I really miss the old days of Video only when they were a real high end store. After an unrelated incident with one of the employees, I really see the disturbing trend of what is happening at this store. But lets own up to some facts.
Jantzen Beach is a Ghost town. The Access to the island is the worst ever. I have heard some people go across via boat! from marine drive. In the past a separate access point was offered to the residence there. However, this seems less and less of a priority. The stores there are in the end get the shaft. But the residence there LOVE IT! It keeps crime rates low on the island. Gated communities there keep things pretty safe.
But If you ever needed something there, Forget it during rush hours or even in the middle of the day with commutes taking as long as an hour.
It is best to simply take this great shopping center for what it was & forget about the rest. It has fallen the same fate as delta park. And this is indeed a sad realization to what was once a power house of commerce and trade.
There are a few great points about Hayden Island. However, I sadly do not think that Video only is the gem that it used to be.
And it will be sorely missed.
However The best buy AT THE AIRPORT HAS A MAGNOLIA HIFI!! GO THERE!!!!
There showroom needs to be better as far as lighting effecting the quality of the tv's there. However, I think that it is very accurate to what you will get in a home atmosphere and that is important.
Ask For Vern Clifford. at Magnolia HIFI if you really want the best shopping
(and note I did not say buying, He is there to show products, and recommend to you what fits your budget and needs in a real way. IE NOT PUSHY AT ALL!)
And if your there just to admire the big TVs that is great too! This leads to sales down the road. The people at Best Buy understand that! (Thank god!, that's why I buy there.)
If you need more high end stuff there are allot of great places in Portland to go to. However, It is hard to beat big box stores.
Final word on Video Only (except in the audio Kinda Department :-) Is still the same old adage.
Money talks.... And Bullshit walks.
Watch out for the guy that moonlights for the Subway commercials. I'd be careful to consider him to be my salesman.
Pros: Its the only real place in Hayden island to carry HIFI gear
Cons: Its the only real place in Hayden island to carry HIFI gear
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