Baby DS needs a new car seat. He's growing up and it's time to get a "big boy" car seat; no more infant car seat. I've been shopping and reading reviews and checking prices the past week plus. I know what I want and I've got a good deal going online at Diapers.com..
Thing is I want to support local business and economy and I feel a little bad about not buying local.
Does that happen to any of you?
Here's the story: I was checking all the seats online and narrowed it down to two. Same brand, two different models, $60 price difference, but online I couldn't tell any difference. SO, I stopped in at our cute, boutique-y baby store here in my town where they carry these Britax seats. I was immediately greeted by the sales lady; she was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. She showed me the two models in question and also told me I could "test drive" the floor samples if I wanted. As soon as I could see and feel the seats I knew which one would be right for us.
I felt guilty for the time I was in there because I KNEW I wouldn't buy the seat there. Not when I can save about $80 and get it in the fabric I want in 1-2 days vs. 5-7 days.
**sigh**
On the good side when I order this seat I will be saving a substantial amount because I shopped around and now I am 100% sure it's what I am looking for.
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I am also in the market for some new workout/work sneakers. The brand and style I've been happy with for years has changed a bit I guess and my last pair started making my heel sore.
So again, it seems I might have to see/try some in the local shoe stores just to end up buying online. Can't beat the selection and pricing at Shoebuy or Zappos.
Shopping Local vs. Online
April 27th, 2011 at 07:28 pm
April 27th, 2011 at 11:20 pm 1303946428
I mean, really, what exactly does it mean when you say you want to support your local businesses? That your money is going to local businesspeople instead of far-away businesspeople. So what? But what does it do for YOU, aside from having you spend more money to buy locally?
April 29th, 2011 at 12:42 am 1304037746
Re: Supporting local business means keeping local people employed, sometimes people I know. They support the local economy by paying their mortgages, spending their money at place like where I work, etc, etc. Local business pay taxes, so that keeps tax dollars in my town for services I can use (police/fire/parks etc.).
However, I know in the end I've got to go with the best deal.
April 29th, 2011 at 09:46 pm 1304113611
Jerry