On-line store closures.

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Putting this here, as not sure where else to put it.

Both Hannant's and Model Hobbies in the UK, have posted on their web-sites that they will close this evening, 24th March, until further notice. Existing on-line orders will be processed and shipped.
This is presumably due to the UK Government enforcement because of the Covid-19 emergency, where all unessential stores and shops etc have to close. Although on-line sales are still allowed, I presume these closures are to protect staff, as well as limiting un-essential travel etc.
Let's hope that both of these well established businesses survive, especially Hannant's, which have been going long before the birth of plastic modelling.
 
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I took advantage of my local hobby shop here in Louisville, KY USA providing curbside delivery. I was running out of Tamiya Masking Tape and CA needed for work on the Typhoon. I have declared hobby shops as an essential business (along with liquor stores) in maintaining the mental well-being of people under shelter-in-place orders to avoid getting sick. I predict a rash of births in 9-10 months and many terrific models being completed. We're some of the lucky ones; having an engrossing activity that takes place indoors at home.
 

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