Post #546473 by carlosrossi on Wed, Aug 4, 2010 11:46 AM

I just got a tragic message that 8 Ball in Burbank will be shutting it's doors soon!

This is the message I got from Naomi

An Important Message from the Boss Lady Herself, Naomi Alper

Hi there--

Let's start this letter in classic style: I have good news and bad news.

The good news is that after a great deal of soul-searching and deliberation, I have decided to accept a job offer that will give me the free time to pursue other ambitions.

Now, the bad news: For this reason, 8 Ball and 8 Ball Webstore will be closing at the end of August.

Yes, the Recession has played a big role in this decision—primarily because it forced me to think about other career options and goals that I had put on hold for so many years. It's time for me to move on.

My only regret is the disappointment my decision will cause to those of you who have loyally supported the store these past 13 years. For this, I am truly sorry. But I hope that you will understand and continue to shop with us till the end.

We'll be selling off everything--even the fixtures!--in the upcoming weeks, and to start things off right, the entire store and website is 10% off *. Now's the best time to redeem those discount coupons and gift cards, because we won't be restocking much and the biggest selection is at this very moment.

I encourage everyone who's ever loved 8 Ball to stop in, shop, stock up for the holidays--(because we won't be here!)--and give the store a send-off it deserves by making its last days the greatest ever. Because it's you, after all, that's made 8 Ball so great all these years.

Thank you all so, so much. It's been a fabulous run.

With heartfelt gratitude--

Naomi Alper
Owner, 8 Ball
(and Your Pals from 8 Ball, of course!)

• sale price excludes consignment products, merchandise previously marked down and Viva Las Vegas items.

I know I'll be going there to get my hands on just about anything I can afford. Especially Sven's DVD, and some nic nacs for the house.