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Message: <blockquote data-quote="was" data-source="post: 2405283" data-attributes="member: 24488">1.) How is it bull?  I made a simple statement of fact.  These two stores don't offer any markdowns or discounts.  Whether or not you agree with that practice, the simple fact that they don't is not a disputable fact.2.) The owners of these stores are not the only ones that have to buy food and pay bills.  $35-$40 dollars is very costly for a single book.  I'd rather not be faced with the choice of buying either groceries or a game book. 3.) Although I don't know how the taxes argument arose since it wasn't in my post, I've never disputed the hidden costs of running a business.  However, hardworking consumers  also pay taxes.  I lose over 28% of my income in taxes every year, further limiting my purchasing power.  Hence, I am not very sympathetic towards this point in your argument.4.)  I've easily spent thousands of dollars at local shops in the past because I believe in supporting the local economy.  I just cannot afford to do it anymore.  I don't make a lot of money and I simply have too much debt to shop at a non-competitive, not to mention unfriendly, shop.  My budget is simply too tight.  When I can afford to be more free with my income, I will. -The fact that you and others here, want gaming consumers to recognize the plight of struggling small businesses is laudable.  Just don't forget the fact that many of the people you are trying to convice are struggling to make ends meet as well.</blockquote>

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