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South Eugene's Jiffy Market Closes: "End Of An Era"

Tiffany Eckert

A "signature" South Eugene business has closed its doors after 52 years. From the outside, Jiffy Market looks like a quirky convenience store--but inside-- amongst rows of fine wines and the smell of food cooking—it was a place where customers became friends. KLCC's Tiffany Eckert was a regular. Last week, she was there for Jiffy's farewell gathering and brings us the voices from this neighborhood joint.        

KLCC's Tiffany Eckert speaking with Jiffy Market co-owner Tommy Robertson (along with brother and co-owner, Joe Robertson) and others at the closing party. Jiffy market was purchased by a neighboring marijuana dispensary.

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Tom Robertson hangs with old friends in the wine racks.

Credit Tiffany Eckert
Joe and Becky Robertson toast to decades past at Jiffy Market.

Tiffany joined the KLCC News team in 2007. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked in a variety of media including television, technical writing, photography and daily print news before moving to the Pacific Northwest.
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