Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I rarely shop in a mom and pop store. Don't care for them at all. I grew up with only a mom and pop store and the customers only had a choice of what they wanted to stock. Ask for newer updated items and mom and pop had a choking fit. I'll take a big box store, the bigger the better.
I don't mind supporting M & P stores, IF they make it worth my while. By that, I mean treat me with friendly respect. The last several times I went to a particular LQS, I don't think the lady even smiled at me. Maybe she wasn't feeling well or was just tired (both times) but the experience simply didn't make me feel happy to be there (even though I did buy 2 yards of fabric). I probably won't go back, unless I get desperate for a particular fabric.