Quote Originally Posted by malkin View Post
Think globally; shop locally.

Anything you spend in a local business comes back to you in the community. Besides, if your LBS guy knows you and likes you, you'll benefit for a long time!
Quote Originally Posted by ridebikeme View Post
The harsh reality is that when we are able to buy everything that we need online or through another source, then the conversation here will be more about locating jobs and the lack of them. Just something to think about folks.
+1. My favorite LBS built me a full custom bike, restored Knott's lugged steel bike I found at a thrift store, transformed the mixte found abandoned on the sidewalk, and my cheap old commuter-mobile purchased from another shop.

Yes, I look for online deals on everything from Cytomax to clothes (look above and "click to shop" on TE ).

If you think your job can't be offshored or moved, you're wrong, it can. It's always a great idea to shop and get to know the people, businesses in your local community.

It's fun and I find it saves me time and money.

We are an international forum after all. Everybody needs jobs. I'm going to buy products made from everywhere and anywhere. But when I can I search for and prefer to be a "local'varian" and I think it's never been more important.

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