My condolences. 😞

The same thing happened to me just a couple days ago. I was very surprised.

However, your instance leads me to believe that it's not the same store (Berlin). Judging by other comments, it seems to be a global phenomenon.

Covid got my FLGS, so I understand. The only ones open around me are just card shops sadly.

I was on the other end of this, and managed a store that had to shutter. It broke my heart.

These last few years, I witnessed the closure of many of my favourite shops, including board game shops, restaurants and pizzerias, and cafés. It really is disheartening.

The one we used moved several times and closed just before covid and man its sad still. It's where I met my husband!

That sucks. Local shops to buy board games are great.

It sucks to lose your regular spot for your hobbies.

I lived in a big city for 10+ years and it was so convenient to have multiple board game shops. I always preferred to go there in person, have a look, touch the box, etc. Bought multiple games based on box art and first impressions, which I would never even consider online.

Since we moved to the countryside (which we prefer) one of the downsides is that I have to plan a whole trip around board game shopping, as I must drive 1+ hour to visit the closest half decent shop. These days I do my BG shopping 99% online :(

Its a shame.