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re: Thinking about limiting my purchases to local businesses from here on.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 4:53 am to Odysseus32
Posted on 3/30/20 at 4:53 am to Odysseus32
Try it for just a week see how it goes
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Posted on 3/30/20 at 5:44 am to Eighteen
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Local “chains” usually still have a local owner/franchisee. And the workers they employ are still locals who need the paycheck.
It’s not really as black and white as you are making it
Exactly. It’s not like the chains are importing foreign labor. And the local mom and pop stores are carrying the same import shite the big retailer does. Just charging more for it.
And if you want to “buy American”, better check out the parent company. Many have foreign owners.
I support your sentiments but know it’s not as simple as you appear to think it is.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 5:54 am to PeteRose
quote:I didn’t know those still existed. I can’t think of any around here.
I go out of my way to mom and pops grocery stores
Posted on 3/30/20 at 6:00 am to Odysseus32
I made it a point to order takeout from local restaurants in Hammond this weekend. And i left good tips, better than I normally would for sit down service. These places are embracing this and I’ve yet to see anyone with a shite attitude.
BTW, if you’re in the area and have an opportunity to order from Blackened Brew, their burgers are incredible.
BTW, if you’re in the area and have an opportunity to order from Blackened Brew, their burgers are incredible.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 6:56 am to tigerinthebueche
People buy into this anti chain attitude without realizing it is as local as the mom and pop besides the name.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 7:13 am to Geauxld Finger
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It’s a novel thought but it’s nearly impossible to eliminate big chains
I have years ago actually. It’s not impossible at all. Life existed before them, and will certainly exist just fine without them too.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:15 am to LSUFanHouston
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This weekend I went to four different local businesses that either didn’t accept debit or credit cards, or wanted to charge 4 percent extra.
Not sure of your location, but when I lived in Louisiana I ran into that a lot, and avoided local places because I did't know if they'd have a card reader. Especially in Cenla. That's not an issue in Boise. I don't think I've ever encountered a business that doesn't take cards, and that includes farmer's markets/park vendors/etc.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:18 am to Odysseus32
I'm doing this myself. It's a balancing act. My job hasn't been affected yet, so I'm being cautious with my money, but trying to help where I feel I can.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:21 am to EarlyCuyler3
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A lot of all stores buy Chinese merch as well.
Fixed it
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:22 am to Odysseus32
I've been trying to get away from Amazon as much as possible before COVID. Now I'm really focusing on buying local.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:27 am to Odysseus32
I've always tried to do this, particularly with hardware and lawn/garden stuff. Appliances parts, lighting and electrical, plumbing. All of that stuff I try to buy local, because of one simple thing, "How can I help you?". When I walk in the doors of those places, they always immediately ask that question. They know what they are doing and they care about your business. It just means more to them.
I hope more people come to value these type places. They need our support now more than ever.
I hope more people come to value these type places. They need our support now more than ever.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:30 am to LegendInMyMind
Same here. It's hard though because they don't carry exactly what I need most of the time. It's nice to know who you are buying for but modern times make it more and more difficult. The only time I can specifically remember walking out and going to Lowe's for home and garden stuff is when they wanted like a 40% markup for something that I couldn't justify paying.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:40 am to Monday
All materials I can afford to buy at a couple different local hardware places. The markup isn't too high, and their stuff is generally better quality and not beat to shite. They will pull it and load it for me, so that saves me time. I can get in, place an order, pull around, get it loaded, and be on my way by the time I find what the hell I need at Lowe's.
Now, for most tools, the local places either don't have it or cannot compare on price. If it is better quality and worth it, I purchase it. If it is the same product, I opt for the big box stores.
I try to use either the Co-Op for lawn/garden or another family owned feed and seed store. We are fortunate enough to have local plumbing, electrical, glass, etc. I make it a point tell people about those places, because many don't know about them.
Now, for most tools, the local places either don't have it or cannot compare on price. If it is better quality and worth it, I purchase it. If it is the same product, I opt for the big box stores.
I try to use either the Co-Op for lawn/garden or another family owned feed and seed store. We are fortunate enough to have local plumbing, electrical, glass, etc. I make it a point tell people about those places, because many don't know about them.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:42 am to Odysseus32
I'm going to buy from whomever has what I am looking to buy. In state or out.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:42 am to Odysseus32
Make that your Homeric Epic.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:49 am to LegendInMyMind
Lowe's broke me from buying glass from them when I had to teach the guy how to read a tape. I showed him how to "count the little marks" like he was a 10 year old, and the fricker still cut it wrong!
I now always go to North Alabama Glass and refer anyone who needs any kind of glass to them.
I now always go to North Alabama Glass and refer anyone who needs any kind of glass to them.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 11:54 am to soccerfüt
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Make that your Homeric Epic.
hardy har har
Posted on 3/30/20 at 12:08 pm to Odysseus32
Well okay you do that bud
Posted on 3/30/20 at 12:08 pm to Eighteen
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Local “chains” usually still have a local owner/franchisee. And the workers they employ are still locals who need the paycheck.
It’s not really as black and white as you are making it
Those huge companies used local franchisees to build their business in the early days; however, for the last couple of decades, they have been steadily working to turn those stores back into corporate stores.
It is not as "usual" as it used to be.
Posted on 3/30/20 at 12:21 pm to Eighteen
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Local “chains” usually still have a local owner/franchisee. And the workers they employ are still locals who need the paycheck.
Walmart is probably the single biggest problem but often the hardest to avoid in smaller towns since so much of their competition has already been burned to the ground. With Home Depot/Lowes, it's a bit easier to just shop at you local hardware store for most stuff they have.
I agree that most of the other chains are franchises however the way most are set up does not keep nearly as much money in the local economy as truly independent shops do.
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