"Bill Andersen" wrote in message news:BHO7b.52687$nf3.33402@fed1read07...
Why West Moron?

Only problem with WM is their high markup. I shop there all the time
for little stuff because of their late night & weekend hours, but do
your research on big ticket items. For example, their "T105" six volt
batteries, $110, are available directly from the Trojan distributer
here for $63.

Because of this "high markup" attitude the stores have really changed
over the years, away from low volume low margin stuff to high volume
high markup items; witness how the clothing area has grown as the
goofy PVC elbow section has shrunk. Also, they've bought out food
chains, note all the "West Marine" branded stuff. They're controlling
distributers more as they bulk into a nationwide monopoly, they told a
specialty paint vendor I know they wouldn't sell his pint cans anymore
because the markup wasn't good enough, only quarts.

And Randy is gettin' a little judgemental as he ages; all employees
must be non-smokers, even at home. What's next, no fat people?