home depot, or as i like to call it - hd, has some wonky pricing going on between it's website and retail stores. about a month ago, i blogged about finding a specific light fixture online for $25, but the store has the same item for $38. well, once again, i am stumped by yet another significant price difference. the cieling fan to the right was priced at the hd north of me at janzten beach for $99. i thought it was a great deal and it fit within our budget and design, so i called home to check if Anna liked it. she looked it up online and lo and behold, it's $79 online - here.
what's up with this? i'm tempted to contact the local attorney general, yet there is a business case here - they are two different stores. well legally that is true, ethically and morally, it smells like crap to me. i guess i need to start sourcing my items more online.
if Parr had better prices and more "hands on" selection, i would definately shop there more. luckily, we're getting a new lowes up at delta park. that will become my new favorite home improvement warehouse.
finished off the evening hooking up the cable in the master bdrm and building an eliptical machine.
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good perspective. i agree. ultimately, i wish we didn't have behemoths like hd or lowes and we still shopped at the local hardware store and lumber yard. alas, they are upon us so we chose how they affect us. hd donated tons of money to bush, so that's another reason they are on my poop list. my choices: support local retailers and spend more: money hopefully stays local and recirculates. buy from hd or lowes, support local workers (a little) but save some money - use that money for local causes? it's a thought. so save $20 on this cieling fan - how bout sending that $20 to Portland Rescue Mission. this way, i have that feeling like i'm saving money and i'm also helping someone out. thoughts?
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