Online or In-Store?: ‘Tis the Season to be Shopping!

“I love Black Friday shopping. It’s a family tradition.

We plan out the day from the ads.”

Photos by John Rech

“I always shop local as much as possible for the holidays. I especially like to use local artists.

— Paula Cortner

“I do it all! Online, big box stores and local sellers.” — Cecilia Morgan

“I don’t shop sales. Everything comes from Costco” — Mark Hughes

“I prefer to shop locally and support the community.”

— Sharon Strong

“I prefer to go to the store. That way you can look and see and put your hands on what you are getting. You don’t always know for sure online.”

— Bert McCargo

“I go to the store but its too much commotion on Black Friday. I like to look around but dont like to run into crowds and peple acting crazy. I go later and be done with it.” — Ernest Johnson

“The online makes for a lot of people to lose their jobs. If you want your stuff go to the store and get your exercise.” — Alfred Butler

“I like to shop local because you can see what it is exactly and get what you want. It’s faster.” — Ester McCargo

“I always shop on line. It takes less time then going to the store.” — Jaylin McGregory

“I don’t shop for the holidays… my wife does. She does the majority of it online, like Amazon.” — Otis Young

“I’m making a list, and checking it twice. I need to see who’s been naughty or nice.”

— Kris Kringle