[quote name='confoosious']While the no tax thing in certain states might be an unfair advantage, everything else, the B&M companies can compete on. Just because they don't compete doesn't mean I'm obligated to shop locally. This isn't fruits and veggies or local meat.
Give us a reason to shop locally (after all, instant gratification) and we will.[/QUOTE]
Its not supposed to be an advantage. Some people don't realize you're SUPPOSED to pay tax on goods you buy from Amazon (EDIT: correction, doesn't apply to ALL states but most). If you don't pay the tax at the time of purchase, you still owe it and you're supposed to report it (and pay it) when filing your annual taxes. The things is, some people don't do it (for obvious reasons). Don't be surprised if the government starts cracking down on it, though.