It's our own choice to purchase from certain places, and I'm not sure justification is warranted. Also, I can't say that a business charging X amount with people willing to pay X equals piggishness. Capitalism, sure (not that there's anything wrong with that!), and I get it.
We all feed it, and in the process feed each other.
I think I've been in a Target store twice in my life. The last time was several years ago when we were going through really tough times. My mom took me there and as she treated me to make-up and toiletries and other shit considered luxuries at the time, we talked too as we strolled down the aisles. Afterward too.
It was sweet time spent together, and even if the financial cost was minimal, the experience there is firmly in my memory.
Got a similar story about Costco too!
I just love that expression, "capitalist pig". Reminds me if all the movies from the 80's with soviets in them. Not justifying anything, I'm just wondering if anyone has any insight into if there are any pros to big box stores vs smaller independent stores. As I said, I much prefer going to indie stores, but does anyone know any stats on small vs big with regards to employment rates, poverty, etc?
Haha, I know the films you reference. Kinda like shouting "bourgeois pig!"
As to your question, I'm not sure. I wonder if it has to do with location/community, along with the products sold...also, I'd think, how the business is run. Koontz Hardware (a fixture in West Hollywood since the late 30s) has been my go-to over places like Lowe's or Sherwin Williams. Loyal customers translate into stability for the business, for its employees, hopefully for the pay and benefits as well.
Amoeba Records is another business that comes to mind, to still be around after large companies such as Tower and Virgin have gone to the wayside.
Its a good question, Paulo... I know most big box stores don't offer benefits to most employees but the ones that do probably have a "better" economic impact than small indies, which also rarely offer benefits. What I like about indie stores is that the money cycle is so much more local. It stays in the community and those who do well in small communities are known for investing locally and giving back in a financial AND human way. Big box stores are giving mega-bonuses to ridiculously rich folks who are known to invest internationally and in junk financing like derivatives and mortgage backed securities.
It's our own choice to purchase from certain places, and I'm not sure justification is warranted. Also, I can't say that a business charging X amount with people willing to pay X equals piggishness. Capitalism, sure (not that there's anything wrong with that!), and I get it.
We all feed it, and in the process feed each other.
I think I've been in a Target store twice in my life. The last time was several years ago when we were going through really tough times. My mom took me there and as she treated me to make-up and toiletries and other shit considered luxuries at the time, we talked too as we strolled down the aisles. Afterward too.
It was sweet time spent together, and even if the financial cost was minimal, the experience there is firmly in my memory.
Got a similar story about Costco too!
I just love that expression, "capitalist pig". Reminds me if all the movies from the 80's with soviets in them. Not justifying anything, I'm just wondering if anyone has any insight into if there are any pros to big box stores vs smaller independent stores. As I said, I much prefer going to indie stores, but does anyone know any stats on small vs big with regards to employment rates, poverty, etc?
Haha, I know the films you reference. Kinda like shouting "bourgeois pig!"
As to your question, I'm not sure. I wonder if it has to do with location/community, along with the products sold...also, I'd think, how the business is run. Koontz Hardware (a fixture in West Hollywood since the late 30s) has been my go-to over places like Lowe's or Sherwin Williams. Loyal customers translate into stability for the business, for its employees, hopefully for the pay and benefits as well.
Amoeba Records is another business that comes to mind, to still be around after large companies such as Tower and Virgin have gone to the wayside.
Also, convenience and price have to be a factor.
that's one thing that gets me. I hate shopping at chains, even though their prices are almost always cheaper. My indie record store guy will order a cd for me, and his price will be $17.99, while HMV will be $12.99. And his store is so much farther than going to the chain. I literally drive 20 minutes to get to his store, wait 2-3 weeks for my order (as he can't afford to order blanket stock b/c of the risk of no one buying it), if it comes in at all, and his hours suck. But I feel like I need to help out the indie store. He's been thriving for 10 years.
I ate at a delicious local deli today...pricey but all homemade and done with love. I'd rather give them a thousand dollars than Wendy's 10$... And I like Wendy's lol
Hahaha no thanks on the baconator, i like some veggies on my burger! And they use the cheap bacon for that instead of the "applewood smoked" stuff. Now I am craving big fat fatty food.
Hahaha no thanks on the baconator, i like some veggies on my burger! And they use the cheap bacon for that instead of the "applewood smoked" stuff. Now I am craving big fat fatty food.
It's Friday night - time for big fatty food! I, myself, am making pizza dough right now for a pizza and red wine dinner (there may be some vegetables on the pizza, though).
my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
Hahaha no thanks on the baconator, i like some veggies on my burger! And they use the cheap bacon for that instead of the "applewood smoked" stuff. Now I am craving big fat fatty food.
Yeah, i have moved away from bacon on burgers from fast food joints. It just crumbles and has no taste. What i imagine that microwavable bacon would taste like.
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As to your question, I'm not sure. I wonder if it has to do with location/community, along with the products sold...also, I'd think, how the business is run. Koontz Hardware (a fixture in West Hollywood since the late 30s) has been my go-to over places like Lowe's or Sherwin Williams. Loyal customers translate into stability for the business, for its employees, hopefully for the pay and benefits as well.
Amoeba Records is another business that comes to mind, to still be around after large companies such as Tower and Virgin have gone to the wayside.
Also, convenience and price have to be a factor.
that's one thing that gets me. I hate shopping at chains, even though their prices are almost always cheaper. My indie record store guy will order a cd for me, and his price will be $17.99, while HMV will be $12.99. And his store is so much farther than going to the chain. I literally drive 20 minutes to get to his store, wait 2-3 weeks for my order (as he can't afford to order blanket stock b/c of the risk of no one buying it), if it comes in at all, and his hours suck. But I feel like I need to help out the indie store. He's been thriving for 10 years.
But jesus is it inconvenient for the consumer.
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It didn't work? Shocking!
How many big box stores does the world need?
The poison from the poison stream caught up to you ELEVEN years ago and you floated out of here. Sept. 14, 08
unbelievable.
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Yeah, i have moved away from bacon on burgers from fast food joints. It just crumbles and has no taste. What i imagine that microwavable bacon would taste like.
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