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From: James Hepler (hepler@email.unc.edu)
Date: Fri, January 3rd, 1997 1:01:41 PM
Subject: Re: why best buy sucks
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> Jonathan Maier wrote:
>  
> WHY BEST BUY RULES...
> 
> 1. Because my kids can go play the demo video games while I shop for
> CD's, software, office supplies, and other goodies thus rendering my
> shopping experience a pleasant one.
> 
> 2. It is 2 and a half miles from my house.
> 

But it takes 30 minutes to go those two and a half miles.  Not to mention
pollution, extinct nature trails, relocated wildlife, relocated people.
Instant gratification is a sign of Western Civilization's demise

> 3. They have Mac software & periferals at decent prices.

I won't get into Mac v. PC, but you know that BB isn't the only place.
  
> 4. I can ogle that big giant brushed chrome fridge that I'll never be
> able to afford.

You're ogling a fridge?  Best Buy may not be your biggest problem.


Come one people.  Convenience is not the goal.  There are bigger issues at
stake.  A bomb needs to be dropped in New Hope Commons.  I went for the
last time last week.  The best things in life are not supposed to come
easily.  OK Bye.  Sorry.  
James Hepler