I like to visit LQS when I travel. I enjoy talking with the owner/sales person about the shop, its personality (every store has one and is unique) and its outreach into the community. Sometimes I purchase something and other times not. I am not compelled or guilty. If I had to abandon my budget I would simply not be able to justify going in. I do collect the business cards and keep them. I think wise shop owners stock things that can be traveler's keepsakes. I was recently in Moab, Utah. The store, Its Sew Moab, had stained glass patterns for the attractions in Arches National Park. Nice keepsake that will take only a short amount of time to make. It could be purchased as pattern or a kit. Of course, I bought one. But to buy stuff that I can buy at home? Probably not.