Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
Originally Posted By: JLTD
Seems to me like this takes away an advantage of online buying, so the local stores are on a more even footing.
How so? Online pricing will still be way lower, and a lot of the stuff I buy online isn't available locally anyway.
Yep. We spend a fair amount on Amazon simply because what we're looking for isn't available locally. Amazon has been adding state tax for some time, but the local sales tax is still not being added online. Brick & mortar can't compete in straight up retail, there has to be some sort of value added for enough people to make a trip instead of click to survive. A parts store with really good staff is value added for lots of DIYers.