if at all possible I try to buy locally, maybe even if the thing is NOT the identical thing I'm seeking, maybe but a likewise item, just different brand.
buying from Brick and mortar shops is nice indeed, but those I've encountered locally in past years, seem to believe the web and its buying options are myths or don't exist at all and as such act as though they have no competition what so ever.
I've bought a good number of things completely in the blind, and likely will again without respect to lcale. However....
I have never given much creedence to location as the tipping point for any purchase. this is of course given I choose about 95% of the time to buy 'on shore' at least.
location gets to be the deal maker or breaker, depending.
its not the primary aspect of the chase.
although this does come into play when likewise goods, same brand and model are available locally or in the listings.
if all else is on balance, location clinches the deal pretty often for me.y, it usualy doesn't work out quite that way very often though.
