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<blockquote data-quote="samursus" data-source="post: 5131233" data-attributes="member: 64280"><p>My anecdotal experiences:</p><p></p><p>None of my Amazon.ca D&D 4e purchases have arrived early, and PHB3, though pre-ordered, did not even <strong>SHIP</strong> until the release date (got it Mon). The FLGS I do go to rarely (out of town) has done very well since 4e, continually selling out of stock (straight from the owners mouth, and unfortunately in my own experience). The only FLGS in town, I have no idea because they suck and frankly I would be surprised if they sold much of anything.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the downfall? of the B&M stores... do we really want to subsidize them? I understand the value that many have mentioned, but that value has to be self-evident and reflected in the values of their customer base. All this tells me, for good or for ill, is that <em>MANY</em> customers just don't find enough value in the B&M experience to warrant paying a lot more for their RPG needs. </p><p></p><p>Who are we to judge whether its a good or bad thing? It is what it is, a reality based on existing practices. I think the B&M gaming stores will survive, many will fall, but a few here and there will survive, and thats where you will find your answers. Only the best will remain, and do we really need the others to? Yes it would be nice if every town had a great FLGS: clean, friendly, great selection, decent prices, no edition bias. But I know that even though my LGS sucks, I will most likely always be able to at least get the books I want at a great price from a business that has treated me right. So what if its online?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="samursus, post: 5131233, member: 64280"] My anecdotal experiences: None of my Amazon.ca D&D 4e purchases have arrived early, and PHB3, though pre-ordered, did not even [B]SHIP[/B] until the release date (got it Mon). The FLGS I do go to rarely (out of town) has done very well since 4e, continually selling out of stock (straight from the owners mouth, and unfortunately in my own experience). The only FLGS in town, I have no idea because they suck and frankly I would be surprised if they sold much of anything. Regarding the downfall? of the B&M stores... do we really want to subsidize them? I understand the value that many have mentioned, but that value has to be self-evident and reflected in the values of their customer base. All this tells me, for good or for ill, is that [I]MANY[/I] customers just don't find enough value in the B&M experience to warrant paying a lot more for their RPG needs. Who are we to judge whether its a good or bad thing? It is what it is, a reality based on existing practices. I think the B&M gaming stores will survive, many will fall, but a few here and there will survive, and thats where you will find your answers. Only the best will remain, and do we really need the others to? Yes it would be nice if every town had a great FLGS: clean, friendly, great selection, decent prices, no edition bias. But I know that even though my LGS sucks, I will most likely always be able to at least get the books I want at a great price from a business that has treated me right. So what if its online? [/QUOTE]
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