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Originally Posted by Lee H
. Another reason to buy generic high volume parts local, get the right parts, easy returns, keep someone local employed, keep tax dollars in the community. I know it may cost a little more but the long term benefits out way the short term cost savings.
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"Uh, we might be able to get some struts from the warehouse". Love that ad. It's exactly why I disagree with your statement above.
First off, at least at MY local store, they're just goons who can barely type in the computer. They don't know what they have in stock or where it is because no one works there more than 3 weeks, it seems. And it's not supporting a local business because it's corporate (which is fine, but not local).
Now, if there was a guy who had an auto parts store and knew my name after 20 years of going to the same store I'd go there and pay more for the privilege. But I haven't seen a good parts store staffed by knowledgeable people in a
long time. And the stores we do have are far away and carry more gold license plate frames than they do mechanical parts. Your local reality may differ.
And if you order online you still pay local taxes (or are legally required to, anyway).
In the last couple of years I've lost an Al's Auto Parts, two NAPAs, one Schucks, ACE Hardware, and now Radio Shack. Good thing for Amazon Prime.