We have already determined that it's a front for Brazilian marching powder, whatever that is. So please stop with the outrageous accusations, presented without any evidence whatsoever!


But seriously, the guy is retired but loves working on typewriter stuff so he keeps the place open. The family has owned the business for decades and I think he owns the building, which is near historic Bethlehem, PA. I love the vintage sign.
Just to make the point that things that are seemingly obsolete like typewriters or jukeboxes will probably always have some kind of a fan base and support system.
Whenever this question comes up about the future of the hobby, I think of a book I read some years ago called The Revenge of Analog (2018) by David Sax. He goes into the unlikely resurgence of interest in LPs, board games, traditional photography, flip phones, independent bookstores, and more. These are more than just fads. People crave tangible, real-world experiences and meaningful interactions, even if they didn't grow up with the specific artifacts in question. His term for it is false nostalgia. I think this trend will only get stronger, especially as modern tech keeps overplaying its hand and trying harder to degrade our lives. When people realize that they don't have to live inside their goddamn phones, a whole world of possibilities opens up...
So I'm optimistic. Having done the library arcade three times, it's clear that the games are timeless classics that span the generations. Little kids and teens love 'em, which seems weird but there it is.