For starters (namely me) - Page 2

Bob Locke · January 1, 2002, 04:24 PM

Derm,

'Preciate that. Looked at the Natchez site a couple of days ago, and with the shipping it would come to about $225. I'm the sort who'd just as soon spend the extra $10 and support my local dealer to help 'em stay in business.

My rule of thumb is 10% over mail order. If they local guy is in that range, then he gets the business. If he's out of it, then I go with the on-line supplier. Chain stores do NOT count as "local", and are exempt from the 10% rule. If I can save $5 over a chain store, then I'm gonna do it.

labgrade · January 1, 2002, 07:36 PM

Steve, you have a PM - 'course you know that by now.

January 1, 2002, 04:24 PM	#26
Bob Locke Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1999 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,518	Derm, 'Preciate that. Looked at the Natchez site a couple of days ago, and with the shipping it would come to about $225. I'm the sort who'd just as soon spend the extra $10 and support my local dealer to help 'em stay in business. My rule of thumb is 10% over mail order. If they local guy is in that range, then he gets the business. If he's out of it, then I go with the on-line supplier. Chain stores do NOT count as "local", and are exempt from the 10% rule. If I can save $5 over a chain store, then I'm gonna do it. __________________ "When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty." - Thomas Jefferson

January 1, 2002, 07:36 PM	#27
labgrade Member In Memoriam Join Date: November 29, 1999 Location: west of a small town, CO Posts: 4,346	Steve, you have a PM - 'course you know that by now.