buy from an old friend or local biz? a quick poll

[3d]

Fritz wrote:
[quote=3d]
Unless THIS is your Jersey friend who roasts coffee... It's a wee bit insane to drive into Jersey for coffee. How far out of your way is the friend's shop? Tolls and gas and traffic just for coffee sucks.

don't mean to be smart, but you have heard of the USPS?
You specifically mentioned Jersey, so I thought travel was relevant to the conversation. Buy it from the local biz. Make new friends.

[RAMd®d]

All things being equal...

I'd of course support the old friend.

[fauch]

I have a rule that I do not go to Jersey unless absolutely necessary...

[freeradical]

fauch wrote:
I have a rule that I do not go to Jersey unless absolutely necessary...

It is the Garden State...

[GeneL]

Fritz, there seems to be an important piece of information missing. When you expressed "all things equal" you didn't mention distance. Some took this to mean that the new place was closer to home.

If the distance is the same and the quality, as well, I would certainly stick with a friend. OTOH, if the new place had a better product, that would influence my choice.

As I've heard it said, (attributed to Oscar Wilde) I have the simplest of tastes. I am always satisfied with best."

[Fritz]

GeneL wrote:
As I've heard it said, (attributed to Oscar Wilde) I have the simplest of tastes. I am always satisfied with best."

what does he know?

I have the simplest taste, the best ain't good enough.

[space-time]

3d wrote:
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why did I look at this thread again? now I can't get this image out of my head.

[Speedy]

I don't drink coffee but I must say that looks very, very tempting. I'd grind that for sure.

space-time wrote:
[quote=3d]
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why did I look at this thread again? now I can't get this image out of my head.