[datakan]

I have tried desperately to do this and come up short about 75-80% of the time. I tried for years to buy local also and got screwed over every time I tried. Things just aren't like they used to be where people gave a shit about quality and service.

[whilenot-dev]

What do you mean? Where is the percentage of "75-80%" coming from? Local service is great, and I'm happy to pay a little extra to see my neighbors employed.

[ssl-3]

They were talking about buying directly from the manufacturer (presumably to be delivered) instead of Amazon (definitely to be delivered).

You're talking about buying from a local shop. Unless that local shop is also the manufacturer, then that's a whole different discussion. :)

[whilenot-dev]

Well yeah, but GP also writes about local shops and complains about quality and service...