Note that by replying, I'm not condoning this completely [OT] thread being on ProfoxTech. <g>
I try to buy locally from independent stores (mom and pop) whereever possible. This keeps the small town charm alive and puts real money into the pockets of real people that need it to stay alive. It also keeps sales tax revenue in my locality, and these days it is sales tax that keeps the fire department, police department, and other crucial city and county services running. There's a certain threshold though beyond which I won't go with the local specialty stores, and that is usually when it comes to special-ordering something from a manufacturer than the retailer doesn't usually deal with. From there, I'll drive 20 minutes to the 'big-box' stores or order it online. But I stay away from the mega online retailers wherever possible. I buy books from Powell's in Portland OR instead of Amazon, for instance. Music I either buy directly from the individual band or I drive to Santa Cruz to Streetlight Records, an independent store. I avoid Walmart at all costs, and actively try to persuade people to cease shopping there. I do buy things at the local Target and Ace Hardware, as they pay decently well, support local nonprofits, and the sales tax revenue goes to my city's coffers. Just my 2 pennies. Now, let's get back on topic! Paul -- http://paulmcnett.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
