This was a better argument before the internet. Nowadays I don't think it's worth paying a 30% markup on everything so that one thing you sometimes want is alwa

This was a better argument before the internet. Nowadays I don't think it's worth paying a 30% markup on everything so that one thing you sometimes want is always within driving distance. At the end of the day people shop where it's convenient and cheap, with a bit of a tradeoff between those too. Some people like spending more at a locally owned place, but most would rather pocket that extra cash.