Is there an Economist in the house?: The economic impact of Xmarks

[KD Burke]

I like having the trust, the goodwill, and the good feelings about wearing kilt and kit from other X Markers

Exactly! Precisely the reasons why I have a Thorfinn sporran, belts from Oconee Leather and a Tyger Forge buckle. The fact is that this loyalty to fiends, neighbors and acquaintances who we've located on the site has an undeniable economic impact.

First, we are spending money, some of which we would not have spent if it weren't for Xmarks. Second, of the money we would have spent anyway, we've directed some away from larger, more generic vendors toward smaller artisans with a narrower, but richer focus.

I suspect that the net effect of Xmarks (as well as equivalent sites in other areas of interest) is to bolster small and very small businesses at the expense of established retail "big box" vendors.

[BEEDEE]

... this loyalty to fiends, neighbors and acquaintances who we've located on the site has an undeniable economic impact.
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There are fiends on this site? Get thee gone!!!

Brian

[Panache]

There are fiends on this site? Get thee gone!!!

Psssst... Brian

Has it occurred to you that the fiends on our site would be the Mod Squad?

We have met the fiends and they are us!




Cheers

Jamie

[KD Burke]

There are fiends on this site? Get thee gone!!!

Brian

I have it on reliable authority that at least one goddess occasionally graces us with her presence. It stands to reason that the denizens of the netherworld also put in appearances from time to time.

Psssst... Brian

Has it occurred to you that the fiends on our site would be the Mod Squad?

It explains a great deal! Never fear, I'm told that this self-same goddess has their leader under close observation!

[BroosterB1]

Maybe it's because I am listening to country music on Pandora, but as I think about it X-marks reminds me a lot of the interactions I had when I rode Rodeo. I bought my gear from friends that made it, or assembled it. My ropes were from a friend in Umbarger, Texas, my riding rigs were from a guy in El Paso, my spurrs from a nice guy in Stillwater. About the only things I used that wasn't crafted like that were my jeans and boots.

Now, I have bought stuff from people who have a similar interest, so it's natural to want to share it. I can't believe it's just me. I would rather deal with a friend, or someone who will soon be a friend.

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