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I am happy to see that we are actually having a discussion on this matter and not bashing each other.
I just want to clarify a couple of things I have said
Not all stores in alberta are overpriced. Some do have reasonable pricing on some items and I dont want to offend those that are trying to keep the costs of this hobby down to a reasonable amount.
I will be the first one to agree as well, that it is very nice to actually see what i am buying and not looking at a picture of what may or may not be the actual item i am buying.
As well, there are stores that I personally will not buy from because of the way the Livestock is handled and cared for along with the general atmosphere of the store. Just price isn't everything at all.
I also realize that you can't compare etailers verses local retail stores. it would be like comparing apples with oranges
However, what i do compare is the local retail stores here and the local stores in Vancouver.
Comparing the stores here and the stores in Vancouver, is IMO comparing apples verses apples. They both incur the same type of expenses. The only difference being the extra costs for shipping here. To me, that doesn't justify a double in price.
If one of the stores here reads these threads and maybe wants to justify that difference, i would honestly like to hear it.
One other note....i TOTALLY agree with Beverley about conservation. I personally buy Tank raised over Wild Caught anytime i can. I am a huge supporter of being socially responsible when it comes to this hobby and hopefully more and more people will push for this.