I had a HUGE post discussing the topics that Len and PW had mentioned unofrtunately if you don' t put in a subject line , when you hit reply, it goes to a blank screen asking if you want to go back and if you do, all of your post is gone! [:@][:' (][>:][X(]

I just would like to mention quickly (especially to Len) that when I was home in Northern VA I went to a local Mass Merchant named Galyans. Theya re an upscale outdoor sports merchant. In thier archery section were about a dozen brand new PARKER bows! UL' s, the mid price model w/ the camo grip, etc. Surprised the hell out of me. Might wanna give the crew down in Mint Springs a call Len[8D].

Suffice to say, With the Free Market Economy our country is based on, the small business owner is going to HAVE to learn how to deal with and counter the mass merchant (or fade away). I' m sure back in the early days of the 20th century many five and dime store owners had a friggin fit when Woolworths hit the scene.a speople do now w/ Wal-Mart.

Right or wrong, it' s the way of life here in tehse United States. It' s very tough for the little guy, but I sure as hell wouldn' t like the alternative. I' d rather not stand 8 hours in a line freezing my butt off for some Government Issued Toilet Paper, Bread and a pack of Thunderheads [:-]