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Bobstandard

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1. I take the Amazon price to my local Ace

Reply to Floyd R. Turbo (Original post)

Tue Apr 21, 2026, 02:25 PM

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The manager always alters his price to be closer to Amazons. Can’t usually match but tries. Appreciates the opportunity. I bite the bullet and buy local. Kinda win win.

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I believe in supporting local businesses, but not at twice the price! Need a new cartridge puller for some plumbing work [View all] Floyd R. Turbo Tuesday OP

I take the Amazon price to my local Ace Bobstandard Tuesday #1

Don't like to bust someone's chops over the price of an item. I'd rather look elsewhere! Floyd R. Turbo Tuesday #3

I think they appreciate having the chance. Bobstandard Tuesday #8

You're just a practicing capitalist The Wizard Tuesday #2

I've yet to try Ali! Floyd R. Turbo Tuesday #4

It generally takes 10 days The Wizard Tuesday #5

The Internet hasn't spread bargains Marthe48 Tuesday #6

Yep! Floyd R. Turbo Tuesday #9

buy american and support local business are empty phrases these days nt msongs Tuesday #7

Indeed! Floyd R. Turbo Tuesday #10