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Re: Busy Bee goodies
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Wed, 10 May 2000 08:28:33 GMT
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In lugnet.loc.uk, Jonathan Reynolds writes:
> If you are unemployed with little commitment (though these two are not
> necessarily linked) it makes sense to shop around as time is your most
> expendible resource. For some of us, saving a few pounds will cost us a few
> pounds, if you know what I mean.
I can't see that visiting Toycity on the web takes more time than driving to a
bricks and mortar store. Quicker in many cases. Of course you dont get instant
gratification, you cannot play the same day.
Comparison shopping on the web is much quicker than doing it in the high
street. Visit thetoyshop.com, toycity, e-toys in a matter of minutes.
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> Busy Bee offer an excellent service and, on average, probably the most cost
> effective way of purchasing if you live locally.
And if you dont live locally they're not! And with a gallon of petrol costing
more than shipping from ToyCity, you had better live fairly close to a store
for it to win on economic grounds. And if you factor in wear and tear,
depreciation, etc it costs a lot more. e.g. taxman lets you claim 69p per mile
expenses. That trip to the toy store is costing you a lot more than you think.
So with higher purchase cost and overheads of getting to the store, your local
toy store is NOT the economic alternative.
regards
lawrence
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| (...) Sure there are bargains to be had by shopping on the web but there is something very special, almost tangible, about a well-stocked independant toy shop. Speaking personally, I like to pick up boxes and have a good look at them before I buy. (...) (25 years ago, 11-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| (...) Both sides are right. Both the large discounters and the local shops have their place, I say. Me, I like hitting every Target I drive by during christmas clearance season, it's the thrill of the hunt, to a certain extent, even if I could save (...) (25 years ago, 12-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| (...) I could not agree more - even if I am not looking for anything in particular, I always come away with something, and quite satisfied too (I think this is a girly thing, but I never cross-dress when shopping). The psychology of shopping is (...) (25 years ago, 9-May-00, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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