Originally Posted by 04V10 (Post 708396)

Well I might as well be the bad guy. I'm all for supporting the Canadian economy, and local shops, however when I can buy something online and have it show up to my door for half price compared to buying in Canada, I'm gonna do it. Here's a perfect example, I wanted to get new tires for my car and would have paid $4800 for just tires from the dealerships or local tire shops. There was also a back order until the end of June for the back tires. I order online on a monday from tire rack, and they show up to my door on Friday, for$2200!!!!

Originally Posted by Reef Supplies (Post 708403)

Have to disagree.

Yes, we get the occasional client locking to save 5 bucks BUT most of the time we are talking about 10-15-20% differences in price for the same products. If my client can save 10-15% elsewhere, he should take it...he is a fool if he does not.

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 708394)

Oh, it absolutely does now! So many people quibble over a couple of bucks. Sure, I can get that item at J&L for 3 bucks cheaper, but now I no longer have a store up the road to go browse around. I always try to buy locally first and support the stores that let me hang out with my coffee and poke around with the products.

Originally Posted by daplatapus (Post 708400)

I agree. While I understand this won't make a LFS rich, it will keep customers. I don't mind paying 10-15% more to have it local, heck for some things, even 20% but when things cost 100-200% more, sorry.

Originally Posted by Reef Supplies (Post 708403)

Have to disagree.

Yes, we get the occasional client locking to save 5 bucks BUT most of the time we are talking about 10-15-20% differences in price for the same products. If my client can save 10-15% elsewhere, he should take it...he is a fool if he does not.

Originally Posted by paddyob (Post 708406)

I buy BRS because I have yet to find certain products at the same or lower cost AFTER shipping is tallied.

I bought a JBJ ATO for $100 Shipped. Nobody was even close locally or even Canada wide, that I found anyways.

I am not rich, so I don't care who gets the end result as long as it's the best price.

If someone in Canada gets on board and realizes the dollar is on par, maybe they would stop over charging. Just my opinion.

I'm pro Canada, but more pro-money in the bank.

This is obvious to most people.

Anyone who justified spending 25% more, please send me your money, cause you don't need it. Lol.

Originally Posted by daplatapus (Post 708414)

I think I've just been called a fool. :) Just kidding :D

Originally Posted by Reef Supplies (Post 708403)

Have to disagree.

Yes, we get the occasional client locking to save 5 bucks BUT most of the time we are talking about 10-15-20% differences in price for the same products. If my client can save 10-15% elsewhere, he should take it...he is a fool if he does not.

Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 708418)

I guess for me, having a LFS is a luxury. If an item costs $120 locally, I can go pick it up right now, I'd rather do that than order online for $100.
It's just the way I shop...