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Throwback Thursday: These kids are all right

Back to the future generation at the 2005 Do it Best Spring Market.
3/17/2021

The Oct. 17, 2005 issue of Home Channel News, the forerunner of HBSDealer featured a special report on Fort Wayne, Ind.-based co-op Do it Best Corp.

The feature included an article under the headline, “The Next Generation.” Here’s the lead:

“Do it Best markets have always been a family affair, with several generations cruising the aisles together as they make decision on next season’s purchases. The co-op holds organized activities for kids, but many choose to tag after mom and dad, looking for vendor giveaways and unattended candy dishes.”

And here's the wisdom of children: 

a close up of a newspaper
Daniel, Matthew, Emily and Nick spoke to reporters in 2005.
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If you ever attended a buying market with your parents when you were young – or if you know the whereabouts of any of these children above – send us a note at [email protected].

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