Awl --

Yeah, I know they are gone, but goddamm, they were, imo, HD's only
redemption -- somewhat of a treasure.

What happenned? Why?

Are there any other establishments effectively taking their place?
"Home Expo" in google maps or sumpn yields many places called "home expo" in
the NY metro area -- couple in Paramus NJ, a bunch in LI, mebbe one or two
in the 5 boroughs.

A friend made out like a bandit in the sell-off, got a $5,000 granite
countertop for $300, etc.

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EA