I don't post a lot as I rarely have anything that can add to the various discussions, but this one hits a nerve with me. I like all of us have to stretch every dollar as far as I can at home and in my business, so I tend to really think things through before I buy. I buy on line when I have to, but I try to decide is it really cheaper? Has McMaster Carr ever sent a customer my way? Not a chance, but the local bearing shop that get 30-40% more on $20-50.00 orders sure has, and one good job pays for a decade of difference for me. On top of that the guy that runs the place send his kids to the same school as my kids and keeps an eye out for mine, as I do his. Has any internet concern done that or anything meaningful to me or my community other than save me a few friggin dollars? Not to mention the tax dollars and salary dollars that these companies put back into my town. Not so much the online seller that I am aware of. I have no issue with the online world as I sell in that realm as well, but it should be the exception, not the rule as far as I am concerned.
What will you do when your customers figure out that they can get your same product or service cheaper online or form an illegal or another country?
When I am on my deathbed what will be more important? Did I buy everything the cheapest or did I spend my money and time wisely? I don't know about all of you but it is rare in my life that cheaper is really better. I may be wrong, but I believe that if you support your community it will support you and the reverse should be true as well.
I apologize in advance if this rant offends anyone.
What will you do when your customers figure out that they can get your same product or service cheaper online or form an illegal or another country?
When I am on my deathbed what will be more important? Did I buy everything the cheapest or did I spend my money and time wisely? I don't know about all of you but it is rare in my life that cheaper is really better. I may be wrong, but I believe that if you support your community it will support you and the reverse should be true as well.
I apologize in advance if this rant offends anyone.
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