How much shopping do you do?

[Herf N Turf]

Personally, I think it can still be of great mutual benefit to find a one, or perhaps two, trustworthy, reasonable, consistent vendors and stick with them. Retail, even over the interwebs can, if conducted wisely, still be a "relationship" business. I'm also a big fan of frequenting a good B&M. In terms of relationships and their benefits, you just can't beat that.

[dj1340]

Personally, I think it can still be of great mutual benefit to find a one, or perhaps two, trustworthy, reasonable, consistent vendors and stick with them. Retail, even over the interwebs can, if conducted wisely, still be a "relationship" business. I'm also a big fan of frequenting a good B&M. In terms of relationships and their benefits, you just can't beat that.

good point Don, I frequent the B&M near me and have for several years now. They call me when hard to find stuff comes in and I get a crack at it before it hits
the shelves. Plus my regular buys get a 10% discount because I shop there often even if it's a few dollars more. the relationship is worth it the extra cost in my mind.
Lot of good online retailers to choose from, I usually go with the one with free shipping.

[Herf N Turf]

good point Don, I frequent the B&M near me and have for several years now. They call me when hard to find stuff comes in and I get a crack at it before it hits
the shelves. Plus my regular buys get a 10% discount because I shop there often even if it's a few dollars more. the relationship is worth it the extra cost in my mind.
Lot of good online retailers to choose from, I usually go with the one with free shipping.

And... there'ya havit!