To support local grow shop or buy online?

[OGDanimal]

I asked this question in my Grow Journal

Well I have been stopping by local health Crafts Hydro and brewing store in Olympia. They have an Okay selection and are nice and knowledgeable and are local so I can return any defective hardware but are so damn expensive.

Should I support my local Hydro Shop or buy from online? and can anyone give some advice and suggestion to where I should buy a 4' T6 8 lamp with bulbs.

Please help! I am having a conflict of conscience!

 

[DEAN420]

if u can get cheaper online... why pay extra??

 

[Bandit420]

They each have their pros and cons.
Each shop has a different business policy so some may be better than others.
I like my shop because they give me a 10% discount on all new buys and they are on it when it comes to having new technology in stock. + they offer a price match guarantee. My local shop also buys and sells used gear which is nice. Also, my shop is only two blocks away which is real nice.
I like buying online, especially Ebay because I can score nearly new gear at a huge discount from newbies who gave up after their first grow failed.