Back in 1996-97, there was a Computer Renaissance store near my neighborhood. I would go there when I killed (yet another) floppy drive. I would go for cheap generic mice. Sometimes, when they had a good price on used ram, I'd pick up a stick.
    One day, I went to get something at Computer Renaissance and it was gone. No sign saying they'd moved, only an empty store. Of course, I was sad but internet stores were starting up everywhere. Bargains were to be had. I was comfortable with my system and didn't need to window-shop extras.

    Then, I killed another floppy drive. I do that a lot.

    I went on eBay and checked prices - floppy's for $5 with $9.95 shipping - delivery time - hoping it isn't DOA. I didn't get the floppy.

    About a week ago, I decided to setup a home network. I browsed and browsed - going from one site to the next, eBay, Amazon, OutletPC. Nothing wrong with any of those places, but I had a burning desire to simply walk into a store, look at my options and maybe make a purchase. I, atleast, wanted to see all the possiblities without using my back-arrow.
    I went to a local 'big name' store and found very little selection and, of course, higher prices than the net, but it also didn't feel right. It didn't feel like a computer store. There was no joy in looking over the old and new. It was all new and sterile.

    In desperation, I posted to Craigslist for anyone to let me know of a real computer store in my area. Someone wrote and said I should check out 2000.net Computers. I did - the very next day.