Oh yeah, we're still going. But, it gets tougher each year.Originally Posted by bokuza
You speak the truth...sadly. I go out of my way to visit stores I like and also go out of my way to avoid stores I don't. Locals should work together to build up this market and garner more support but I doubt it will happen. Until then we'll have failing store after failing store. Most of the reptile stores that are still open ended up selling high priced puppies or sugar gliders.
I don't know if your shop is still going but hell if it is I wish you luck.
We don't "blame" people for going to chain stores. Like I said, most people shop for convenience, and there is nothing wrong with that. But, the ones that "know" what they are doing, and will complain about how expensive our prices are, etc... When in all actuality, we're the same or, in Petco/Petsmart case, we're usually cheaper, and come in just to try to get us to go as cheap as possible over a $1. UGHH.
Support your local stores! They are your neighbors! And they are fighting giants!
thanks for listening to my rants.
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