RE: Home Depot analogy -I go there because I know they are likely to have what I need, and that I'm likely to see other things that might interest me, and because it's CONVENIENT. Interesting, I frequently find that i can go to my favorite AceTrue Value and find what the Big Box Store doesn't have. Similar results with poser items as well. I think that 30% off introduction price really plays on many customers heads. Almost makes them feel guilty for not buying the item. Thinking I may want this later on and I would feel bad paying Full price. So on the off chance that I may want it later, I will buy it now and save. That same Big Box store tends to drive the little guys out of business by easily cutting prices below what the Ma & Pa store can afford to sell at. DR

"That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves."
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