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Bruce[_26_]

On 7/1/2016 01:45 Janet wrote:

> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> On 1/5/2016 1:37 PM, Janet wrote:
>>
>> > Used to, but no more. It's years since discount for cash was
>> > available in major appliance stores here. These days, canny customers
>> > find the best deal via online price comparison sites. I only go into
>> > major appliance shops to choose the model I'm going to buy online,
>> > cheaper.
>> >
>> > Janet UK
>>
>> Major shops don't offer discounts for cash, but when you deal with the
>> owner of local stores it may be possible.
>
> Not in this rural location. Local stores have a very limited customer
> base, stock a limited range of goods. They face high transport costs and
> are in competition with the bulk purchasing power of online suppliers.
> So their profit margin, and price, is already cut to the bone.

Or so they tell people like you

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Bruce