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Originally Posted by scherrman
Why doesn't anyone try buying from a small private business. Most can compete with the price and offer superior service. I work at a family owned business and we carry JVC televisions and I love them. I know that we price our TV's at the same price or lower than any large discount store. Nothing wrong with buying from the big stores but maybe give your local dealer a shot.
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Smaller stores do not have the inventory or variety of a larger store. Granted, once you settle on specific brand or model it would make sense to look locally for an smaller authorized retailer for pricing. Probably get more knowledgeable sales info and less BS besides.
I guess we just need to be retrained into thinking that way.
As far as shopping online, I don't really see that either for big ticket items, unless it's just too great a deal to pass up. Many stores like Amazon are just middle-men to other retailers.
Although, others like Vann's and Onecall actually did start out as very reputable small businesses, and became very successful on internet orders, and still deliver good service.
All I can suggest is more advertising (expensive, I know) so you get more attention. It is all about overcoming a mindset of today's consumers who want a one-stop, quick and easy for all their purchases. With little emphasis on value or service. It's a sign of the times, and not necessarily a good sign IMO.