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		dyauspitr 9 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: What Happened to Fry's Electronics Spending $3 to ship a $0.05 part across the country should give you an idea of what a waste of resources it is.

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shiroiuma 9 days ago | [–]

The IRS says it costs $0.50 (maybe more now) per mile to drive your car. $3 will get you 3 miles away, round-trip.

It's far more efficient and environmentally-friendly to mail you components in small envelopes.

ZekeSulastin 9 days ago | [–]

That’s less than the cost of a 34 mile round trip to and from Radio Shack, especially these days.

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