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Do you have any personal buying and purchasing policies?
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:07 pm
I have found the older I get the more I choose to spend my meager income locally and supporting small businesses and products made in the USA.
When I was younger and really up into my early 30s I found myself chasing the cheapest price but as I’ve gotten older, more about where the money goes.
There is a local hardware store I’ve been supporting with my business for the past few months. I’ve ordered tons of things through them. I understood they probably don’t have the cheapest prices but they’ve been appreciative of my business. This has extended to other outlets as well...local farmers, etc. I’ve even tried to source computer repair locally rather than with the big shops (if warranty will not be affected).
Maybe Main St. is better sometimes than the magnificent mile. But who knows. I could just be ridiculous.
When I was younger and really up into my early 30s I found myself chasing the cheapest price but as I’ve gotten older, more about where the money goes.
There is a local hardware store I’ve been supporting with my business for the past few months. I’ve ordered tons of things through them. I understood they probably don’t have the cheapest prices but they’ve been appreciative of my business. This has extended to other outlets as well...local farmers, etc. I’ve even tried to source computer repair locally rather than with the big shops (if warranty will not be affected).
Maybe Main St. is better sometimes than the magnificent mile. But who knows. I could just be ridiculous.
This post was edited on 12/6/19 at 3:55 pm
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Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:08 pm to DiamondDog
I only buy brands approved by Sean Hannity
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:09 pm to upgrayedd
Keep your time and muhuhneeeeeeeee
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:09 pm to DiamondDog
people who need appreciation from places where they spend that money are lacking things in their life that this helps fill the gaps.
i rather spend less of my own damn money.
i rather spend less of my own damn money.
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:10 pm to DiamondDog
I do whenever I can. Manufacturers are starting to crack down on Amazon a bit on MAP pricing to help out the little guys but they can’t do anything about the independent sellers online.
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:12 pm to DiamondDog
I try to buy local w/in reason
I avoid Wal-Mart as much as possible, only been 2-3 times in the last year
I avoid Wal-Mart as much as possible, only been 2-3 times in the last year
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:21 pm to DiamondDog
I smoke only American blown glass.
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:23 pm to DiamondDog
Where the frick am I gonna get any good locally made shurikens?
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:31 pm to DiamondDog
I'm increasingly becoming my parents
It's not so much American pride or thinking things made in America are better. Honestly I don't really care if it's made here, I care if it's made by a human being instead of mass produced shite made for pennies.
I'm not against technology or efficiency, but if there are higher quality products that someone puts time and effort into and which have some advantage (appearance, longevity, etc.) over the cheaply made equivalent I'll probably get it. It's probably not "worth" the difference in price but whatever.
I'm materialistic, but at least I'm romantic about it
It's not so much American pride or thinking things made in America are better. Honestly I don't really care if it's made here, I care if it's made by a human being instead of mass produced shite made for pennies.
I'm not against technology or efficiency, but if there are higher quality products that someone puts time and effort into and which have some advantage (appearance, longevity, etc.) over the cheaply made equivalent I'll probably get it. It's probably not "worth" the difference in price but whatever.
I'm materialistic, but at least I'm romantic about it
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:33 pm to DiamondDog
frick Nike
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:39 pm to Chad504boy
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people who need appreciation from places where they spend that money are lacking things in their life that this helps fill the gaps.
I just see the value of keeping the dollar circulating in the local community rather than it heading out of state. I started thinking about all the avenues that dollar goes to here locally.
I would bet .80+ of every dollar I’ve spent at the hardware store has stayed in the greater LC area. I like that idea.
This post was edited on 12/6/19 at 3:39 pm
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:40 pm to DiamondDog
I never purchase anything “As Seen On TV”
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:41 pm to DiamondDog
I only buy products from US Counties that voted the way I think.
I like Potatoes....
I like Potatoes....
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:41 pm to DiamondDog
You break it you buy it
Posted on 12/6/19 at 3:56 pm to Pettifogger
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I'm increasingly becoming my parents
I’ve improved on them. So a huge portion of my furniture is American made with the exception of a buffet table from Mexico.
I good portion is Amish made and American furniture companies for the upholstery.
As a poster said, I find local and/or USA made items just last longer
Posted on 12/6/19 at 4:30 pm to Pettifogger
quote:
It's not so much American pride or thinking things made in America are better. Honestly I don't really care if it's made here, I care if it's made by a human being instead of mass produced shite made for pennies.
I'm not against technology or efficiency, but if there are higher quality products that someone puts time and effort into and which have some advantage (appearance, longevity, etc.) over the cheaply made equivalent I'll probably get it. It's probably not "worth" the difference in price but whatever.
I like to support American businesses, but very few things made in the US are actually made by hand. Most are automated processes and many are only assembled in the US, not made. More chinese items are hand made than US items, by far. Even US vehicles are assembled and even welded by robots. It's actually a really cool process to watch. I tend to buy the best value, not cheapest, but a combo of reliability and price.
Posted on 12/6/19 at 4:41 pm to soccerfüt
quote:The blue spots are either college towns or Indian reservations
Posted on 12/6/19 at 4:42 pm to DiamondDog
I refuse to pay secondary prices for bourbon... that's about it tho
Posted on 12/6/19 at 6:03 pm to DiamondDog
I try to mostly shop at small local stores. Yes, its not as cheap, but it sure is more convenient and way less aggravating than going somewhere like Walmart. The better shopping experience is well worth the extra cost.
Posted on 12/6/19 at 6:05 pm to DiamondDog
Used to buy solely on name brand when I was younger. Now I find myself purchasing based off of price, comfort, and quality.
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