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Originally Posted by HarryT
We must agree to differ about that. It goes against my personal code of ethics to do that, but if you're comfortable with it, then fine. But don't complain when the shop has to close due to lack of sales  . |
The shop will close faster if no one walks in the door at all, and they do all their browsing and buying online. If I walk in the door to browse at something that I might buy online, there is the chance that I might buy another item that I happen to see, or the chance that they may convince me to buy the thing there after all*. If I don't browse, they might as well as well close up now.
And yes, if the store close, so be it, no right to complain...and probably no desire to, either. If I wasn't doing my bit to support them, there was probably a reason.
*That has happened to me many times. I thought I was going to browse and compare, and I walk out with the item...a little customer service and the lure of instant gratification goes a long way.