morbidboy
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Rusty quarters retro arcade & museum needs your help!
Dear Customers,
Everyday is a fun day for us. We always get to see new faces walk through our doors, excited to see the glowing screens and pew-pew noises from each arcade and pinball machine. It's fun to make new friends that remember playing these arcade games when they were a kid or watching parents with their little ones, huddled over a game and cheering with their son or daughter as they jump that barrel, stomp on the turtle, or shoot that last spaceship.
We always hear you guys and gals cheer, "Thank you for doing this, for opening up in my neighborhood."… And we always respond with, "Hey if it wasn't for you guys showing up, we wouldn't have a fun place for you guys to hang out".
But the way things are going, Rusty Quarters might have shut our doors forever.
Recently we've seen a drastic decline in attendance. Drastic enough that it is affecting our day-to-day business. Some of this is due to the recent odd weather (warm/cold/warm/raining). Some is due to recent public badmouthing of local small Mom & Pop businesses that rely on hobby fandom to survive. And some maybe just for a the fact that the novelty of bringing a retro video arcade back to life has just faded by way of the dinosaur…
We are currently in a high rent lease, locked in for 2 more years. We started this labor of love with a very small shoestring budget. We have spent every penny to continue to keep us open. (Sage had to sell his prized '57 Chevy for us to stay afloat. Just one among many other personal sacrifices.) We've tried our best get a Small business loan but have been denied at every turn. (Turns out, you have to have money to borrow money) We are too small of retail space for a food/alcohol license…
Bottom Line, if business doesn't pick up soon for Rusty Quarters, we will have to close our doors June 1st.
We're not asking for donations. We just hope that if you guys get bored around the house, had a hard day at work, need to do something fun with the kids, or just need a cheap date night, you'll decide to stop by your neighborhood arcade and spend a couple of quarters. Relax with fan favorites such as Donkey Kong, Tempest, Galaga, Rampage, Centipede, etc. Also keep us in mind for your next birthday party or event. Revenue from those activities helps us make up for those slow days.
Also, please join our Facebook page and spread the word to your friends and family that there is a fun place in town to spend your afternoon/evening.
We're not asking for all of your hard earned money. All we're asking for are your spare quarters, which believe it or not truly add up. With your continued support of this neighborhood small business, we'll keep you guys playing with new games in a kid safe and clean environment. Hey, who knows, maybe with your continued support we'll be able to move into that bigger space… maybe this time with a hamburger grill or a pizza oven.
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you soon!
Annie (Boss Lady) & Sage (The Rube) Spirtos
Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum
818 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
www.RQARCADE.com
Dear Customers,
Everyday is a fun day for us. We always get to see new faces walk through our doors, excited to see the glowing screens and pew-pew noises from each arcade and pinball machine. It's fun to make new friends that remember playing these arcade games when they were a kid or watching parents with their little ones, huddled over a game and cheering with their son or daughter as they jump that barrel, stomp on the turtle, or shoot that last spaceship.
We always hear you guys and gals cheer, "Thank you for doing this, for opening up in my neighborhood."… And we always respond with, "Hey if it wasn't for you guys showing up, we wouldn't have a fun place for you guys to hang out".
But the way things are going, Rusty Quarters might have shut our doors forever.
Recently we've seen a drastic decline in attendance. Drastic enough that it is affecting our day-to-day business. Some of this is due to the recent odd weather (warm/cold/warm/raining). Some is due to recent public badmouthing of local small Mom & Pop businesses that rely on hobby fandom to survive. And some maybe just for a the fact that the novelty of bringing a retro video arcade back to life has just faded by way of the dinosaur…
We are currently in a high rent lease, locked in for 2 more years. We started this labor of love with a very small shoestring budget. We have spent every penny to continue to keep us open. (Sage had to sell his prized '57 Chevy for us to stay afloat. Just one among many other personal sacrifices.) We've tried our best get a Small business loan but have been denied at every turn. (Turns out, you have to have money to borrow money) We are too small of retail space for a food/alcohol license…
Bottom Line, if business doesn't pick up soon for Rusty Quarters, we will have to close our doors June 1st.
We're not asking for donations. We just hope that if you guys get bored around the house, had a hard day at work, need to do something fun with the kids, or just need a cheap date night, you'll decide to stop by your neighborhood arcade and spend a couple of quarters. Relax with fan favorites such as Donkey Kong, Tempest, Galaga, Rampage, Centipede, etc. Also keep us in mind for your next birthday party or event. Revenue from those activities helps us make up for those slow days.
Also, please join our Facebook page and spread the word to your friends and family that there is a fun place in town to spend your afternoon/evening.
We're not asking for all of your hard earned money. All we're asking for are your spare quarters, which believe it or not truly add up. With your continued support of this neighborhood small business, we'll keep you guys playing with new games in a kid safe and clean environment. Hey, who knows, maybe with your continued support we'll be able to move into that bigger space… maybe this time with a hamburger grill or a pizza oven.
Thanks for reading, and we hope to see you soon!
Annie (Boss Lady) & Sage (The Rube) Spirtos
Rusty Quarters Retro Arcade & Museum
818 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
www.RQARCADE.com
