Well, the local shops are getting the goods from the same shops you can buy from online. So, they have the same costs to get the goods as you do: actual item cost, shipping, duties, etc. Then, they have to add their markup to cover the cost of their operations and a profit.
The only way they could get it cheaper is if they could get quantity discounts, and you just can't do that with custom tailored clothes. And there is probably not enough sales to justify ordering in quantity the things they can.
The only benefit to those stores is being able to actually see and touch merchandise. But even then, you can examine the goods at the store, then go home and order them for less money.
Last edited by davedove; 5th April 06 at 12:22 PM.
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