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On 4/25/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: <snip>
To me the best thing about the mom & pops is that I could go in and peruse. <snip>
If anyone really thinks that the prices at the big-boxes or on the internet will stay down once the little guys have all been driven out of business, I have this bridge in New York for sale. <g>
My prediction is that internet shopping is going to but the big boxes in trouble in about 10 years
If there's one thing I hate (sorry, Tom) it's people who go into the mom and pop, to look at an item, then go off to the big-box or the internet and buy it for cheaper. At least if one's going to put them out of business, have the decency not to use their services for free. Maybe say, "You know, this is a nice camera. I'm off to buy in on-line. Here's $20 for your trouble; I'm still getting it for a bargain even after giving you this $20."
That is a running joke where I work (Sears). There are some old timers that if they determine the person is not buying today, won't give them the time of day.
Butch
