Sharper Image stores and any others fun stores filed bankruptcy. The other which we really like is Bed Bath and Beyond.

I still have the picture of the Sharper Image store in New York City, on W 57th St between 5th and 6th ave. I used to go there with my friend, Cathy during my fellowship at NYU 1998-2000 and really fond of their gadgets. 

The economy is bad, worse, and getting worse, and I feel sad that even good stores can't keep up.