Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?

...but if they regard you as *sniff* somewhat, shall we say...'unwashed'

 Verify one's attitude/approach/yo' 'vibe....;)  One reaps what one sows

I've always been a 2 visit minimum to anywhere...one to scout 'nicely', the 2nd goes serious...But:  If Something persists...I don't.

...and the Web....*G*  Same thing, different 'format'. very different Day.

What isn't growing or just adapting just doesn't....grow very well anymore..

And I will stop preaching to the choir...eventually...well, maybe....

Nah *L* ;)  Happy hunting, Xmas, NuYr...all that...

"....once upon a time..." *sigh*...

Brick&mortar shops have become 'hot-house flora' that require tending to flourish and thrive, so the answer is obvious, no? ;)

If you treat them seriously, they ought to respond.  If they don't or they haven't, they're getting 'fertilized' in some unobvious fashion and feel free to appreciate the blossoms....

(It also helps to be in or near a major population center....one of the top 10 or so really ups ones' odds....For moi', a daytrip minimum. overnight 'speed tour' more likely...)