Pib's exchange was a favorite of mine in my teenage years, offering some great deals for cool clothes. It'd been about two years since my last visit and last week I was in the market for a new jacket. \r
Now, I'm 22, not quite old or out of touch ( I think ) and I lean towards a more indie-style (I'd shop at Urban Outfitters if I had the cash and no conscience.) \r
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When I stopped in I was deeply disappointed and felt like a child hood memory had been raped. The music isn't interesting or unique any more, it was some annoyingly raunchy brand of electronica that left me feeling like a seizure was imminent. The staff isn't as great as they used to be, not terribly helpful or friendly, but not exactly rude. The vibe the store gives off is not up to it's usual intriguing treasure-trove of unique clothing I used to feel there. The merchandise is mostly skanky, a lot of it of the j-culture persuasion and the rest is to deeply frumpy for even myself. A lot of the room that used to be devoted t
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