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Not sure that I bought much from them 10 years ago. Were they still only
selling books back then? That was the time frame when I never read any
books. Unless it was a kid's book and to Angela. Actually she would have
been 5 then and could read most books herself. I think one of the first
things they added was toys. I do remember getting something in NY. I think
it was a doll bed or something. I somehow got a gift certificate for them.
I do remember ordering a few toys from them and perhaps books for Angela.
It was only after they expanded what they sold that I began ordering a lot
from them.
I don't really mind shopping in brick and mortar stores. But... I don't
have all sorts of time to run to 5-6 different stores in a day and I won't
go to the mall unless I have no choice. I do hate having to go from store
to store looking for some specific thing. That sort of thing is easier to
buy online, I think.
There is a grocery store near Angela's dance studio. While she is there, I
can run to that store if I need something. No problem. But there are a lot
of things that we eat/buy that this particular store does not sell. There
is also a Costco down the road from them but by several miles so if need be
and she is going to be in the studio for a couple of hours, I can go there.
But it is far enough away that it does take me a couple of hours to shop and
get back there.
Now she is going to driving school in another city. So when I am out there,
there are a few stores I can choose from to shop at. There is also the mall
but as I said, I won't go there.
Other than that, any shopping I do must either be by where my mom or dad
lives and I am visiting there or... It is a planned or emergency trip that
takes me out of my way by anywhere from 2-7 miles. Occasionally more.
Last night I realized that I needed more Now! cat food. I only know of one
store that sells it here. And I wasn't planning to be in that area. So I
went ahead and ordered it online. Might have paid more online. Not sure
since I don't remember what I normally pay. And I got the 16 pound bag and
that's bigger than I usually get. But now both cats are eating it. Bali
didn't like dry food. And it save me a trip from going to the store. Plus
free shipping.
But then? As luck would have it... I didn't take Angela to school. Her
dad did. So I had to totally rethink my shopping plan and wound up going to
a store that was close to the pet store. Ah, it's always something.
I do think that online shopping saves me time though. And driving. And
wear and tear on my van.