'Definitely a loss': Charlottetown's Jumbo Video is closing
The last Jumbo Video on the Island is closing.
The store announced an everything-must-go sale on Friday, and will officially close its doors by the end of September.
Store manager Jon Arnett, who previously worked at the Summerside Jumbo Video, said the store's lease was coming to an end and the company had to make a difficult decision.
Arnett said he and owner Jason MacNeill want to thank the public for their support over the years.
"I think we are in a unique market in this province that afforded us the ability to stay open longer than some of our competitors in neighbouring provinces," he said.
'Childhood experience'
Customer Timothy Rees, who was looking over the sale selection on Tuesday, said he's sad to see the store close because renting movies is something he grew up with.
"We would always go and rent a movie and it was just a childhood experience, it was great. It was the experience of ... leaving the house, going out, renting a movie, and just spending the whole week rewatching the darn thing all day and just having that kind of thing," he said.
"It's sad. It's a lost experience that people younger than me or anyone else will never be able to experience again and it's saddening to see this happening today."
Faith Harrison said she believes DVDs still have a place.
"I think things are really moving towards digital and Netflix, that kind of thing. It's definitely a loss I think to everybody."
'Pretty much inevitable'
Brad Driscoll, who stopped by the sale to pick up some horror movies, said it's sad the store is closing but it's "the way of the times."
"It was pretty much inevitable with video on-demand and Netflix now. I was actually surprised to learn they were still open," said Driscoll.
The store's last day in business is Sept. 30.
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