I started 8FIVE2SHOP/Distribution back in 1999 out of my 600 sq ft apartment while I was still living with my family (parents, 2 sisters and a brother). In 2001, we were finally able to make the move to a proper shop location in Causeway Bay, the busiest area in Hong Kong.
Many of you who've tried to do a skateboard business all know that it's not easy making big money or sometimes even breaking even with this kind of business but, at the end of the day, it's my love for skateboarding that keeps me doing what I'm doing.
8FIVE2SHOP has been through good times and especially our share of hard times during these past years;Sept 11 World Trade Bombing Incident in 2001, Competing with the big chains as soon as skateboarding was suddenly trendy?, SARs in 2003, Economic crash in 2009, and so many other obstacles we've faced but, forward to 2011, 12 years later, 8FIVE2SHOP is still standing and we're still here and will keep on doing so in order to promote and spread the skateboarding culture here in Hong Kong.
After 12 years, we finally renovated 8FIVE2SHOP and closed it down for a few weeks for the first time ever to bring all our supporters a fresh newly renovated shop.
We want to sincerely thank all the staff that put their blood, sweat, and tears in order to run 8FIVE2SHOP everyday, all the support from the customers, family and friends. We deeply thank you for all your support and love!
MAD LOVE.
Address:
8FIVE2SHOP
2/F Rm 3 United Success Commercial Centre
506-508 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay
Hong Kong
T: 2573 9872
Opening hours: 12pm until 10pm
Monday to Sunday
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