The pattern over the past several years has been the closing of brick and motar stores as consumers use online services. I expect that trend to continue and grow. Kinda hate to see the stores close, but it is what it is. Ditto for Bitcoin as folks look for a store of wealth outside the banking system.
The Sears Catalog ( yeah I am that old!) once upon a time held the same reverence as the complete set of Britannica Encyclopedia in my childhood home. I have fond memories of a Schym (sp) bike dreamed for and a set of walkie talkie radios soldered and assembled by loving parents on the kitchen table over Christmas Eve. ( The smell of burning solder woke me up and I peeked into the kitchen to catch Santa Claus. lol)
And yet, somehow I still cling to the idea that an ounce of Gold, will someday once again rule. Fact is, Im betting my future on that one simple idea.
Best, Farmboy