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A friend of mine was just hired by Knit Picks after being unemployed for over 8 months.

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I've spent a ton of money on knitting supplies in the last 2 years, maybe 5% of that from online sources.

 I hang out at my local yarn shop for community interaction, buy yarn & needles from them, take classes there and so forth. But I also love Knit Picks and what they sell. I buy their Harmony needles, which I can't buy at my local store, and some very beautiful, inexpensive sock yarn.

I've bought books for full price at my local shop and also get them for free at the library. I do not appreciate proponents of local stores knocking the on-line stores. I will shop where I want, and what is best for me.

And by-the-way, I am the owner of a travel agency, and I can tell you that my business is waaaay down; but even I use the internet occasionally if they have a better deal than I can get. I do not worry about them putting me out of business because my customers rely on my knowledge and personal attention to help them plan and organize their trips.

Like Bob Petkun just said: I am all for my customers...I will help them however I can. 

The knitting industry has room for both local shops and online stores.

SandyPDX

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