maxine in ri wrote:

> Depends on how much disposable income you have. I get the impression
> that the majority of posters here are comfortably situated and can
> make the choice of either cheap or local and not be in danger of
> losing their house. I do have friends who make that sort of
> decision regularly.

I make around fifteen thousand dollars a year and I have a kid and a
magazine to support, but I shop locally whenever I can. I think it's a
myth that shopping locally means you pay more.

Serene

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