4 ms·
> what the family's religion has to do with anything, Back in the 1980s, NYC shops noticeably run by Hasidic jewish folk were famous for having the best deals
by B1FF_PSUVM 4y ago
> what the family's religion has to do with anything,
Back in the 1980s, NYC shops noticeably run by Hasidic jewish folk were famous for having the best deals in cameras and hifi.
It was not just local, there was a good amount of mail order business, and a large advertising footprint. I think it faded out in internet e-commerce boom, but for older shoppers the association may be relevant.
- redler 4y agoI remember 47th Street Photo was a big one.
- m348e912 4y agoSome of it still exists. B&H photo is a very large jewish owned electronics business out of New York. They have some of the best high end electronics selection available online and last time I checked they are closed on the sabbath.
- philshem 4y ago>> Checkout is unavailable while we observe Shabbat. Please come back when checkout reopens at 9:45 pm ET Sat Jul 23
- ilamont 4y agoYep. One of the few reasons to go to Times Square at that time.