Executive, I agree with you on one point, that an item at a stix n brix should cost a bit mote than an internet as they do have overhead to deal with.
BUT, a reasonable bit more, not 50%. and I will give you a current example---
Maxxfan Delux RV Fan With Remote, White,
Suggested Retail $456.00
CW Sale Price $396
Amazon Price with Free Two Day Shipping $258
If yoy want next day delivery from Amazon $14 more.
So, I can drive 100 miles to my nearest CW, but the fan for $138 more, drive 100 miles home, and have spent 20 bucks for gas and 4 hours or so of my time.
OR,
I can go on line to Amazon, place my order, request next day delivery,
and pay $124 less, all while sitting in my pj's.
I propose that if there's something at CW you must have, let me know. You can deposit the amount into my pay pal account, and I'll order it from Amazon and have it delivered to your house the next day.
You'll be happy because you overpaid, and I'll make a nice little bundle.
Grumpy