that things are really bad out there, but that’s because I read blogs like this and then I start worrying. I have to actually step outside of this blog and look at my situation and realize that at least for me, things are good and that my long range plans are proceeding as planned.

Still, I will admit that I am seeing signs of stress in other people.

[surveyor]

Feeling you!!!

My outer circle has been feeling it since Christmas – my wife and I are notorious cheapskates, but we did notice the other members of our families being pretty modest with their choice of Christmas presents.

For my family, our finances are actually in pretty good shape. Our employers are doing well, all things considered. With the start of the new year, I was looking to see what expenses we can lower (not much, but it was worth a look – I’m planning to bring my lunches to work, but it’s more because I’m trying to get more work done as opposed to trying to save money). There are things that the wife would definitely like to eliminate (like my monthly comic book run and cable TV), but that’s not going to happen unless we’re in dire straits I told her. Lakers are going deep into the playoffs and there’s just no way I’m missing that this year. 🙂

I do feel that things are really bad out there, but that’s because I read blogs like this and then I start worrying. I have to actually step outside of this blog and look at my situation and realize that at least for me, things are good and that my long range plans are proceeding as planned.

Still, I will admit that I am seeing signs of stress in other people.

[Rockemsock]

Our industry is doing very well actually, (video game, home entertainment) which is to be expected. It seems during economic downturns people still spend money on home entertainment, if not moreso than usual…not sure if it’ll last, but that has been the case in the past.

There are a few companies that have closed their doors recently, but that is par for the course in game development. A few have also recently opened up shop and are hiring. In fact, we’re having a bit of trouble hiring for some of our more senior positions because there is a bit of competition among employers.

Last week, i was talking with a couple friends about the weakening dollar and the possible effect it would have on outsourcing. In years past, film, television, and game development have been done in Canada (and other places) because it was cheaper. As the dollar declines, and the cost savings decrease, will some development return to the US? There are plenty more factors that need to be considered, but it was food for our conversation.

[Rockemsock]

Our industry is doing very well actually, (video game, home entertainment) which is to be expected. It seems during economic downturns people still spend money on home entertainment, if not moreso than usual…not sure if it’ll last, but that has been the case in the past.

There are a few companies that have closed their doors recently, but that is par for the course in game development. A few have also recently opened up shop and are hiring. In fact, we’re having a bit of trouble hiring for some of our more senior positions because there is a bit of competition among employers.

Last week, i was talking with a couple friends about the weakening dollar and the possible effect it would have on outsourcing. In years past, film, television, and game development have been done in Canada (and other places) because it was cheaper. As the dollar declines, and the cost savings decrease, will some development return to the US? There are plenty more factors that need to be considered, but it was food for our conversation.

[Rockemsock]

Our industry is doing very well actually, (video game, home entertainment) which is to be expected. It seems during economic downturns people still spend money on home entertainment, if not moreso than usual…not sure if it’ll last, but that has been the case in the past.

There are a few companies that have closed their doors recently, but that is par for the course in game development. A few have also recently opened up shop and are hiring. In fact, we’re having a bit of trouble hiring for some of our more senior positions because there is a bit of competition among employers.

Last week, i was talking with a couple friends about the weakening dollar and the possible effect it would have on outsourcing. In years past, film, television, and game development have been done in Canada (and other places) because it was cheaper. As the dollar declines, and the cost savings decrease, will some development return to the US? There are plenty more factors that need to be considered, but it was food for our conversation.

[Rockemsock]

Our industry is doing very well actually, (video game, home entertainment) which is to be expected. It seems during economic downturns people still spend money on home entertainment, if not moreso than usual…not sure if it’ll last, but that has been the case in the past.

There are a few companies that have closed their doors recently, but that is par for the course in game development. A few have also recently opened up shop and are hiring. In fact, we’re having a bit of trouble hiring for some of our more senior positions because there is a bit of competition among employers.

Last week, i was talking with a couple friends about the weakening dollar and the possible effect it would have on outsourcing. In years past, film, television, and game development have been done in Canada (and other places) because it was cheaper. As the dollar declines, and the cost savings decrease, will some development return to the US? There are plenty more factors that need to be considered, but it was food for our conversation.

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