>From: "Ray Ravary, Jr." <rravary_at_provide.net>
>Reply-To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
>To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
>Subject: Re: NANFA--thatpetplace.com
>Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 23:27:34 -0500
>
>Norm:
>
> I agree with you. The non-corporate fish stores near me survive
>against the
>mega-stores by service, salt water, and oddballs. They know you by name,
>will
>special order fish and equipement for you, and will trade with you fairly.
>It is
>that special service.
>
>R3
>
>Norman Edelen wrote:
>
> > I tend to disagree with you. The area I live in has seen an amazing
>amount
> > of Petco and Petsmart stores go in during the last ten years, yet the
>truly
> > wonderful locally owned stores are still doing great. I think that the
> > stores that go under around here are only those stores that won't do
>more
> > than offer the basic bread and butter fishes. Those stores that are
>willing
> > to take some initiative and bring in some unusual and interesting fishes
> > have a dedicated staff and clientele.
> >
> > Norm
> >
>
>
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