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What was absolutely, undisputedly better in The Old Days?

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Pickles89 · 07/12/2021 16:47

Back when you were young, or even before that?

I'm going to kick off with Beany Babies. The realistic style 90's ones were so much nicer than the massive eyed/sparkly/rainbow coloured monstrosities of today. Angry

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DottyHarmer · 10/12/2021 08:58

Ah, the Christmas Radio and TV Times…..

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Vicliz24 · 10/12/2021 09:06

Town centres . Most had proper shops and markets. We literally bought everything from our market. Seasonal food , clothes, toys fabric even bicycles. Everyone shopped local and we had no supermarket at all . Not as convenient obviously but as you went between the grocer and the shoe shop etc you'd meet people and have a chat . Now we all just rush around with our eyes on our phone. There were proper communities .

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OldaRailer · 10/12/2021 09:08

Very good point about the business model GlamorousHeifer.

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OldaRailer · 10/12/2021 09:09

If I see an independent shop I try to use it nowadays. I've given up on the big charities and I think giving my money to local business a better option frankly.

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Malibuismysecrethome · 10/12/2021 21:08

MissAmbrosia yes it was heavenly wasn’t it! Smile

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