Well...
I couldn't agree more about supporting the
local small businessman if at all possible.
But sometimes the local guy will try to
rip you off when he's the only game in
town. Sports & Classics used to be this
way and despite the fact he's right up
the road from me, I stopped doing business with him for years,
preferring
to wait for parts from VB and others rather
than giving him my hard earned cash.
Times have changed and so has S&C
which has allowed me to renew our
relationship. Which is a definite "win/win"
situation for all concerned, of course.
I've been doing business with the same
mech for 30 years plus now. But he's
worth it and it is absolutely true that if
you do not support the local guy in giving
him your business (even if you have to
pay a bit more....think of it as an
insurance policy or investment in your
own future well-being), he may not be
around when you need him.
Good thing he's younger than me. I
should go before he does so my BE
should be OK!! :)
OTOH, some local businesses need
replacement by the (yechhh!) Walmarts, etc.!!
Cap'n. Bob
'60 :{)
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