CompuServe Messages

Alan, What you say makes sense in a lot of ways. If I know I'm not going to need service on something, why should I pay for it? Why not just get it mail order. However, when I do need service, I'll get it locally (and pay a little more). Very logical. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite work. Unfortunately, the size of the market being what it is, your local dealer may very well not survive if they only can sell you the few products that you may need additional service for. I try to buy everything locally. That is the only way that I can (attempt to) assure that the dealer will be there _when_ I really do need them. Plus, they are much more willing to "go the extra mile" for a good regular customer than for the occasional customer. What goes around comes around. Support your local dealers! …BobR