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

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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.

Tom Robertson hangs with old friends in the wine racks.
Credit Tiffany Eckert

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

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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.