Shop local first and support the businesses that support The Batavian
They're commonly called "bicycle-shaped objects" -- the bikes Wal-Mart sells. They're built and designed to be cheap, not reliable. The same could be said for the lawn mowers you can get at Home Depot -- for $120 to $130 you can get a lawn mower, that if you're lucky, will last the summer, and then you can replace it next year.
People think of the Big Box Stores as low-price leaders, but there's an adage we all know: You get what you pay for.
When you shop on price alone, you may just be throwing your money away.
The advantage of the local retailer is that his or her reputation rests on the products in the store, and the service that goes with the sales. The typical local business owner went into a particular line of work because that's his passion. He or she is an expert in the field. That passion and expertise makes for a better shopping experience.
And sometimes you'll be surprised -- the lowest prices aren't always at the big boxes.
Here at The Batavian we're thankful for the men and women who own so many of Genesee County's great stores and restaurants, because without them, there would be no site in town like The Batavian. If you appreciate what we're doing, please support the sponsors listed below, and when you do, please let them know that you saw their ad on The Batavian and it influenced your patronage for that day.
- Adam Miller Toy and Bicycle
- Affordable Floor Covering
- Alex's Place
- Barrett's Batavia Marine and Sporting Supplies
- Batavia Cycle Center
- Batavia Downs Casino
- Batavia Muckdogs
- Blue Pearl Yoga
- Carlson's Studio
- Cedar St. Sales and Rentals
- Center Street Smokehouse
- Charles Men's Shop
- D'n'R Fireplaces and Stoves
- Delavan's Restaurant and Tavern
- Diegelman Plumbing
- Eclectic Creations
- The Enchanted Florist
- Essence of Candles
- Fastec Automotive
- Genesee County Red Cross
- Genesee Feeds
- Godfrey's Pond
- Herbly Wonderful
- Holland Land Office Museum
- Jackson St. Grill/Belladessa's
- The Insurance Center
- Larry's Steakhouse
- Lewis and Lewis
- Main St. Pizza Company
- The Mane Attraction
- Max Pies
- O'Lacy's Irish Pub
- Oliver's Candies
- Pellegrino Auto Sales
- Picasso's Pizza
- Present Tense Books
- Roxy's Music Store
- South Main Country Store
- Southside Deli
- Sport of Kings
- T.F. Brown's
- T-Shirts Etc.
- Valle Jewelers