Before the streaming age, there was the North Shore Blockbuster that outlasted the rest

Key points

• Neutral Bay Blockbuster was once a favourite browsing spot for North Shore locals, according to former owner Angela Constanti. She claims it was the highest-turnover Blockbuster in Australia.
• The store closed in March 2015 after an offer from Chemist Warehouse, as video rental declined with the rise of streaming. Constanti says its wide range of foreign films, classics and documentaries, along with knowledgeable staff, kept customers coming back.
• Her customers were disappointed by the closure, and much of the closing-down stock sold quickly.