Needle Doctor Closes Suddenly

[HiFi Guy]

Posted by Needle Doctor on another site 9/22/19.

"After 40 years, The Needle Doctor is closing its doors, effective immediately. We are incredibly grateful for the support you've shown us, both locally in the Twin Cities and globally. What started as a tiny little shop on the University of Minnesota campus grew into a world-wide analog haven. The staff was never larger than 10 or so people, which should say all that needs to be said about the work ethic of those that wore the hat. Customer service was always the centerpiece; whether it was helping music lovers solve problems, helping seasoned vets take the next step with their system, or helping grandparents find a flip-over needle for their console stereo. Every day was an adventure. We hope that our love for analog and our friendly service set us apart from the rest. With that, one last thank you to everyone who's been a part of this journey. It's been a pleasure. The Needle Doctor is dead. Long live The Needle Doctor."

 

[jaycee]

Bummer. It was nice knowing that experience was here locally. I assume online retailers were able to undercut them

 

[apholden]

That sucks. However, I can't find any mention of that on their website. Seems like that would go on their front page.

 

[HiFi Guy]

That sucks. However, I can't find any mention of that on their website. Seems like that would go on their front page.

Steve Hoffman himself verified this legit.

Numerous reasons could cause the suddenness and lack of tying up loose ends- none of which are good. Sorry to see them go.

 

[apholden]

In that case, I hope everyone at Needle Doctor is alright.

 

[bother]

Dang, this is a real loss. RIP Needle Doc.

 

[AnthonyI]

That's a shame, but hopefully everyone involved is doing well.

 

[marshall]

Wow.

 

[kvetcha]

Boy, that stinks.

 

[Nee Lewman]

Boo.

 

[Piratenovelist]

Oh no! I was just about to recommend them to a friend!

 

[Splunders]

Nooooooo! They are maybe 10 mins from me. I bought a few items from them over the years. They were super helpful and no pressure. A real loss. I love direct sales models with manufacturers, but this might be the compromise

 

[daddyfatsnax]

 

[displayname]

I wonder when they'll update the website. They must have orders coming in still.

 

[AnthonyI]

I wonder when they'll update the website. They must have orders coming in still.

Was thinking the same thing, their not just closing the brick and mortar and keeping the online store are they?

 

[displayname]

Was thinking the same thing, their not just closing the brick and mortar and keeping the online store are they?

I was speculating that maybe they might be planning to sell off the brand, but with no updates it's hard to say. I read somewhere else that no one can reach them via phone or email. I hope they don't have a bunch of orders sitting in limbo.

 

[apholden]

I checked out the site. I couldn't log in to start an order.

 

[dansomeone]

Oof, I hope this isn't another debacle like when Sound Stage Direct shut down but kept taking orders.

 

[AnthonyI]

Oof, I hope this isn't another debacle like when Sound Stage Direct shut down but kept taking orders.

I would give Needle Doctor a bit more credit than that

 

[TheMythOfSisyphus]

Oof, I hope this isn't another debacle like when Sound Stage Direct shut down but kept taking orders.

Sound Stage was awesome...till they weren’t