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Woes Of Shopping  

DonnaChang 54F
458 posts
11/27/2020 2:15 pm
Woes Of Shopping

Its Black Friday and I'm looking for good deals. About 2 years ago a major department store shut down in my area. That building then became a marketplace for many local businesses. For example, somebody is selling collectibles, another is selling home decor, one is selling homemade candles and soaps. There is a local furniture store that decided to put some of their overflow of furniture in this building.

I'm in need of a sofa and its Black Friday. So I go in and look around and actually find a sofa in my price range and the color I want. I show the woman at the front which sofa I want. I ask if they deliver, she said yes but there is a fee. No problem.

The fee is $100 to deliver and a 4% fee for using a credit card. What?! I told her I was no longer interested in buying that sofa and walked out.

I then go to a furniture store just outside of town. I look around and find a sofa on sale and its a very soft leather. I couldn't believe the sale price. I tell the guy I want that sofa and do they deliver. He said yeah and its a $25 delivery fee. He said they will call to set a time deliver. I said great and gave him my credit card. No extra fee.

My town is much like small towns. You can't buy local because they add so many fees, are already too expensive or do not have the selection. This is why people are buying online or going to larger areas with better shopping.

I wanted to buy local. I didn't want to be that bitch buying shit from Amazon, Wayfair or Overstock. But I won't be gouged either. I could easily have bought a sofa for around the same price online with free delivery. But I wanted the money I spent to stay local. The furniture store I bought from actually has 2 stores and they are always very friendly.

So there's my story on the woes of shopping.

here4her22 54M
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12/24/2020 3:04 am

 I use to love shopping in Lewistown. I remember Jamesway,,where TSC is now. I use to haul scrap to "Jim's Scrap Metal" I have numerous customers in Lewistown.


MyBaffies 54M
4983 posts
11/28/2020 2:12 am

 There are TV adverts urging people to shop local in order to support the local businesses, but when they go about their business like that, is it any wonder why we are drawn to the single click method of ordering something.
Baffies

Link to my blog: MyBaffies


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
11/27/2020 6:16 pm

 Good for you to support local ; they need all the help we can provide them with! 👍 ❗❗😎


tigger9595 55M
38 posts
11/27/2020 6:10 pm

 Nice, great read !


Allhard4u50 62M
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1725 posts
11/27/2020 3:25 pm

 I try to shop local too.....small businesses need support. I am so tired of Amazon and sites like that. They’re ruining small business. Glad you got a good deal.


Makeithotasfk2ni 40M

11/27/2020 2:45 pm

 Hate shopping


DonnaChang 54F
212 posts
11/27/2020 2:16 pm

 I still can't believe the deal I got on a leather sofa!!


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