It is helpful for PSAs to buy from local ECAs mainly to expedite shipping. Even so, it pays to shop local for other reasons. For example, if you need to pick up on a certain day and time, shopping local will facilitate this effort. Shopping local will boost the local economy and provide jobs for the community. More local dollars for taxes means improved social services in the community. Schools, parks, hospitals, and libraries all benefit from local spending. Shopping local usually also means more savings because fewer overhead expenditures can be passed on the shoppers. Finally, merchants can cater to the needs of the local economy more efficiently than they can trying to suit national or global demands. The flexibility of local shopper always allows for a smoother transaction and a better customer experience.
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It is helpful for PSAs to buy from local ECAs mainly to expedite shipping. Even so, it pays to shop local for other reasons. For example, if you need to pick up on a certain day and time, shopping local will facilitate this effort. Shopping local will boost the local economy and provide jobs for the community. More local dollars for taxes means improved social services in the community. Schools, parks, hospitals, and libraries all benefit from local spending. Shopping local usually also means ...more
