[Jonty30]

Try shopping local. Maybe suggest to some shopkeepers some of the more commonly ordered items.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“Try shopping local”

I do that all the time and, after visiting the fourth or fifth store without the product or part I need, I call it quits, go home, and order it from Amazon. It usually arrives a day or two later.

I hate doing that, but these ridiculous trips waste hours of my time and $10 of gas.

I tried buying a Scotts drop spreader for fertilizer yesterday. Two Ace stores — nope. Lowe’s — nope. Home Depot — nope. Local nursery with good tool selection — nope. Came home and used the Lowe’s and HD web sites to see if any stores have it. All came back with “can’t find it within 100 miles.”

Jumped on Amazon, click, click, done. It’ll be here on a couple of days.

[MoochPooch]

Try shopping local. Maybe suggest to some shopkeepers some of the more commonly ordered items.

Whenever possible, I shop local. I feel guilty for having Amazon Prime, but I use it primarily for emergencies or hard-to-find items.