Why You Should Shop Local

Supporting your small local businesses means more than you think. In this video, Blake explains how shopping local can contribute to your community.

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[ivancho]

Decades ago my father bought a kitchen from a big well known chain. We were in Scotland and the registered office was in England. The install was horrendous and the company basically walked away with the money and we had to finish the job. We would have had to take them to court in London.
I learnt two lessons: 1. Buy with a credit card if possible. 2. Buy from a local store with a local registered office or walk away, because then you can talk with the owner and he'll know that you won't leave him alone until the problem is resolved - it's too easy for a company to ignore you online.

[shirleyd]

Great video. I also like to use local (individually owned) "fix it" - heating/air, garage door, tree removal, electrician, plumber...etc.

[frugalw]

Great video and message. The big box stores have all but lost any customer service. Makes for a very frustrating experience. Shop local!

[JimMcPartland]

Not always easy depending on where you live.

[BobSmith-ul]

I recommend the local store on the refrigerator for sure. These things are $3, 000 and more. You need that 1:1 service that a big box store just is not going to give. Good message here.

[LAS]

I would love shopping local but the problem I have is that many local businesses refuse to match pricing. When local does match, I buy from them

[AlwaysAwesome]

I remember when small town shops would gouge the hell out of everyone.
There was no competition.
Smug shop owners - take it or leave it attitude.
Small town appliance stores were the worst at it.

This video is BS.