I am with Andrew here...only if they have it.
I got really jerked around by a local shop and I was about to make a MAJOR purchase. I called to see if they had everything, told them I woudl be there at a certian time (well within business hours), when I got there, only some shop workers were around, and couldn't help me. They were not authorized to sell equipment. Apperently everyone left shortly after my call. Little did they know I was about to drop $1000 on boards, bindings, ropes, vest, and a few other accessories.
Now I just buy whenever I get a good deal, where ever I am at that time.
KG
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