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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DracoSuave" data-source="post: 4751045" data-attributes="member: 71571">I enthusiasticly support the local brick-and-mortars for one -very- important reason.  Self-interest.Amazon is only interested in moving books, and they are very good at it.  When one's sole concern is the moving of books then Amazon is a great place to go.However, I am not buying books solely to read them.  I intend on using them to further my enjoyment of a hobby, and a hobby that necessitates the participation of others in order to be enjoyable.The local stores have a vested interest in furthering the hobby.  More players means more revenue.  I want my local store to make me a sales pitch, to try to sell me into enjoyable games, because it means that store knows that it's life is directly affected by the health of my hobby.Also, gaming stores are usually owned and operated by enthusiasts, people who -love- the game themselves, so they have a double interest and a passion for the game.  They'll have nights when you can gather with other enthusiasts and increase your appreciation for the game.  Broaden your horizons.The health of the hobby requires people introducing the game to new people.  Brick and Mortar stores are one of those people at the forefront of this effort.  My local store gives me updates on what is coming out, will order anything I want, and is run by a really cool dude who loves games.  So he gets my money, because I want his store to thrive.</blockquote>

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