I've been comparing prices between Amazon and local shops for everyday items like electronics and home goods, and the savings on big-ticket items are often 20-30%. That's hard to ignore, especially for a family budget. But I also see my neighbor's struggling small store close down, and I wonder if we're sacrificing community resilience for convenience. So here's my take: e-commerce is undeniably efficient, but it might be making our local economies more fragile in the long run. Should we actively choose local over online, even when it costs more?