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Originally Posted by Pete_G
It effects all shops, I think. I bet for a majority of shops out there that are very close to not making it due to so many factors already in place that something like this can be the last straw.
They are the Wal-Mart of the takle industry. They're giant, powerful, and they offer everything at good prices, and in many cases actually have pretty good employees. This will be the last straw for some shops, especially small ones that aren't online, guaranteed. Even some of the good ones.
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That is not good. Keep them out then -- we need the small local shops that sell local stuff & products, know the ins and outs about our areas, and are places we can go to just shoot the breeze sometimes.
I am friendly with a couple of owners of shops in RI and they have said that they know alot of guys will make a big tackle order from BPS or Cabelas in the winter, but will come in the shops all season long for smaller stuff or smaller purchases. However, if BPS or Cabelas comes into town, that will change and, as Pete said, we'll lose all these nice small shops -- just like all the small hardware stores that closed because of Home Depot & Lowe's.
How long did you all like shopping at Home Depot? For me it lasted about 6 months -- now it is a pain, you can never find help -- and there are fewer smaller, local places to go when you are in a pinch.