Video stores are alive and well in Alaska

[The Professor]

Video stores are still alive and well in Alaska, thanks to factors stemming from living in remote locations with spotty and expensive internet coverage, and poor streaming. To me, the funny thing is I already knew this but I had never put it all together. I've seen video stores appear in various Alaska-themed shows that I've watched in the past, usually on the Discovery channel. Alaskans even trade VHS tapes enthusiastically. 

 

 

 

 

From Alaska Dispatch News:

Pricey internet and nostalgia keep Alaska video stores alive

People don't just come for the movies

https://www.adn.com/business-economy/2017/07/30/in-alaska-pricey-internet-and-nostalgia-keep-video-stores-alive/

[TrekMD]

All I can say is, DANG! 

[jmjustin6]

Man i would love to walk into a blockbuster again. Also Hollywood video

[RickR]

Fascinating, but yeah, it makes sense if you don't have fast internet.  It's probably pretty normal for native Alaskans...but a huge culture shock if you move there now.  I wonder if they return movies using a dog sled

[nosweargamer]

I wonder if they have any Sega Genesis titles for rent...

[TrekMD]

I wonder if they have any Sega Genesis titles for rent...

Now, that would be a real blast (processing) from the past! 

[pizzabear]

*starts planning trip to Alaska if for nothing but the time warp*