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re: Tyger Gifts shutting down.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 6:51 pm to prplhze2000
Posted on 3/24/15 at 6:51 pm to prplhze2000
From what I read, the family wanted to do something else. My question is that if this is true why not sell the store. Tyger Gifts is a landmark and I haven't been this upset since Pancho's closed. No not that new garbage they called Pancho's on Airline, the old one on Vets.
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Posted on 3/24/15 at 6:52 pm to BIG CAT
It's hard to compete with the internet. Lots of other options that didn't exist in the 80s and 90s.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:05 pm to ghost2most
Internet and more competitors. I went there because there once was no Tigermania in Baton Rouge. Just the bookstore.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:46 pm to prplhze2000
50% off online
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:48 pm to prplhze2000
That place changed once LSU won a championship in 2003. After that, having customers was no longer a problem. I just happen to be going to N.O. this weekend, I will have to check it out.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:51 pm to Tiger in Texas
They close the doors in metairie on Friday.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:52 pm to Tiger in Texas
They are closing their doors for good on Friday.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:55 pm to prplhze2000
Always bought my stuff from there... I liked them because they always kept enough normal sizes in stock. And they normally had a good kid selection too.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 7:59 pm to DownTheBayouBengal
I've bought a few items from them online and had no problems whatsoever. Prices were on par with retail so they were not outrageous. Tigermania is still around in BR but they are now affiliated with with Lids. Too bad they closed their location on Highland near the campus.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:38 pm to BamaHater
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they are now affiliated with with Lids.
They've gone downhill ever since Lids bought them out.
Why did they close the store outside the campus gates?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:42 pm to LouisianaLonghorn
Just so long as I can still get my gear at Wal-mart.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:48 pm to shutterspeed
Lids has turned into the hat monopoly. They sell way too many ridiculous novelty and ghetto styles. Why would I need a lime green Yankee cap? Give me more fit options. Twins enterprises has also changed for the worse. '47 brand hats are now cheaply made and don't fit like they used to. Tyger gifts has always been dependable and trustworthy. Good store.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:52 pm to BamaHater
Tyger Gifts was on Severn right across from JCPenney's.
Yes, Mrs. Grace was wonderful. I bought from them in store and via the internet. It was a favorite of mine. It does sadden me as it seems another genuine slice is removed. That place made adults feel like kids.
Yes, Mrs. Grace was wonderful. I bought from them in store and via the internet. It was a favorite of mine. It does sadden me as it seems another genuine slice is removed. That place made adults feel like kids.
This post was edited on 3/24/15 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:59 pm to prplhze2000
I remember picking up a NC shirt there on Jan. 5, 2004. There was a news crew reporting from the store. Nice place; too bad.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 9:05 pm to never forget
I was living in Fat City during our perfect season. Was ready to be the first in line for our national championship shirts. Ugh...
One of my favorite stores. I could literally browse the relatively small space for hours and find multiple things I "needed"
One of my favorite stores. I could literally browse the relatively small space for hours and find multiple things I "needed"
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:31 pm to ProjectP2294
Still do as far as I know. One near Lakeside in Metairie.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:43 pm to Macphisto
quote:
I remember picking up a NC shirt there on Jan. 5, 2004. There was a news crew reporting from the store.
I was there too - came down from Montana for the Championship game. Got interviewed by the TV crew and made it on to the nightly news.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:44 pm to prplhze2000
Sorry to hear they are closing. I have been going there since day one when they were in a small warehouse by the Harvey Canal on the west bank. These days I guess it is hard to compete with the internet and the big chains.
Posted on 3/25/15 at 12:16 am to The Truth 34
quote:Across from Lakeside in that little strip mall that's across the street from Lakeside Camera. A few blocks north of Vets..........
across from lakeside in that little strip mall
Posted on 3/25/15 at 5:33 am to prplhze2000
Hate to see them go. I have been buying from them for decades.
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