The problem is that it happens slowly, insidiously, by a gradual series of small steps.
Perhaps being older one is more aware that it has happened - we compare what was with what we have now.
There IS something that we can do about it.
To highlight my point please visit Smith and Harrisons on King Street and ask for a pound of two inch nails.
With this memory, now go to B&Q in Barrow and buy the same.
From this experience you'll learn a lot - something that, as they say, money can't buy.
Now recall the contrasting experience of visiting Birkrigg last week end with spending and equal amount of time in front of tele.
Again you'll learn a lot from comparing the two a reflecting what you enjoy and why.
The value of these exercises is that you can modify your future experiences.
I can't speak for you but I value being treated as a real person , an individual who is slightly different from the rest - as a human.
Dinner calls
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At Smith and Harrisons you can ask for a slack handful of nails or screws,with a dropper>
Have you seen the ironmongers code on his boxes ,<¬^/ now that is interesting it dates back to the Egyptians
I've always been fascinated by this code and not clear why Graham uses it.
You quickly realise what a smart guy he is and how he's chosen to enjoy the people who frequent his business and do well, rather than be sucked into 'the system' and make millions.
Sadly for my pocket - I often put myself at a financial disadvantage by shopping there, but have been totally sold on the ethos of the place since I experienced the ricketty back rooms of the shop when it was in Theatre Street by the two characters that ran it there.
bypass them and go straight to there suppliers (a name given) by online or they have a place at kendal.What ever smiths sell they get from here,smiths put a fortune on top,why do you think the council don't use them anymore,they go to (a name given)
This comment below illustrates the way many people's thinking operates.
Why do the think that getting the cheapest deal is the most important?
Have they stopped to consider what benefit the extra cash they save, gives them?
In contrast they can spend a little more and enjoy the experience of mixing with people that treat you as a person. Buying on line brings you into contact with a carrier who you may never see again.
With the money they save, they will often buy the latest gadget they don't really need!
Being treated as human and not as a transaction is important to each one of us - if we stop and think about it.
Unfortunately being a 'nice guy' does not always pay the bills. I know someone who set up in business and gave an excellent service but his knowledge was often used at no cost while the business then went to a seller who sold cheaper. As for our own treasured hardware store — why go out of town to save a few bob? You get more than good service from Graham AND you can save money on some things by buying the exact amount you need, not whole packets. Service is more than being sold what you want to buy. He'll look things up and get exactly what you want. Whether the cost is 50p, £5 or much more, the smiling service is always the same. No doubt that is why he is still in business while many other small stores have closed.
Smith and Harrison will still be far cheaper than B&Q and any of the other "sheds" - it's daylight robbery what they charge for little packs of screws and nails. People think they're getting a good deal because they believe that B&Q and co are a cheap option - like a supermarket - but they're far from it and rely on customers not knowin what they should be paying for items like these.
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