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louis-t

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42. I don't understand the online thing especially when

Tue Apr 18, 2017, 05:27 PM

Apr 2017

shipping can be ridiculous. Other than saving time, unless you spend a fortune to get free shipping I don't see how anyone saves money buying online. I bought a car part online and did save a bunch. I decided to buy an air filter while I was on the site. $2.50! What a deal! Shipping was $11! I can buy one for 8 bucks across the street. And I believe as time goes on, shipping costs will go up a lot. Especially if the repugs privatize the post office.

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THANKS TRUMP! workinclasszero Apr 2017 #3

Naturally, he'll blame Obama. Orrex Apr 2017 #5

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Roofers paid by local taxes? snooper2 Apr 2017 #18

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Combined with Trump's other job killing efforts HAB911 Apr 2017 #8

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this BREMPRO Apr 2017 #32

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online shopping burnbaby Apr 2017 #10

I don't understand the online thing especially when louis-t Apr 2017 #42

Destroying local tax revenue unc70 Apr 2017 #11

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