I find that trying to buy local can be very rewarding. Examples... When i need a car part, I prefer going to the folks at NAPA in Meredith vs my kids saying just go on line and order at Amazon. Much more important to me to talk to the folks there at NAPA who stand behind their products. When I need gas, I could go to a station with 10-15 pumps anad maybe save a few cent. But i prefer to go to my local station where I know the owner and can say Hi when I pay. And i know when I have an issue and need his help, he will be there. When my wife wants sweatshirts for the grandkids, we shop at the top floor in Mils Falls..owner is very nice, helpful, and products are far better than Amazon. Plus she is there if we need to exchange something for a size. This same reasoning was why I chose Cross Insurance vs USAA or other big name companies...I felt the person I dealt with will be there should the need arise. And they know me...not some call center miles away who have no clue who I am other than a name on a computer screen and who I may not even be able to understand. Yes, local wins out almost every time !
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