Sacramento will be losing more than the most eclectic greeting card shop in town when Etc. closes next week. The city is also losing a one-of-a-kind neighborhood gathering spot. Owners Jeff Heald and Abdon Legrand — with help from a glittery, life-size chrome man standing sentry outside the shop — have welcomed shoppers and passersby to the corner of 21st and L streets for two decades. The pair are closing their shop — previously known as Postcards Etc. — and moving to Mexico. They plan to o... Suzanne bbbbmer comment-22041 2010-02-11T17:44:44Z 2010-02-11T17:44:44Z When I got back to Sacramento last Tuesday, I did the usual rounds of my Midtown/Downtown trek, culminating in an obligatory stop at The Bolt for a much-needed cocktail... But en route, I was STOPPED IN MY TRACKS when just casually driving by the corner of 21st and L and seeing the ETC. store COMPLETELY EMPTY!!!! I actually couldn't believe my eyes!!! EMPTY???? This store has been an institution in Sacramento, and especially among LGBT Sacramentans for a LONG time -- at least for the past two decades or so, at least in my mind's eye... I couldn't believe that this beloved store had closed up shop.... They always had the most delectable assortment of tchachkies and tat and this and that and the obligatory faceless nameless mannequin adorning their streetscape with a bauble or two or three, sometimes on marvelously urbane and strategic body parts and naughty bits... But, then again, perhaps this is 'progress', sad as it seems..... and perhaps now that the CORNERSTONE RESTAURANT may be forced out of its current location at 24th and J, this might be a suitable relo..... Hmmm..... I wish the owners of ETC. the absolute best in their new ventures and for the rest of their lives -- they've certainly provided a hoot of entertainment for anyone who shopped at or merely passed by their wonderful wonderful shop.... Thank you for the delight..... bbbbmer 2010-02-11T17:44:44Z AnA comment-21967 2010-02-10T18:04:47Z 2010-02-10T18:04:47Z Wow is this the same store on the corner my wife and I have walked into on numerous occasions never to have been greeted. We always picked up something trying to support our family members, a card or trinket. But after frequenting the store 5 to 6 times and really not feeling any human warmth from the fellas, we stopped supporting/patronizing. I'm glad they will be missed by others tho, it tells me that they were capable of some courteousness. Maybe I'm just jealous the are moving to P.V. and all I can do is visit for 10 sunny days a year! AnA 2010-02-10T18:04:47Z Dale Kooyman comment-21359 2010-01-27T17:58:57Z 2010-01-27T17:58:57Z Often forgotten is that Jeff and Abdon, like many of the new "pioneer" residents years ago, possessed the determination, faith and optimism for the future of Midtown to decide here was the place to open their business. They succeeded against all odds because they knew what their customers from near and far wanted. That made them an anchor on which everyone could depend. Their leaving is like losing a family member, but I'm sure that they are destined for even better things in their new home. Dale Kooyman 2010-01-27T17:58:57Z Sonny Mayugba comment-21342 2010-01-27T05:47:38Z 2010-01-27T05:47:38Z That store is such a staple of (what was then known as) downtown for so many years. My Mother would take me there to get the super creative cards in the early 80s. You guys killed it! Glad you're moving on to greener pastures! Sonny Mayugba 2010-01-27T05:47:38Z Midtown George comment-21325 2010-01-26T20:34:09Z 2010-01-26T20:34:09Z There is not much more I can add. Thanks for your help in finding the right card or gift for that special person. Your moving to Mexico is their gain, our lost. BIG Hug, George Midtown George 2010-01-26T20:34:09Z Donna Yutzy comment-21321 2010-01-26T19:23:13Z 2010-01-26T19:23:13Z We will miss you both very much but look forward to lots of wonderful visits in sunny PV! There are so many beautiful things in our home from Etc. that will always remind us of you both and the great gift shop that will be sorely missed in Midtown. Donna Donna Yutzy 2010-01-26T19:23:13Z sailorick comment-21320 2010-01-26T19:04:48Z 2010-01-26T19:04:48Z This store has always been a lifsaver for me! I could always find the right gift there and will miss it terribly. Good luck in your new venture guys!! Rick sailorick 2010-01-26T19:04:48Z Palomasmom comment-21299 2010-01-26T19:01:58Z 2010-01-26T19:01:58Z This was a great store! Sorry to see you go, but have fun in Mexico! Palomasmom 2010-01-26T19:01:58Z ivetterothenberg comment-21296 2010-01-26T18:10:37Z 2010-01-26T18:10:37Z Love you guys on a number of levels~you have literally changed mi vida. Finally, we'll be able to have more fun when we're NOT working, er, well, maybe you'll be slicing up al pastor... ivetterothenberg 2010-01-26T18:10:37Z Julia Beckner comment-21289 2010-01-26T16:26:22Z 2010-01-26T16:26:22Z ¡Felicidades a su nuestra vida en Mexico! Julia Beckner 2010-01-26T16:26:22Z Stevenhinckley comment-21283 2010-01-26T14:38:36Z 2010-01-26T14:38:36Z It was a great run! Sacramento is better for having had your shop in the midtown area. I will miss you and your iconic store, when I drive by now I will think of Jeff and Abdon. Break a leg. With love Steve and Bill Stevenhinckley 2010-01-26T14:38:36Z