Evett’s Model Shop opened in 1948 in Santa Monica. Now, it’s closing due to the increasing cost of Westside real estate.
one of Southern California’s few remaining model and hobby shops, took on the job. Employee Luke Orrin added a custom drivetrain, radio-controlled electronics and even magnets on the doors to keep them closed when the pedal hit the metal.
On top of the toll from e-commerce, Evett’s has been hit hard by the increasing cost of Westside real estate. As Santa Monica home prices have soared, so has commercial rent. The average monthly retail rent in Santa Monica is $6.58 a square foot, up 75% from $3.77 a square foot in 2006, according to research by CBRE.
At Evett’s, customers could find that elusive color of brush or spray paint that no other store seemed to have. It had balsa wood gliders, some of the latest radio-controlled cars, planes, and the parts to keep many early and older models running. It had collectible toys like Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots and the flying saucer from ABC’s prime-time science-fiction drama “The Invaders” in their original boxes.
“He told me he used to have controllers stacked 4 feet deep, awaiting repairs,” Evett said. “Those were the busiest days of the business, before I came along.” “I brought my kid here all the time. I come in every couple of months,” he said. “The people who work here are so friendly. The family has been great. This is a real piece of Southern California history.”
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