By Jolene Ogle
Noosa’s last video hire store will close its doors next month, after the announcement Network Video Noosa will open for the last time on 12 February.
The owners announced the closure on their Facebook page, saying it was then end of an era and they were sad to say farewell.
The Network Video Noosa store had been a staple in the community since it opened in 1990, employing many locals and filling living rooms around the region with laughter, tears and joy through their great range of movies on offer.
In their Facebook post, Network Video Noosa owners said many video stores had closed throughout Australia due to the change of technology and downloading and said it was no longer viable to remain open.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the local community and tourists for their support over the last 26 years of trading, especially our many weekly regulars. We apologise that we could not continue trading,” the post read.
“This is a sad time for staff. Please come and say goodbye.”
The owners said everything must go including the fixtures and all video and game stock.
Locals have already flocked to the store with long lines on Monday morning at 10.15am, just 15 minutes after the store opened.
Some customers say they don’t know what they will do now the store is closing as they don’t have a computer or the internet at home to download or stream movies, others filled their arms with a great supply of movies to tide them over.
The store will close for Australia Day but will open from 10am to 7pm from today until Sunday 12 February.
